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Header tank
« on: 31 March 2010, 19:34:52 »
I have a slight coolant leak which I'm hoping to investigate soon, and will also do a coolant change. Thought that would be an opportune time to clean the header tank as it is filthy. Has anyone any recommendations? Or would I be better leaving it alone? Cheers  :y
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Re: Header tank
« Reply #1 on: 31 March 2010, 19:37:15 »
could buy a new one they come super clean about £35 iic, alternative, stick dishwasher cleaner in it, and pop it in the dish washer!
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Re: Header tank
« Reply #2 on: 31 March 2010, 19:42:38 »
They never really clean well. A few small pebbles in it, shacking vigourously for a few mins gets the crud out, but it remains stained brown.  Dishwasher doesn't touch them - not that I would know ::) ::)  (ssshhh, dont tell the old bag!)


£24 + VAT trade for new v6 one
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Re: Header tank
« Reply #3 on: 31 March 2010, 19:45:03 »
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They never really clean well. A few small pebbles in it, shacking vigourously for a few mins gets the crud out, but it remains stained brown.  Dishwasher doesn't touch them - not that I would know ::) ::)  (ssshhh, dont tell the old bag!)


£24 + VAT trade for new v6 one

How much are 4 pot ones? Cause for £24 would tidy up the engine bay....
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Re: Header tank
« Reply #4 on: 31 March 2010, 19:46:23 »
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They never really clean well. A few small pebbles in it, shacking vigourously for a few mins gets the crud out, but it remains stained brown.  Dishwasher doesn't touch them - not that I would know ::) ::)  (ssshhh, dont tell the old bag!)


£24 + VAT trade for new v6 one

How much are 4 pot ones? Cause for £24 would tidy up the engine bay....

Just tape it to the cam cover then ;) ;D ;D
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Re: Header tank
« Reply #5 on: 31 March 2010, 19:49:48 »
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They never really clean well. A few small pebbles in it, shacking vigourously for a few mins gets the crud out, but it remains stained brown.  Dishwasher doesn't touch them - not that I would know ::) ::)  (ssshhh, dont tell the old bag!)


£24 + VAT trade for new v6 one

How much are 4 pot ones? Cause for £24 would tidy up the engine bay....
Same tank isn't it?
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« Reply #6 on: 31 March 2010, 19:55:52 »
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They never really clean well. A few small pebbles in it, shacking vigourously for a few mins gets the crud out, but it remains stained brown.  Dishwasher doesn't touch them - not that I would know ::) ::)  (ssshhh, dont tell the old bag!)


£24 + VAT trade for new v6 one

How much are 4 pot ones? Cause for £24 would tidy up the engine bay....
Same tank isn't it?

Depends, some are 3 outs, some are 2.
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« Reply #7 on: 31 March 2010, 22:02:57 »
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They never really clean well. A few small pebbles in it, shacking vigourously for a few mins gets the crud out, but it remains stained brown.  Dishwasher doesn't touch them - not that I would know ::) ::)  (ssshhh, dont tell the old bag!)


£24 + VAT trade for new v6 one

How much are 4 pot ones? Cause for £24 would tidy up the engine bay....
Same tank isn't it?

Depends, some are 3 outs, some are 2.
Thought all the petrols had 3?
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Re: Header tank
« Reply #8 on: 31 March 2010, 22:05:34 »
Not 100%. I've broken 2 cars now, both petrols and ended up with one of each.
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Re: Header tank
« Reply #9 on: 31 March 2010, 22:08:20 »
I know the TDs are 2.
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Re: Header tank
« Reply #10 on: 31 March 2010, 22:13:16 »
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Not 100%. I've broken 2 cars now, both petrols and ended up with one of each.

Don't suppose they were nice and clean?
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