Series 2 - Coolant Expansion / Header Tanks....where from?
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Series 2 - Coolant Expansion / Header Tanks....where from?
Hi Lads,
Mine is showing some hairline cracks and you can see some of the water physically trying to seep out after a long drive.
So called Ford, none in stock and discontinued.
Called usual motor factors ...don't stock.
Tried ebay, came across a cheap one £21 but looks like its the wrong one (looks like mk6 escort one) and seller couldn't confirm it was correct either.
I'm pretty stumped!
So just wondering...where can I get one from???
Cheers
Mine is showing some hairline cracks and you can see some of the water physically trying to seep out after a long drive.
So called Ford, none in stock and discontinued.
Called usual motor factors ...don't stock.
Tried ebay, came across a cheap one £21 but looks like its the wrong one (looks like mk6 escort one) and seller couldn't confirm it was correct either.
I'm pretty stumped!
So just wondering...where can I get one from???
Cheers
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Ive seen a few NOS on eBay recently, selling for around £80..
\\http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2221034433...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
\\http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2221034433...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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are they both genuine? the bottom one doesnt seem to have any 'min/max' marks whereas top one does. and the one currently fitted to my car (80 spec) has the min max markings as per photo...
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Both are genuine, both have min/max marks visible in the pic (just).
And as per MaxTurbo's comments, Ive never had an issue getting them from Ford tho i know people like alexcabrio bought most of them up to sell at a stupidly overthetop price
And as per MaxTurbo's comments, Ive never had an issue getting them from Ford tho i know people like alexcabrio bought most of them up to sell at a stupidly overthetop price
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Hi Lads,
Mine is showing some hairline cracks and you can see some of the water physically trying to seep out after a long drive.
So called Ford, none in stock and discontinued.
Called usual motor factors ...don't stock.
Tried ebay, came across a cheap one £21 but looks like its the wrong one (looks like mk6 escort one) and seller couldn't confirm it was correct either.
I'm pretty stumped!
So just wondering...where can I get one from???
Cheers
Mine is showing some hairline cracks and you can see some of the water physically trying to seep out after a long drive.
So called Ford, none in stock and discontinued.
Called usual motor factors ...don't stock.
Tried ebay, came across a cheap one £21 but looks like its the wrong one (looks like mk6 escort one) and seller couldn't confirm it was correct either.
I'm pretty stumped!
So just wondering...where can I get one from???
Cheers
Hi mate
Is this what you're looking for?
Escort RS turbo 88 Spec Water tank
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Just thought I'd let people know I bought the above tank from the forum member 'Anvini' and all went well.
Was a bit of a risk as he is in Spain and was just sending money direct (no ebay protection etc), but sure enough, week after paying the item arrived. I fitted it and all seems well.
Buy in confidence from Anvini! Legit chap.
Was a bit of a risk as he is in Spain and was just sending money direct (no ebay protection etc), but sure enough, week after paying the item arrived. I fitted it and all seems well.
Buy in confidence from Anvini! Legit chap.
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Just thought I'd let people know I bought the above tank from the forum member 'Anvini' and all went well.
Was a bit of a risk as he is in Spain and was just sending money direct (no ebay protection etc), but sure enough, week after paying the item arrived. I fitted it and all seems well.
Buy in confidence from Anvini! Legit chap.
Was a bit of a risk as he is in Spain and was just sending money direct (no ebay protection etc), but sure enough, week after paying the item arrived. I fitted it and all seems well.
Buy in confidence from Anvini! Legit chap.
I´m glad to know that...
Many thanks for the comments mate!!
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just buy a spec r one and never replace it again hot water and plastic never lasts just look at modern bmws with there plastic connectors on the head and plastic thermostat housings being replaced every 20,000 miles !!
worth fitting a new rad cap as well with the release valve in it
worth fitting a new rad cap as well with the release valve in it
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just buy a spec r one and never replace it again hot water and plastic never lasts just look at modern bmws with there plastic connectors on the head and plastic thermostat housings being replaced every 20,000 miles !!
worth fitting a new rad cap as well with the release valve in it
worth fitting a new rad cap as well with the release valve in it
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