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24-03-2005, 05:13 PM
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After paying nearly 30 quid and waiting 4 days my header tank arrived at Allen Ford in Leamington Spa today....
Went to pick it up, it looked the same so I thought sweet as I will go back to work and fit it!
Take the old one out, drain all the coolant to put the new one in to find it is different
It is a bit deeper than the one that was on there and wouldnt fit in at all (it did but bonnet couldnt shut)
Phone up ford and all they could say is that I have the later RS turbo tank and an early RS turbo and because it was a special order item basicly there is nothing they can do even though the guy got my car up using my Reg number on the screen and ordered the wrong part
Am 30 quid down now with a header tank that doesnt fit my car and a split in the one on there.....fun
On with the search for a header tank....
Went to pick it up, it looked the same so I thought sweet as I will go back to work and fit it!
Take the old one out, drain all the coolant to put the new one in to find it is different
It is a bit deeper than the one that was on there and wouldnt fit in at all (it did but bonnet couldnt shut)Phone up ford and all they could say is that I have the later RS turbo tank and an early RS turbo and because it was a special order item basicly there is nothing they can do even though the guy got my car up using my Reg number on the screen and ordered the wrong part
Am 30 quid down now with a header tank that doesnt fit my car and a split in the one on there.....fun
On with the search for a header tank....
24-03-2005, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by TIFF-C20WTH
If the guy got your car up on screen and HE ordered that tank........his fault.
Not like you gave him the wrong info was it, he couldnt get the right bit.
Not like you gave him the wrong info was it, he couldnt get the right bit.
24-03-2005, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by TIFF-C20WTH
Thinking about it, surely the tanks are EXACTLY the fookin same size?????????
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24-03-2005, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by TIFF-C20WTH
Thinking about it, surely the tanks are EXACTLY the fookin same size?????????
24-03-2005, 05:29 PM
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thats bollox, his mistake he gives you a refund or you stand in the dealership and shout what a bunch of tossers they are at the top of your voice until they sort out a refund
24-03-2005, 05:30 PM
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He said that mine was a May 89 car and the tanks changed in August or something!
I am too shy to do all that shouting stuff else I would! I will just look at the new one and nick it or something
I am too shy to do all that shouting stuff else I would! I will just look at the new one and nick it or something
24-03-2005, 05:33 PM
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Fuck me, your as bad a s Shy Boy Joe
Just go in tomorrow with the tank and TELL them that THEY have made the mistake as you gave them the Reg Number, If THEY cant work out what THEY should be ordering, its not your problem.
Oh, and you get 16 days refund...................its the LAW
Fuck me, your as bad a s Shy Boy Joe
Just go in tomorrow with the tank and TELL them that THEY have made the mistake as you gave them the Reg Number, If THEY cant work out what THEY should be ordering, its not your problem.
Oh, and you get 16 days refund...................its the LAW
24-03-2005, 05:35 PM
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Nothing wrong with being quiet! 
I dont think the parts bit will be open tommorow as it is bank holiday but I am gonna go in on Tuesday and have a word with the bugs bunny wannabe!
I dont think the parts bit will be open tommorow as it is bank holiday but I am gonna go in on Tuesday and have a word with the bugs bunny wannabe!
24-03-2005, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by TIFF-C20WTH
WHAT IS THE FINIS NUMBER ON THE NEW TANK YOU HAVE NICK????????????????????
All I can make out is
6201 and then a 3 on the end! There may be a 6 in the middle
It says Tank-Rad.o/flow!
24-03-2005, 05:42 PM
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That would be 6201893 And the wrong tank. The date for that tank is 08/89 to 08/90
You SHOULD have 1651060 which is a tank from 11/87 to 08/89 and it should be slightly cheaper.
The date for that tank is 08/89 to 08/90You SHOULD have 1651060 which is a tank from 11/87 to 08/89 and it should be slightly cheaper.
24-03-2005, 05:45 PM
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I usually use the dealer in Coventry which are usually pretty good but used Leamington because it is closer to my work!
I will go in and say it but he was saying it is Fords policy not to take things back from special delivery under a certain amount!
Thanks for the correct number also stretch
Will jot that down to take with me!
I will go in and say it but he was saying it is Fords policy not to take things back from special delivery under a certain amount!
Thanks for the correct number also stretch
Will jot that down to take with me!
24-03-2005, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by TIFF-C20WTH
Nick
Put that tank on E-Bay, i bet 100% you will make money on it
Put that tank on E-Bay, i bet 100% you will make money on it
If it comes down to it thats what I was gonna do but it is just annoying as I want car to be running sweet and I am fed up of having a few bottles of water and anti freeze in my boot
24-03-2005, 05:49 PM
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Yup, later spec Escorts had a `deeper` inner wing with a slight curve in it.. Sounds like yours is the earlier one that should have a flat underside.. Go back and get em to change it mate.. as said it was their fault. 
24-03-2005, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by TIFF-C20WTH
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What time are you going up to Fords tomorrow as i amy come and meet you and TELL THEM THEY HAVE FUCKED UP
What time are you going up to Fords tomorrow as i amy come and meet you and TELL THEM THEY HAVE FUCKED UP
I dont think the parts department is open tommorow
The dealers is to sell cars but I think the parts is closed! I will phone up in the morning to find out, until they are open I will be searching round for a second hand one to get me by Thanks though
24-03-2005, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by TIFF-C20WTH
what is up with yours anyway?
Only started last week too
24-03-2005, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by TIFF-C20WTH
Cant you glue/Silicone it up for a few days till you get your new tank?
I will bust out some of the silicone sealent type stuff from the shed tommorow! Good thinking Tiffmeister!
24-03-2005, 06:10 PM
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I can fill it with 17 yr old girls wanting cock for a small extra fee!
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i work in Ford Parts if he ordered the wrong part , then you should get your money back. He is talking shit, Ford Dealers invested a lot of money on things like MICROCAT so it would reduce partsman error, but it only works if the cock uses it properly. Plus your car being earlier than a K reg he would have needed chassis number to look correct part on the screen.