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Problem getting expansion tank cap off
« on: Feb 13th, 2006, 4:38pm » |
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Hi There, I am probably doing something obvious wrong but I have not had this on any other car that I have owned. I have a 1995(M) Frogeye Scorpio, 2.016v Manual. I need to top up the coolant as the waring light is on for a short time when I start the engine, I have looked and it is just above minimum and I want to top back up to maximum. When I take off the expansion cap there is a black disk that seems to be fixed in place preventing me from topping up. I dont want to force it off, is there a special tool required? Any help would be greatfully received. Thanks, Steve.
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Re: Problem getting expansion tank cap off
« Reply #1 on: Feb 13th, 2006, 5:38pm » |
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Sounds as though the cap has come apart into 2 pieces it should come off as 1 piece....
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Re: Problem getting expansion tank cap off
« Reply #2 on: Feb 13th, 2006, 7:59pm » |
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Yep, I had one do that, new one needed
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Re: Problem getting expansion tank cap off
« Reply #3 on: Feb 13th, 2006, 9:16pm » |
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Thanks for the replys, shall I just force off the broken part then? It seems stuck to the top of the expansion tank.
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Re: Problem getting expansion tank cap off
« Reply #4 on: Feb 13th, 2006, 9:22pm » |
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i levered mine out with a screwdriver but carefully
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Re: Problem getting expansion tank cap off
« Reply #5 on: Feb 13th, 2006, 10:05pm » |
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Thanks again, thats what I stated to do, then decided to ask some advive before going any further. Cheers, Steve.
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