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freddieboy
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Header Tank
« on: Aug 13th, 2010, 11:54am » |
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Hi All, Recently noticed a loss of water coolant over a period of time, and today I noticed that it seems to be coming from under the header tank.
Question is, Has anyone else had similar problems, as it would seem unlikely that a plastic tank would suddenly start to leak. there is no movement in the tank, so it hasn`nt been chafing on anything. Your comments would be appreciated.
I have put a post in the Wanted section, but I wont be able to remove tank to investigate until it cools down. cheers Fred
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Jonnycab
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Re: Header Tank
« Reply #1 on: Aug 13th, 2010, 12:41pm » |
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I've had the same problem twice over the years & it's due to the tank splitting. If you remove the 2 nuts securing the rear of the tank & lift it up, you should be able to turn it over (without removing any pipes) & see a hairline crack somewhere down the side or underneath.
I've tried to repair one before with a soldering iron/quick steel, but it still leaked. So a new tank is probably the best way to go 
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Mike H
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Re: Header Tank
« Reply #2 on: Aug 13th, 2010, 2:05pm » |
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Old plastic can get brittle, even if it was supposed to be somewhat flexible originally.
All I can think of is an epoxy adhesive coating, maybe Araldite say, but area to be covered must be completely clean and dry. Or maybe thick paint might do it like maybe 4 thick coats of Hammerite. But best to glue a thin strip of something on top I would think. (?)
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Re: Header Tank
« Reply #3 on: Aug 13th, 2010, 2:25pm » |
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Sellotape or Blu-Tack? 
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Mike H
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Re: Header Tank
« Reply #4 on: Aug 13th, 2010, 3:22pm » |
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Yep that will work for five seconds
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Re: Header Tank
« Reply #5 on: Aug 13th, 2010, 6:31pm » |
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Who been watching Blue Peter.........
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Re: Header Tank
« Reply #6 on: Aug 13th, 2010, 9:06pm » |
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Fred.
I have had the same problem as JC,they do indeed suffer from hairline cracks underneath.
GOZZ.
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freddieboy
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Re: Header Tank
« Reply #7 on: Aug 14th, 2010, 5:33am » |
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Hi, Thanks for all your replies. I think the repair route is not an option due to the pressure factor.
I looked on EBay for a new one, but no luck there. I`m hoping that I dont have to resort to a main dealer, as I can imagine the price,- thats even if they can scource one.
I`ll just have to sit tight and hope that a replacement turns up on this site. Thanks everyone for your comments.
Someone must be breaking one somewhere? cheers Fred
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Re: Header Tank
« Reply #8 on: Aug 14th, 2010, 7:41am » |
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Fred.
Wheelrim is offering you a tank over on 'parts wanted'
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freddieboy
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Re: Header Tank
« Reply #9 on: Aug 14th, 2010, 11:34am » |
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Thanks Gozz. Have pm`d wheelrim. cheers Fred
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Re: Header Tank
« Reply #10 on: Aug 14th, 2010, 12:07pm » |
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When I was replacing one of the many radiators I seemed to get through on my cosworths, I priced up a new header tank from Fords and I'm sure they were available and less than £30.00 at the time.... may be worth checking?
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Re: Header Tank
« Reply #11 on: Aug 14th, 2010, 3:39pm » |
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Cheers Baz
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Re: Header Tank
« Reply #12 on: Aug 14th, 2010, 6:19pm » |
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on Aug 14th, 2010, 5:33am, freddieboy wrote:I think the repair route is not an option due to the pressure factor.
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Academic point now possibly I know, but sure nuff that'd be why it'll have to be strong. So I'd worry about what will adhere to the plastic good enough.
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Re: Header Tank
« Reply #13 on: Aug 14th, 2010, 7:47pm » |
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I have recently ordered one i forget the exact price but it was less than £25 i pick it up on monday so i will post the price and part/finis number up
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Re: Header Tank
« Reply #14 on: Aug 14th, 2010, 10:20pm » |
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Where from?
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Re: Header Tank
« Reply #15 on: Aug 14th, 2010, 10:22pm » |
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on Aug 14th, 2010, 10:20pm, Mike H wrote:
My Local Ford dealer
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Re: Header Tank
« Reply #16 on: Aug 15th, 2010, 3:01am » |
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That is extremely cheap for new header tank from Ford (they charge that for a temp sender)....I wonder if they are starting to sell off old stock that doesn't fit in any other newer Ford 
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Re: Header Tank
« Reply #17 on: Aug 15th, 2010, 10:44am » |
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I replaced mine same problem couple months ago...around £22 from ford dealer.....very cheap maybe it's standard on awide range models..so it's not a one off special deal stock clearance
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Re: Header Tank
« Reply #18 on: Aug 16th, 2010, 8:01pm » |
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I was wondering if that was the case, seems reasonable
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Re: Header Tank
« Reply #19 on: Aug 17th, 2010, 10:36am » |
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Got it today
finis 1041086
part 95GB 8A080 AF
£22
Its not cheap because there getting rid apparantly it was never an expensive part .
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