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(Message started by: fitzsteve on Feb 13^th, 2006, 4:38pm)

Title: Problem getting expansion tank cap off
Post by fitzsteve on Feb 13^th, 2006, 4:38pm

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.

Title: Re: Problem getting expansion tank cap off
Post by Snoopy on Feb 13^th, 2006, 5:38pm

Sounds as though the cap has come apart into 2 pieces it should come off as 1 piece....

Title: Re: Problem getting expansion tank cap off
Post by Highlander on Feb 13^th, 2006, 7:59pm

Yep, I had one do that, new one needed

Title: Re: Problem getting expansion tank cap off
Post by fitzsteve on Feb 13^th, 2006, 9:16pm

Thanks for the replys, shall I just force off the broken part then? It seems stuck to the top of the expansion tank.

Title: Re: Problem getting expansion tank cap off
Post by Highlander on Feb 13^th, 2006, 9:22pm

i levered mine out with a screwdriver but carefully

Title: Re: Problem getting expansion tank cap off
Post by fitzsteve on Feb 13^th, 2006, 10:05pm

Thanks again, thats what I stated to do, then decided to ask some advive before going any further.

Cheers,

Steve.