Expansion tank cap

Spud · Unread post by **Spud** » 29 Jul 2008, 13:06

Hiya folks!!
My Xantia is going in for the MOT on Thursday, as a matter of course of checking fluids etc prior to this, I have noticed that the expansion tank cap has no rubber seal.
Is this correct? All I can see is that it is hard nylon on the bottom of the cap to the hard plastic of the expansion tank......

All the best

Spud 8)

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 29 Jul 2008, 13:14

Hi Spud,

No that's not right. Basically, your system will be unable to pressurise properly and you are likely to loose coolant through the overflow.

The loss of the rubber is a common failing on the original equipment caps.

Have a look on the seating surface in the expansion tank, you might see it stuck there.

In any case, time for a new one although it is likely to be a metal one that is supplied.

Spud · Unread post by **Spud** » 29 Jul 2008, 13:19

Hiya thanks for that info. I am off for a few days so might visit some scrapyards to see if I can acquire one.

All the best

Spud 8)

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 29 Jul 2008, 13:25

Spud wrote: I am off for a few days so might visit some scrapyards to see if I can acquire one.

That's where I get mine from Spud

You'll find out just how many are suffering the same problem as yours then...

Spud · Unread post by **Spud** » 29 Jul 2008, 13:29

That doesn't sound too promising then

Any idea on the cost of a new one from Citroen?

All the best

Spud 8)

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 29 Jul 2008, 13:57

Spud wrote:Any idea on the cost of a new one from Citroen?

Assuming it's a 1.9TD Spud, Part No. 1306 C7. Cost around £5.50...

Spud · Unread post by **Spud** » 29 Jul 2008, 18:23

Got one from the scrappy today!!..... I asked how much, they said I could just have it....

Mines a 2.0 litre petrol... The Activa engined one

All the best

Spud 8)