Expansion tank

marinabrian · 29th May 2017, 21:51

I wonder why MGR ditched this prototype expansion tank, it would have saved a whole load of grief, what with a proper cap, and see through to make checking the level much easier

Brian

Lord of Hog · 30th May 2017, 06:15

I think the answer is in the question.

Make it easy to use , maintain or replace? Don't be daft. This is the motor industry we're talking about.

TomRS · 30th May 2017, 11:38

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Originally Posted by Lord of Hog

I think the answer is in the question.

Make it easy to use , maintain or replace? Don't be daft. This is the motor industry we're talking about.

Very very true! a lot of things never get the go ahead because they make to much money in after sales!

Organiser · 30th May 2017, 11:41

Hi Brian,

Is that on a KV6 engined car or model?

Tom.

Lovel · 30th May 2017, 11:56

Going by the cap design it seems to be similar to the 25/45 models which all came with see through tanks too. Perhaps the scope for supply was tendered and the cheapest supplier won to supply the tanks we all know today simply on the price or capacity of the supplier.

The see through tank would have no doubt been an aid when carrying out regular checks ups on your car, however you cant see the level while driving. The low coolant warning light should have been mandatory

steve-45 · 30th May 2017, 12:10

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Originally Posted by Lovel

The low coolant warning light should have been mandatory

My 45 diesel saloon had one as standard !

fega72 · 30th May 2017, 12:34

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

I wonder why MGR ditched this prototype expansion tank, it would have saved a whole load of grief, what with a proper cap, and see through to make checking the level much easier

Brian

Probably they knew we will paint it black

roverbarmy · 30th May 2017, 12:40

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Originally Posted by fega72

Probably they knew we will paint it black

But it would then gather no moss!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4irXQhgMqg

Lovel · 30th May 2017, 13:03

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Originally Posted by steve-45

My 45 diesel saloon had one as standard !

25/45/ZR/ZS Facelift models were all fitted with the sensor as standard.

steve-45 · 30th May 2017, 13:07

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Originally Posted by Lovel

25/45/ZR/ZS Facelift models were all fitted with the sensor as standard.

so why not the 75 facelift as well ???

After all it was their "flagship" model ....

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Lovel I really should get out more....... P6B, L550, Imp, F56, Commando Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 2,886 Thanks: 352 Thanked 677 Times in 440 Posts	Going by the cap design it seems to be similar to the 25/45 models which all came with see through tanks too. Perhaps the scope for supply was tendered and the cheapest supplier won to supply the tanks we all know today simply on the price or capacity of the supplier. The see through tank would have no doubt been an aid when carrying out regular checks ups on your car, however you cant see the level while driving. The low coolant warning light should have been mandatory Last edited by Lovel; 30th May 2017 at 12:02..