Freelander 1 Expansion tank

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Hello guys, one year ago i wrote here, situation was with defective genuine coolant expansion tanks from Rimmer Bros. Genuine tanks were bad welded, they just splits when coolant reach normal working temperature and pressure. Then i just ordered aftermarket one. I drove 5.000km with aftermarket expansion tank. Yesterday i noticed crack on it again- not welding line, but as always, near cap.
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Where i could get normal reliable tank?
I found "EIS" marked tank at eurocarparts, somebody tried?
 
It's pretty normal for them to crack. There's a theory that a VW polo tank will work with suitable pipework adaptation and will last much longer and have a higher pressure cap.
 
Hm, maube i will try to install tank from Rover 25. Seems good and strong. Today will see how to make adapter for install.
 
oxygen said:
Hello guys, one year ago i wrote here, situation was with defective genuine coolant expansion tanks from Rimmer Bros. Genuine tanks were bad welded, they just splits when coolant reach normal working temperature and pressure. Then i just ordered aftermarket one. I drove 5.000km with aftermarket expansion tank. Yesterday i noticed crack on it again- not welding line, but as always, near cap.
Photo:
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Where i could get normal reliable tank?
I found "EIS" marked tank at eurocarparts, somebody tried?
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Buy a coolant reservoir from a LR main dealer so you know it's genuine. Buying one from a third party company doesn't always mean a genuine part is LR genuine. It could be a genuine alternative. A genuine replacement... Or genuinely damaged int post.
 
OK, tomorrow will try to make adapter for tank from Rover 25, if trying will be succesful- will post some images. If i will see that it is bad idea- will order LR tank. But, not from Rimmer Bros anymore.
 
Is there a difference int coolant level from old to new tank? The actual height oft the floor.

Does the new tank have the same psi cap pressure?
 
Nice job! When I next need to replace the tank, I’ll fit the VW one I bought (but have squirrelled away somewhere “safe” - oops!!!)
 
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