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Problem getting expansion tank cap off
« on: Feb 13th, 2006, 4:38pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
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,
 
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Re: Problem getting expansion tank cap off
« Reply #1 on: Feb 13th, 2006, 5:38pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Sounds as though the cap has come apart into 2 pieces it should come off as 1 piece....
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Re: Problem getting expansion tank cap off
« Reply #2 on: Feb 13th, 2006, 7:59pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Yep, I had one do that, new one needed
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Re: Problem getting expansion tank cap off
« Reply #3 on: Feb 13th, 2006, 9:16pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Thanks for the replys, shall I just force off the broken part then?  It seems stuck to the top of the expansion tank.
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Re: Problem getting expansion tank cap off
« Reply #4 on: Feb 13th, 2006, 9:22pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
i levered mine out with a screwdriver but carefully
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Re: Problem getting expansion tank cap off
« Reply #5 on: Feb 13th, 2006, 10:05pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Thanks again, thats what I stated to do, then decided to ask some advive before going any further.
 
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