C70 - 2004 Coolant Expansion Tank - Page 2

GorgeousGeorge · Jul 20th, 2019, 15:11

All plugged in.. checked that.

If I wigglr the float it goes off for a while and BOOM it comes back on.

cheshired5 · Jul 20th, 2019, 22:39

Coolant level warnings are not uncommon when using aftermarket tanks so I'm assuming you've fitted a non genuine tank.....

GorgeousGeorge · Jul 21st, 2019, 11:01

Oh bottoms, yeah its an aftermarket tank....

Any fix or do I need to shell out AGAIN on a genuine one ?

Thanks all again

cheshired5 · Jul 21st, 2019, 11:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by GorgeousGeorge

Any fix or do I need to shell out AGAIN on a genuine one ?

I've never fitted aftermarket so don't know if there's a workaround.
There was a similar recent thread here but as is often the case, they receive help but don't have the manners to update with the final result.

GorgeousGeorge · Jul 21st, 2019, 11:29

Good call on using old tank to check sensor, will try that.

Sensor was very tight in the new tank.

Will go and give the float a "flick" and see if it pops up at all.

UPDATE

Float is popping up and down fine BUT seems to be moving a lot more than yesterday.

Maybe it just needed to "lube up" a little, a blast down the shops will show.

Will let you know.

GorgeousGeorge · Jul 21st, 2019, 13:02

Well of course that didn't work...

But I am no longer leaking fluid so not all bad.

Will run with it till next weekend and have another look.

One thing i did notice, there is a lot more float travel in the Hella one than the original Volvo one

cheshired5 · Jul 21st, 2019, 15:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by GorgeousGeorge

there is a lot more float travel in the Hella one than the original Volvo one

No doubt that will exaggerate/corrupt the signal being returned to the CEM/ECM hence the warning.
I would be surprised if it's an issue which "settles down".

GorgeousGeorge · Jul 21st, 2019, 15:21

Damn and blast...

Well Mrs GG is about to set it on fire so going to look at this

https://www.manorfarmcars.co.uk/used...01907150085817

The 70 isn't the best on fuel and is starting to show her age

cheshired5 · Jul 21st, 2019, 16:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by GorgeousGeorge

Well Mrs GG is about to set it on fire so going to look at this
https://www.manorfarmcars.co.uk/used...01907150085817

Well if Mrs. G is a purveyor of great build and component quality and reliability, she'll be disappointed by a C30 in comparison to a P2 V70.

You certainly don't buy a S40, V50, C30 or C70 platform car if you don't want random failures.

GorgeousGeorge · Jul 21st, 2019, 17:04

Ar$e...

Mrs GG is a Jap driver, maybe time to go German..

Still fancy a Gul 850 though

Jul 20th, 2019, 22:39	#12
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	Coolant level warnings are not uncommon when using aftermarket tanks so I'm assuming you've fitted a non genuine tank..... __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Jul 21st, 2019, 11:29	#15
GorgeousGeorge Bostin !!! Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2019 19:07 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Monkhopton	Good call on using old tank to check sensor, will try that. Sensor was very tight in the new tank. Will go and give the float a "flick" and see if it pops up at all. UPDATE Float is popping up and down fine BUT seems to be moving a lot more than yesterday. Maybe it just needed to "lube up" a little, a blast down the shops will show. Will let you know. Last edited by GorgeousGeorge; Jul 21st, 2019 at 11:40.

Jul 21st, 2019, 13:02	#16
GorgeousGeorge Bostin !!! Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2019 19:07 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Monkhopton	Well of course that didn't work... But I am no longer leaking fluid so not all bad. Will run with it till next weekend and have another look. One thing i did notice, there is a lot more float travel in the Hella one than the original Volvo one Last edited by GorgeousGeorge; Jul 21st, 2019 at 13:05.

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Jul 20th, 2019, 15:11	#11
GorgeousGeorge Bostin !!! Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2019 19:07 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Monkhopton	All plugged in.. checked that. If I wigglr the float it goes off for a while and BOOM it comes back on.

Jul 21st, 2019, 11:01	#13
GorgeousGeorge Bostin !!! Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2019 19:07 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Monkhopton	Oh bottoms, yeah its an aftermarket tank.... Any fix or do I need to shell out AGAIN on a genuine one ? Thanks all again

Jul 21st, 2019, 15:21	#18
GorgeousGeorge Bostin !!! Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2019 19:07 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Monkhopton	Damn and blast... Well Mrs GG is about to set it on fire so going to look at this https://www.manorfarmcars.co.uk/used...01907150085817 The 70 isn't the best on fuel and is starting to show her age

Jul 21st, 2019, 17:04	#20
GorgeousGeorge Bostin !!! Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2019 19:07 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Monkhopton	Ar$e... Mrs GG is a Jap driver, maybe time to go German.. Still fancy a Gul 850 though

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