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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Winso on 04 February 2009, 09:34

Title: Expansion Tank
Post by: Winso on 04 February 2009, 09:34

Expansion tanks from GSF.... Am I right in thinking the low coolant level sensor is 'built in' to the tank? Just want to double check!

Title: Re: Expansion Tank
Post by: rubjonny on 04 February 2009, 10:00

post 90 I assume, then yes. pre-90 its screwed in

Title: Re: Expansion Tank
Post by: mattkh on 04 February 2009, 22:13

Quote from: Winso on 04 February 2009, 09:34

Expansion tanks from GSF....

Hi
I had a problem with the electrical connector on the bottle I bt from GSF.
Check that the electrical connector plugs in correctly before paying.

Title: Re: Expansion Tank
Post by: Eddie on 06 February 2009, 23:42

I've had two epansion tanks from GSF for my 1990 16v. The first one was an exact replica of the original VAG one i was replacing.
Within three weeks it started leaking at the seam at the circumference of the tank, back it went and i got an after market one that was almost transparent. Not had a problem since. However the electrical connection for the level sensor is easy to miss align with the connection on the car side.
I recommend checking that the two contacts in the expansion tank are straight and level before connecting the plug.