I have a slight coolant leak which I'm hoping to investigate soon, and will also do a coolant change. Thought that would be an opportune time to clean the header tank as it is filthy. Has anyone any recommendations? Or would I be better leaving it alone? Cheers  :y

could buy a new one they come super clean about £35 iic, alternative, stick dishwasher cleaner in it, and pop it in the dish washer!

They never really clean well. A few small pebbles in it, shacking vigourously for a few mins gets the crud out, but it remains stained brown.  Dishwasher doesn't touch them - not that I would know ::) ::)  (ssshhh, dont tell the old bag!)


£24 + VAT trade for new v6 one

TheBoy wrote on 31. Mar 2010 at 19:42:

They never really clean well. A few small pebbles in it, shacking vigourously for a few mins gets the crud out, but it remains stained brown.  Dishwasher doesn't touch them - not that I would know ::) ::)  (ssshhh, dont tell the old bag!) £24 + VAT trade for new v6 one

How much are 4 pot ones? Cause for £24 would tidy up the engine bay....

tunnie wrote on 31. Mar 2010 at 19:45:

TheBoy wrote on 31. Mar 2010 at 19:42: They never really clean well. A few small pebbles in it, shacking vigourously for a few mins gets the crud out, but it remains stained brown.  Dishwasher doesn't touch them - not that I would know ::) ::)  (ssshhh, dont tell the old bag!) £24 + VAT trade for new v6 one How much are 4 pot ones? Cause for £24 would tidy up the engine bay....

Just tape it to the cam cover then ;) ;D ;D

tunnie wrote on 31. Mar 2010 at 19:45:

TheBoy wrote on 31. Mar 2010 at 19:42: They never really clean well. A few small pebbles in it, shacking vigourously for a few mins gets the crud out, but it remains stained brown.  Dishwasher doesn't touch them - not that I would know ::) ::)  (ssshhh, dont tell the old bag!) £24 + VAT trade for new v6 one How much are 4 pot ones? Cause for £24 would tidy up the engine bay....

Same tank isn't it?

TheBoy wrote on 31. Mar 2010 at 19:49:

tunnie wrote on 31. Mar 2010 at 19:45: TheBoy wrote on 31. Mar 2010 at 19:42: They never really clean well. A few small pebbles in it, shacking vigourously for a few mins gets the crud out, but it remains stained brown.  Dishwasher doesn't touch them - not that I would know ::) ::)  (ssshhh, dont tell the old bag!) £24 + VAT trade for new v6 one How much are 4 pot ones? Cause for £24 would tidy up the engine bay.... Same tank isn't it?

Depends, some are 3 outs, some are 2.

Welung666 wrote on 31. Mar 2010 at 19:55:

TheBoy wrote on 31. Mar 2010 at 19:49: tunnie wrote on 31. Mar 2010 at 19:45: TheBoy wrote on 31. Mar 2010 at 19:42: They never really clean well. A few small pebbles in it, shacking vigourously for a few mins gets the crud out, but it remains stained brown.  Dishwasher doesn't touch them - not that I would know ::) ::)  (ssshhh, dont tell the old bag!) £24 + VAT trade for new v6 one How much are 4 pot ones? Cause for £24 would tidy up the engine bay.... Same tank isn't it? Depends, some are 3 outs, some are 2.

Thought all the petrols had 3?

Not 100%. I've broken 2 cars now, both petrols and ended up with one of each.

I know the TDs are 2.

Welung666 wrote on 31. Mar 2010 at 22:05:

Not 100%. I've broken 2 cars now, both petrols and ended up with one of each.

Don't suppose they were nice and clean?