tims31
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| posted on 9/2/15 at 06:04 PM |
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Zetec Expansion Tank
Looking at expansion/header tanks for my zetec blacktop.
It seems as though alot of people fit the VW header tank to the fury but what I don't know is if this has a pressure cap fitted, do I need one
for the zetec (I think so) and is it the correct pressure for the zetec system?
sorry should have said using a Polo rad without a cap
Thanks
[Edited on 9/2/15 by tims31]
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britishtrident
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| posted on 9/2/15 at 06:45 PM |
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Just fit either a Renault Clio or Rover 25 tank as they are much easier to mount.
New Renault tanks complete with cap are cheap as chips on ebay.
Pressure depends on max running temp before the coolant boils in other words don't get to worried about cap presures if you are running a modern
rad and your hoses are in good shape and your fan cuts in before 112c.
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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coozer
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| posted on 9/2/15 at 06:58 PM |
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I got one off a newish Corsa in the scrappy, correct size bottom hose and two feeds up top near the cap for running bleeds to the rad and thermo
housing.
Has a pressure cap up top and worked fine on my car.
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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Ugg10
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| posted on 9/2/15 at 07:34 PM |
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I used a volvo 740/960 one on my fury, great shape for bulkhead fitting, like this one -
GENUINE VOLVO 740, 960 (1991) EXPANSION TANK
Pictures of it installed here
http://fisherfury.weebly.com/complete-2.html
As for the pressure cap, look in the mondeo Haynes manual but I guess it should be something like 1.2 - 1.3 bar
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1968 Ford Anglia 105e, 1.7 Zetec SE, Mk2 Escort Workd Cup front end, 5 link rear
Build Blog - http://Anglia1968.weebly.com
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Dooey99
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| posted on 9/2/15 at 07:37 PM |
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i used a rover one. MGF to be precise. works a treat i had one lying about but alot of people use them and they are cheap
Less weight more speed, more power more speed
If in doubt, give it a clout
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big_wasa
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| posted on 9/2/15 at 07:58 PM |
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As above mine was mgr, cheaper than chips s/h and not a stupid price new.
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tims31
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| posted on 10/2/15 at 11:51 AM |
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Great, thanks all. Renault Clio tank purchased from the bay £8.50 comes with cap too.
Any recomendations for places to get reasonable silicone hoses?
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britishtrident
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| posted on 10/2/15 at 12:54 PM |
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Be careful with silcone hose under pressure it blows off hose stubs much more readily than conventional rubber hose, so make sure any fittings have
retaining lip or barb on the hose spigots.
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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tims31
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| posted on 10/2/15 at 12:59 PM |
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Yes I had heard that. I intend to have barbs on all the connections to make sure but places seem to charge a fortune just to put a bead in the end of
an Ali pipe
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Paul Turner
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| posted on 10/2/15 at 02:07 PM |
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Rover one on mine for 14 years now. Works perfectly.
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coozer
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| posted on 10/2/15 at 06:56 PM |
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Bit late for ya but heres a pic of mine in situ running OK.
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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big_wasa
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| posted on 10/2/15 at 08:36 PM |
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I can help you with the beading on the pipes as well.
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tims31
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| posted on 10/2/15 at 10:13 PM |
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Your a star Wasa, once I get my Ali tubing I'll give you a shout, thank you
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Paul Turner
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| posted on 11/2/15 at 05:48 PM |
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Should have posted the photo of mine
 
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tims31
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| posted on 12/2/15 at 04:49 AM |
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Nice, looks good. I just need to get some ali tubing to connect the top of the rad to the thermostat housing and some smaller pipe work for the header
tank and breathers
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coozer
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| posted on 12/2/15 at 11:43 AM |
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I got the top hose for mine from b&q. Television aerial fitting kit, and tool station have some 1" Ali tube in their aerial pole selection.
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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tims31
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| posted on 12/2/15 at 02:37 PM |
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Ahh, good idea. Looks like a trip to B&Q is on for the weekend..
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