Expansion tank cap question ?.

[Shortbusdriver1969]

As I have fitted a new radiator I am told that the factory fitted grey expansion tank cap can cause problems and I should get a green one,
is this a fact or just another myth ?
many thanks
:-)

[walter leever]

This is a fact.(green ones are better):funkybana

[sen]

Good question. If the grey ones are no good, why and where do we get the green ones from??? Thanks

[Redbrick]

Good question. If the grey ones are no good, why and where do we get the green ones from??? Thanks

Your local Volvo parts dept. Grey ones are guaranteed to split at 6pm on Friday before a Bank Holiday weekend.

[Dangerous Dave]

PFV do them as well

[RollingThunder]

I have a used one if anyone wants it - I replaced the expansion tank & cap as a preventative measure when I bought the car. PM me if you want it ;) BTW They're about £12-15 from FRF, not sure about the full retail price.

[Rufe]

if pfv are selling genuine parts then it will be cheaper from me as they sell genuine parts at full retail price. The grey caps have been replaced by the green caps, and the green caps are better. i wouldn't panic over it in all honesty, but when replacing one you need to be aware that the new one will be green not grey.

Simon

[RollingThunder]

I have a used one if anyone wants it - I replaced the expansion tank & cap as a preventative measure when I bought the car. PM me if you want it ;) BTW They're about £12-15 from FRF, not sure about the full retail price.

Provisionally sold (sorry to hijack the thread).

[Porcine_Aviator]

Don't use the word Hijack I knew someone who did and now they're in a cage in Guantanamo Bay Butlins:nono:

[Shortbusdriver1969]

Don't use the word Hijack I knew someone who did and now they're in a cage in Guantanamo Bay Butlins:nono:

PSML yeah what with Mi5 watching all 'key' words like cemtex or TnT and
curry & chips with anthrax and all that LoL
never mention Hijack LoL

[Shortbusdriver1969]

I think they are about £6-7 from PVS = PnP @ £3 so your talking about a tenner all in :-)
thanks for all your advice I'll be investing in one soon just to keep a lid on it
( if you know what I mean LoL ;-).. )

[RollingThunder]

Don't use the word Hijack I knew someone who did and now they're in a cage in Guantanamo Bay Butlins:nono:

But those orange suits are really cool don't you think? :D:D:D

[Shortbusdriver1969]

But those orange suits are really cool don't you think? :D:D:D

yeah be great to have one, when working on the 850 ;-)