Member Since: 25 May 2017
Location: Dorset
Posts: 95
Coolant level low - replacement tank
I have the usual coolant level low issue. I foolishly replaced the sensor (before reading enough posts on Disco3) which obviously did nothing as it's the float in the tank that's at fault.
I called the local dealer and they want £90 for the tank! I thought they were more like £30, has anyone bought one recently?
30th Jul 2019 8:08 am
grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 6405
Member Since: 01 Jun 2015
Location: Fife, Scotland
Posts: 284
Before you buy the cheaper ones...make sure that your garage dealer/independent is happy to fit the part supplied by you.
30th Jul 2019 11:43 am
ecs0set
Member Since: 25 May 2017
Location: Dorset
Posts: 95
I've ordered the one from ebay, many thanks!
Will be fitting it myself.
Cheers,
Ian A
5th Aug 2019 11:15 am
James W
Member Since: 27 Mar 2008
Location: Riyadh, KSA
Posts: 3079
My D4 has started doing this - scares the life out of me when towing the caravan on the motorway
Is it a pretty straightforward job (i.e. <1hr job to do on driveway) or is it a full drain-down of coolant and other parts to remove to get access? If it's a faff I'll get it changed under warranty. If it's pretty straightforward I'll save the bother and do it myself at the weekend.
Appreciate the advice D4 XS, gone, much loved, never forgotten
2018 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography - Gone to someone with less sense and more time to enjoy it
2016 Toyota Hilux Invincible - Liberating experience
27th Jul 2020 11:20 am
kajtzu
Member Since: 10 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6759
It’s pretty straight forward but you can be the judge yourself.
Member Since: 12 Aug 2018
Location: Henley in arden
Posts: 516
Hi James, I managed it on mine wasn’t to bad, can be a bit of a sod to wiggle out. I found removing the headlight made it easier, I just put bungs in the pipes, then topped up with antifreeze. Made my back ache tho.
27th Jul 2020 5:39 pm
James W
Member Since: 27 Mar 2008
Location: Riyadh, KSA
Posts: 3079
DIY it is then quicker than a warranty job. And less than the excess
Thanks for the info, bothD4 XS, gone, much loved, never forgotten
2018 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography - Gone to someone with less sense and more time to enjoy it
2016 Toyota Hilux Invincible - Liberating experience
Warranty direct wouldn’t cover mine under warranty so did it myself also
28th Jul 2020 6:36 am
jamez79
Member Since: 03 Sep 2018
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 589
I did mine a while ago and now it's doing it again. I bought a britpart bottle. Might have to buy a genuine this time unless someone has good reviews on another pattern part?
Mines only been on 1 year I bet. Owned the motor for a year and a half. Not the best longevity for a bottle is it.
28th Jul 2020 8:16 am
Sourbite
Member Since: 09 Aug 2017
Location: Cambridgeshire
Posts: 4
I recently bought a 2011 D4 and has the same issue. It was a simple job to change, I second the point on removing headlight, would have been so tight leaving it on.
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