Should I be worried by empty expansion tank?

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Should I be worried by empty expansion tank?

Post by cheeseorham » Wed Jun 08, 2011 11:37 am

Hello all,
First time post, first time bongo owner.
Bought from a reputable bongo specialist, and only driven 50 miles home. Expansion tank empty, but was full when I left their premises.
Would you agree that an empty expansion tank is proof that (all else being well), the system has not been bled properly?.
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Re: Should I be worried by empty expansion tank?

Post by dandemann8 » Wed Jun 08, 2011 11:38 am

I'd get on the phone ASAP to where you had it from :wink:
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Re: Should I be worried by empty expansion tank?

Post by haydn callow » Wed Jun 08, 2011 11:42 am

DO NOT DRIVE IT..........DO NOT JUST TOP IT UP AN DRIVE IT.......get the dealer to collect it..
you will be doing both of you a favour
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Re: Should I be worried by empty expansion tank?

Post by missfixit70 » Wed Jun 08, 2011 11:43 am

Either not bled or you got a leak or more serious problem, as already said, get onto them pronto, do not just top it up & drive, I'd at least want the coolant system pressure testing then bled properly just to make sure. Good luck [-o<

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Re: Should I be worried by empty expansion tank?

Post by scanner » Wed Jun 08, 2011 11:53 am

If they are a "reputable Bongo specialist" they will appreciate the importance of not just "topping it up".

If they don't, then they aren't a "reputable Bongo specialist".
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Re: Should I be worried by empty expansion tank?

Post by cheeseorham » Wed Jun 08, 2011 11:59 am

Thanks very much for your prompt & helpful replies.
They haven't even bothered with any summer coolant/antifreeze - just water if colour is anything to go by
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Re: Should I be worried by empty expansion tank?

Post by cheeseorham » Wed Jun 08, 2011 12:00 pm

scanner wrote:If they are a "reputable Bongo specialist" they will appreciate the importance of not just "topping it up".

If they don't, then they aren't a "reputable Bongo specialist".
Agreed - I meant allegedly reputable !
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Re: Should I be worried by empty expansion tank?

Post by francophile1947 » Wed Jun 08, 2011 12:05 pm

cheeseorham wrote:Thanks very much for your prompt & helpful replies.
They haven't even bothered with any summer coolant/antifreeze - just water if colour is anything to go by
That is terrible :shock: The coolant isn't just an antifreeze - it gives vital protection to the cooling system as well.
Get the dealer to collect it straight away :roll:
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Re: Should I be worried by empty expansion tank?

Post by haydn callow » Wed Jun 08, 2011 12:07 pm

whereabouts are you based ??
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Re: Should I be worried by empty expansion tank?

Post by widdowson2008 » Wed Jun 08, 2011 12:11 pm

As already said (several times) - get the dealer to sort it. If not dealt with, it could be potentially expensive.
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Re: Should I be worried by empty expansion tank?

Post by cheeseorham » Wed Jun 08, 2011 12:13 pm

widdowson2008 wrote:As already said (several times) - get the dealer to sort it. If not dealt with, it could be potentially expensive.
Thanks. Everyone's point accepted and acknowleged
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Re: Should I be worried by empty expansion tank?

Post by cheeseorham » Wed Jun 08, 2011 12:16 pm

haydn callow wrote:whereabouts are you based ??
Prefer not to comment on location right now for obvious 'dealer' giveaway reasons
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Re: Should I be worried by empty expansion tank?

Post by missfixit70 » Wed Jun 08, 2011 12:17 pm

But if you do, someone may be local to you that can have a look see? you can put you approximate location in your profile by clicking on user control panel.
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Re: Should I be worried by empty expansion tank?

Post by scanner » Wed Jun 08, 2011 12:30 pm

cheeseorham wrote:Thanks very much for your prompt & helpful replies.
They haven't even bothered with any summer coolant/antifreeze - just water if colour is anything to go by
Haven't we heard this before about an alleged "reputable dealer"?
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Re: Should I be worried by empty expansion tank?

Post by monkeys » Wed Jun 08, 2011 1:58 pm

scanner wrote:
cheeseorham wrote:Thanks very much for your prompt & helpful replies.
They haven't even bothered with any summer coolant/antifreeze - just water if colour is anything to go by
Haven't we heard this before about an alleged "reputable dealer"?
Anyone able to pm me the name of a previous alleged reputable dealer ?.
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