Mpi Expansion Tank
#1
Posted 10 October 2019 - 07:03 PM
Has anyone heard of the expansion tanks on the mpi going ‘soft’ with age?
As some may have read elsewhere, the cap on mine started blowing steam and water out and when I just touched the threads went and it shot off resulting in me getting a bit of a scald
Thing is the previous lid did the same when hot... like it had gone soft when hot, hence me changing it... but as it’s two for two now I’m beginning to wonder if it’s the threads/plastic of the tank maybe?
#2
Posted 12 October 2019 - 11:40 AM
Hi Honda-Mini,
I had a few problems with my overall cooling system and expansion tank on my mpi. 1st thing I would recommend is getting a new cap as these can wear out over time, make sure you get a good one from a reputable seller and they are only cheap. Below is a link - good luck!
https://www.minispor...nk-1997-01.html
#3
Posted 13 October 2019 - 10:45 AM
Hi Honda-Mini,
I had a few problems with my overall cooling system and expansion tank on my mpi. 1st thing I would recommend is getting a new cap as these can wear out over time, make sure you get a good one from a reputable seller and they are only cheap. Below is a link - good luck!
https://www.minispor...nk-1997-01.html
Bit of an oxymoron there as you've linked to the least reputable company in the market.
Don't use one from a mini spares company, get one from an R50/R5e bmw mini, it's a much better item.
#4
Posted 13 October 2019 - 07:56 PM
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The original tank
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My ‘new’ mini tank
Edited by Honda-Mini, 13 October 2019 - 08:14 PM.
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Posted 15 October 2019 - 05:49 PM
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