Coolant Header Tank- where is it from??

[mettersl]

When in Macon I was talking to a French A610 owner who told me they have a habit of splitting the coolant header tanks.

Naturally I listened intently and then thought "never heard of that one", but yesterday I had a look at mine and if you take it out of the brackets, there are a couple of big cracks appearing at the back. OK now but definitely one to watch.

Having had a small coolant leak recently, I'd like to change the tank before it goes- but even the discounted price is 107 euro, so I was wondering if anyone knows where it came from originally....it has some extra features that make you think the GTA wasn't its first use.
Anyone know??

Lee

[BIG_MVS]

Someone told me it was from a megane or Renault 19, not sure which but I have not seen the same one as from a GTA.

Anyway Lee, step into my office I as have 2 very good "pre-owned" ones in stock

[mettersl]

lets see...they must be older than mine - are you sure there aren't any cracks at all? Maybe Renault changed materials (cheaper) for later cars??

Its only 25 euro new from Mecaparts.....! ;=))

Lee

Probably not much good unless you're embarking on the full monty and creating a totally re-engineered car, but thought it might be of use to someone as these guys are down the road from me and it's an Aladin's cave of goodies.

http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/header-tanks-148-c.asp

It's where my twin fans came from on the front rad:

http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/fans-206-c.asp

[stephendell]

Renault £53.30 + VAT

[BIG_MVS]

BIG MVS price - £20 inc VAT

Good condition, no cracks or splits.........Up to you

Martin, you're VAT registered now then? better watchout or they'll be after their slice

[mettersl]

funny how the Ren UK price is half the special price from Dieppe!!

I think I'd better get a second opinion on the parts that I was thinking of buying from the list.

Lee

I tried the "it's the same as a Renault Megane Scenic" theory recently but couldn't find the right model etc. And the cost was going to be the same as a new one from Simon Auto, which is the route I took.

Same price as the one from Renault that Mr Dell has quoted but no waiting for back orders etc.

The best bit is that I can now see the coolant level through the new, clean bottle rather than having to open it to see what's what!

[stephendell]

It's from an Espace.

Sometimes you get a new cap as well from Renault.

Crap discount code though only 10% for members.

Just a bit of useless info on these reservoirs.....according to the parts list, the Atmo one is different to the Turbo, Le Mans & 610.
I am off to my friendly Renault Parts assistants to check if available, and price,
I fancy changing mine as when the Alp was new it had Type C coolant which tended to go brown ( or allowed the metal pipes to rust ) and stain the reservoir. Since then they changed to Type D which does not discolour the reservoir, ( and it does not appear to let the pipes rust either ) and like jonc, I would like to be able to see the level through the tank

JohnC wrote:

I am off to my friendly Renault Parts assistants to check if available, and price,

Price for Atmo reservoir which they say comes with a new cap is £52.44 less my discount......ordered