Check your coolant tanks!

[AR]

I noticed some greenish deposit around the coolant tank by the fuse box. Upon closer inspection there was a small crack on the coolant tank bottle! Luckily I had a like new replacement from a 2005 sitting on my shelf. Half an hour later and it was all done. Here is a picture of the crack. It was hidden by the NSX-R coolant tank cover and the mounting bracket.

Cheers,

AR

[Sudesh]

Well spotted! Read quite a few posts about the coolant bottle causing problems and cracking over time. One of those things that worth replacing down the line.

[eclipse1501]

Exactly the same thing happened to me last month. Luckily back in the garage i always pop the engine cover after a drive just to aid engine cooling and i heard a strange hissing noise...like a kettle. Same thing a small crack on the water bottle seam. Thanks to my friend for getting me a new one cheap. You know who you are.

[TheSebringOne]

My went two yrs ago, leaked around the top brass pipe that the rubber host fits onto. Fortunately the replacement was cheap by Honda standards!

[mutley]

Could this be another addition to the commn faults thread, I have a slight leak on mine too, not sure what to replace it with, aftermarket or OEM!.

Jim

[AR]

OEM all the way!!!

[NSXGB]

What do HUK charge for a replacement?

[goldnsx]

What year/miles is the car?

[AR]

What year/miles is the car?

MY93 UK car with 103K miles on it.

[Midnight Blue]

What do HUK charge for a replacement?

Two Mills Chester quoted me 187 pounds a couple of weeks ago. I choose to decline their kind offer and a tuning shop here in Brunei got me an OEM tank from Japan for 100 pounds including postage and 20% import duty.

Cheers,

Andy

[NSXGB]

Two Mills Chester quoted me 187 pounds a couple of weeks ago. I choose to decline their kind offer and a tuning shop here in Brunei got me an OEM tank from Japan for 100 pounds including postage and 20% import duty.

Cheers,

Andy

Thanks....I see they are about $90 in the USA. Shame Ray Laks shipping prices to the UK are so crazy....will have to take another trip across the pond...

In my experience Ray Laks prices are slightly cheaper than that other US vendor who shall not be named.



FYI Expansion Tank part number is: 19101-PR7-A02

[goldnsx]

MY93 UK car with 103K miles on it.

Not bad. They usually let go after 10-12 years or so.

[mart155]

Just been over to Norton Way to get them to have a butchers at my Air Con and they noticed that my expansion tank has a small crack near the seam and is seeping coolant.

New tank quoted at £163 + VAT
Not sure what the shipping is from the US yet but Dali have one on their site for $89

Group buy anyone?

[mutley]

Just been over to Norton Way to get them to have a butchers at my Air Con and they noticed that my expansion tank has a small crack near the seam and is seeping coolant.

New tank quoted at £163 + VAT
Not sure what the shipping is from the US yet but Dali have one on their site for $89

Group buy anyone?

I do think that a group buy is needed, but do we really want to use Dali ??

[mart155]

Jim,
I have never had a problem with Dali.

What are the options

[TheSebringOne]

I also got my from Dali with no probs, but that was nearly two years ago before the more recent problems. Have you tried SOS, Vtec Direct here or maybe Dirk ( he doesnt post much these days after personal problems)?

[mutley]

Jim,
I have never had a problem with Dali.

What are the options

Hi Martin, I have to say I have bought a couple of time from Dali with no problems at all, I'm just basing that on the last group buy that has BIG problems!!

Jim

[vtecdirect]

I have Emailed Honda Japan for their best price on a few expansion tanks fellas. Once i have a delivered price i will inform you of same. cheers
Andy

[mart155]

Thanks Andy, I was just coming on here to tell everyone the same thing.
Speak soon.
Martin.

[vtecdirect]

Ok i have a price for expansion tanks. At last, Jeez Honda japan are hard work.
I can do these at £90 each delivered.
Can order 6 immediately if sufficient interest.
regards
Andy

[mutley]

Ok i have a price for expansion tanks. At last, Jeez Honda japan are hard work.
I can do these at £90 each delivered.
Can order 6 immediately if sufficient interest.
regards
Andy

I'll have 1.

[ollie]

I'll have 1.


please put me down for as well

steve

[NSXGB]

PM back Andy.....

[TheSebringOne]

Thats great value, I would have one at that price! but only changed mine not long ago.

[Senninha]

Thats great value, I would have one at that price! but only changed mine not long ago.

I thought they only cracked when exposed to sunlight ... that cant possibly be the reason yours failed as it would have to be out of the garage :laugh:

[britlude]

add me to the list....

[mutley]

Ok let's start the list properly.

1. Mutley

[ollie]

1. mutley

2. ollie

[vtecdirect]

Will get order in to japan for 6 tomorrow anyway chaps. Hopefully have them in stock ready to ship within a fortnight.
Had a couple of days off to get married, or would have already got order in. Was a great day and had a very nice dutch chap come over with his genuine mint championship white accord type r and act as our wedding car.

[NSXGB]

Will get order in to japan for 6 tomorrow anyway chaps. Hopefully have them in stock ready to ship within a forthnight.
Had a couple of days off to get married, or would have already got order in. Was a great day and had a very nice dutch chap come over with his genuine mint championship white accord type r and act as our wedding car.


Congrats Andy.....

PM for you....

[britlude]

1. mutley
2. ollie
3. Britlude
4.
5.
6.

[AR]

Any news on the price of the item we PM about Andy? :)

[vtecdirect]

Any news on the price of the item we PM about Andy? :)

PM'd
cheers

[mart155]

1. mutley
2. ollie
3. Britlude
4. mart155
5.
6.

[mart155]

Any other takers for one of these, it is quite a common fault.

[duncan]

Please add me, so that's:
1. mutley
2. ollie
3. Britlude
4. mart155
5. Duncan
6.

[vtecdirect]

Ok, chaps, only 5 arrived from Japan, new stock expected soon, so the 5 with their names down will get theirs shortly, pending payment of course.
cheers
Andy

[britlude]

hurrah!!! :)

[mutley]

hurrah!!! :)

I'll second that, PS PM sent ref: payment
Jim

[mart155]

I'll second that, PS PM sent ref: payment
Jim
Me too.
Thanks Andy.

[NSXGB]

PM Andy...

[mutley]

Ah forgot to ask, do they come with new caps?

Jim

[vtecdirect]

Ah forgot to ask, do they come with new caps?

Jim

No, but can throw in a nsx-r black cap for £20

[madras]

Can I get one of these as well if possible. Anyone who maybe doesn't want theirs?

Cheers,

[NSXGB]

Can I get one of these as well if possible. Anyone who maybe doesn't want theirs?

Cheers,

I would suggest you PM vtecdirect, I believe he is waiting for more stock at the moment....

[mutley]

Any news on delivery time?

[NSXGB]

Any news on delivery time?

I'm pretty sure you will get it tomorrow if you were one of the first ordered.

[vtecdirect]

All went out for a second attempt at delivery with dhl today. Jim (mutley) yours may take a day longer with being an IV postcode mate.
Have a couple more coming in end of week.

[mutley]

Nice one, no great hurry, just glad to know it's on it's way.
Cheers
Jim

[NSXGB]

Apparently mine has arrived. Thanks Andy.

[britlude]

mine has arrived today, thanks for your efforts!!!

[vtecdirect]

Happy to be of service guys.
Anything else OEM or otherwise you want, please always ask me and i will do my best to help.

[mart155]

Got mine on Wednesday Andy, Thanks very much.
Sorry you had all that hassle with the deliveries though.
Cheers
Martin.

[mutley]

Yeah got mine yesterday too, cheers Andy, I'll be in touch for a few other bits and pieces soon.

Jim

[vtecdirect]

Glad yours arrived Jim, always worries me sending to IV postcodes, takes forever sometimes.
Look forward to your enquiries for more bits.
regards
Andy

[vtecdirect]

i hated that plastic ugly so i ordered this one from a friend :rolleyes:

I would be a little concerned about a CF expansion tank tbh. Has it been pressure tested? How are the hose fittings attached? Is there any flexibility as the tank will be hot and cold countless times.
But looks nice.

[forumadmin]

'ExoticNSX', is using the same IP address as a banned user from Lithuania known as 'Poland94NSX'.

This user was banned as being associated with 'Tamoske', who was found to be claiming to produce parts that never materialised.

'ExoticNSX's' email is aparaciukas@yahoo.com, so may I declare open season on this person, to and cause him some inconvenince by filling up his mailbox. :)

[mutley]

'ExoticNSX', is using the same IP address as a banned user from Lithuania known as 'Poland94NSX'.

This user was banned as being associated with 'Tamoske', who was found to be claiming to produce parts that never materialised.

'ExoticNSX's' email is aparaciukas@yahoo.com, so may I declare open season on this person, to and cause him some inconvenince by filling up his mailbox. :)

Ahh if I remember it was all carbon parts too. Everyone goes "oooo that's nice, I'll have one" cough up the dough and no delivery.

[vtecdirect]

Very interesting, i have a cracking barrel of spam just ready to redirect, around 200 messages a day lol