WTB [NSW]: BA Astina BP 1.8 Radiator Overflow Bottle Cap

Abaddon · 07-01-2014, 11:20 AM

Hey guys,

Looks like my cooling system has some gremlins. The radiator overflow keeps emptying itself. I haven't found the cause as yet, but when I opened the over flow bottle to fill it yesterday the rubber seal came out, it was all deformed so I am assuming the water in there is boiling and has melted it.

Just wondering whether anyone has a spare overflow bottle cap (with rubber seal). Also is it safer to remove the cap and drive, or just remove the rubber seal and drive. I realise it will be safer not to drive at all.

Clean_Cookie · 08-01-2014, 12:03 AM

I'd open it all up and shove a hose in there and flush the blockage out! I may have something but very common at wreckers.

07-01-2014, 11:20 AM	#1
Abaddon Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Newcastle, NSW Car: White 1996 Astina Hatch 1.8L Man Posts: 168	WTB [NSW]: BA Astina BP 1.8 Radiator Overflow Bottle Cap Hey guys, Looks like my cooling system has some gremlins. The radiator overflow keeps emptying itself. I haven't found the cause as yet, but when I opened the over flow bottle to fill it yesterday the rubber seal came out, it was all deformed so I am assuming the water in there is boiling and has melted it. Just wondering whether anyone has a spare overflow bottle cap (with rubber seal). Also is it safer to remove the cap and drive, or just remove the rubber seal and drive. I realise it will be safer not to drive at all. __________________ In the land of the blind, the one eyed man is king.

08-01-2014, 12:03 AM	#2
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	I'd open it all up and shove a hose in there and flush the blockage out! I may have something but very common at wreckers. __________________ Worklog