thinking of fitting header tank

[chippa]

Hi all,

Thinking of installing a header tank once head gaskets sorted, just been looking at the one on wards site seem a bit pricey (£165)inc hoses but does look well made. has anyone fitted this particular tank and if so what do you think of it .

Regards

Mike.

[silverfox]

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I was thinking of fitting one too. I just wish it had a level switch, Terry

[Dieter H. Marschall]

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Hello Terry,

...Or at least a sort of "looking glass"...

Kind regards, Dieter.

[silverfox]

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Yes that looks good Dieter but could it be fitted high enough? Terry

[Dieter H. Marschall]

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Hello Terry,

I am only thinking of adding such a "looking glass" to the EJ.Ward header tank.

Kind regards, Dieter.

[singapore stag]

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Would not a good quality re reinforced clear bottom hose suffice?, water level will be visible.

Sukh.

[stagwingnut]

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it looks like that belongs in an operating theatre !!!

[Guest]

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The reason Wards didn't have a sight glass fitted is that it weakens the integrity of the tank, that tube could blow off, all pressure would be lost and the engine would boil. Martin.

[SwissSteve]

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Yes, I have fitted one, see the pictures below on the page "Painted Header Tank"

http://stagownersclub.mywowbb.com/forum1/8215.html

You are right it is silly expensive for what it is. I dont like the square box look, I much preferred the blue tank also in the link, looks much better.I also think a level sensor should be in for this price. I also painted it the same colour as the car as not a great lover of thisdull chrome typelook.

What I really liked is their silicon hose T Peice, that is definitely good IMO. I wanted to change the top hose any hose so this was a good time to buy it.

Any further questionson the tank just let me know

[mjheathcote]

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Martin Stevenson wrote:

The reason Wards didn't have a sight glass fitted is that it weakens the integrity of the tank, that tube could blow off, all pressure would be lost and the engine would boil. Martin.

Give over Martin!

Adding a couple of 1/4"BSP bosses would not weaken the integrity of the tank. If someone did use push-fit fitting like in the photo you can buy them suitable for the temperature, pressure no problem at all we use them at work for 10 Bar plus. However a sight-glass like I used, rather than a sight-tube I think is more appropriate.

Here is the link to the sightglass that I used for my custom tank, that could be retro-fitted to the Wards tank:

http://www.proalloy.co.uk/cgi-bin/si...mp;id=proalloy

[Guest]

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Give over ? don't shoot the messenger, I'm passing on what the manufacturer said ! You're solution's not quite the same as two rubber elbows ! As for retro-fitting, at what cost ? Martin.

[Jeff]

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Just purchased a Volvo radiator header tank with level sensor, hopefully will be easier to set up than the Granada one.

Will keep you updated, could take a while after all the other jobs!

[singapore stag]

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Jeff wrote:

Just purchased a Volvo radiator header tank with level sensor, hopefully will be easier to set up than the Granada one.

Will keep you updated, could take a while after all the other jobs!

I had my level sensor wired to a high pitched buzzer, it went off on the way home after the rolling road, frightened the cr*p out of me, forgot I had fitted one,2 pounds inc postage.

[Jeff]

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