Coolant system

[EwanG]

I am thinking about getting a new expansion tank just to make the engine bay look cleaner. I dont know if buying a new one via ebay will be the cheapest method? The new tank comes with a yellow cap (dont like them) so will my old black cap fit? Also the short thin hose from the tank to the radiator looks old so can I get one in the same material or would I have to get a black hose and what internal diameter hose would I need?

[millworm]

Mine could do with a new pipe from the rad to expansion tank too

[chrisd1986]

Snap, all my jubilee clips have rusted tho i had to cut the one off the bottom hose when i changed my coolant the other week

[paul james]

12mm inner diameter - http://ecat24.com/opel/catalog/part/1/14/233/4217/19334/

[Benn]

Yes the black cap will fit.

[Spudly]

Where can you source new tanks as id like one, my clips wont be a prob as theyre all roose spec stainless ones....

(this should please Benn lol)

[Edd]

LMF do them Spud

[Edd]

http://www.lmfvauxhall.co.uk/Nova-Coolant-Header-Tank.html

[paul james]

http://www.lmfvauxhall.co.uk/Nova-Coolant-Header-Tank.html

"Brand new coolant header tank that fits all Nova models. Also fits Lotus Elan models from 1989-1995. "

You can show off that your Nova has high performance Lotus engine parts :)

[Benn]

Where can you source new tanks as id like one, my clips wont be a prob as theyre all roose spec stainless ones....

(this should please Benn lol)

Have they been polished? If so i do approve.

[garyc]

Take your old one off and stick it in the dishwasher. Get some new clips. Refil with new coolant I'd have thought that would be all you need to do.