cjay1 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 just tried to remove the cap of the expansion bottle and only the top part has come undone. i have tried removing the part left with needle nose pliers but no good. it seems well and truly cemented in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiFiesta Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 You need a new cap, and a new container if you can't get the remains of the cap off without damage. It's a common problem. Ensure you coat the replacement thread with silicone lubricant before use. And open (when cold) and close monthly to ensure it doesn't get stuck again. Ford will replace it if under warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffithsbilly86 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Buy a new expansion tank and fit thatSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 got mine out with a red hot knife start in the centre of the cap and work outwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbell Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 3 hours ago, dezwez said: got mine out with a red hot knife start in the centre of the cap and work outwards Isn't there a potential to light the coolant doing this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 6 hours ago, jbell said: Isn't there a potential to light the coolant doing this? its water base Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobr Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 1 hour ago, dezwez said: its water base I thought it was glycol based. If so: https://www.firefighterclosecalls.com/anti-freeze-does-burn-2/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiexen Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 13 hours ago, cjay1 said: just tried to remove the cap of the expansion bottle and only the top part has come undone. i have tried removing the part left with needle nose pliers but no good. it seems well and truly cemented in place. Why were you opening it? - can't remember the last time I had to top up coolant - especially in a year old car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Think I'd try running the engine for a bit, the pressure might push it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 meant to say its diluted with water did mine that way didn't go near the coolant just cut the top from side to side two cuts in all and pick the rest out with needle noes pillars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbell Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 7 hours ago, Bobr said: I thought it was glycol based. If so: https://www.firefighterclosecalls.com/anti-freeze-does-burn-2/ Indeed it is. Not sure how hot the red hot knife would be, but iirc the flash point of coolant at normal/atmospheric pressure isn't far over 100c. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjay1 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 Got it booked in for Monday should be covered under warranty fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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