Fixing the Cooling Circuit

This was a short morning in terms of what was done on the car because I started with some cleaning. I still had a box with parts inside the house (semi-hidden in our sleeping room). It was only half-full and I now have space for those parts on the underground storage room. So, I moved the box down and sorted the bits into smaller boxes, getting it all organized. Anyway, those parts are some of the ones I'll soon need (bodywork fixings, lights, ...).

During the week I went to a hardware store and bought a replacement T piece. Got a brass one, that should not rust and be sturdy. After lots of fighting it (it was a snug fit on the pipes), I got the cooling system re-established.

While doing this, took the cap of the expansion tank and looked inside. It seemed to have some dirt on the bottom. Since it was mostly empty, I unbolted it and emptied it. It actually was some aluminium swarf and either dirt or rust. Probably garbage that was inside the pipes... I forgot to wash them before fitting them. After the tank was "clean", added more fluid. Turned the car on and let it idle for a while while checking the liquid level and adding a bit more. After turning the car off, checked for leaks and stains on the floor and all looked dry and clean! It's time to drive the car again...