Water levels on a Tamora, how the hell do you see?

[chris watton]

Just been checking the oil and other levels in my Tamora, but the water level is well nigh impossible to check!! Is there a way to check inside the expansion tank, like the manual tells you, as the bonnet's in the way,, even resorted to using a flashlight and a mirror, still no joy!!

Cheers

Chris

[rods]

Wooden spoon method works best for me,but theres probably a better method,cue for expert.....

[topboss]

You can get an idea of levels by using the thin end of a wooden spoon. Stick it in and voila.......bespoke water level checker!

[chris watton]

Thanks guys , it seems so damn obvious now that it's pointed out to me!!!, I am a dipstick!!! lol

Chris

[rolex]

Alternatively an inspection mirror
www.justoffbase-tools.co.uk/tools.asp?parent=1I1359P1249M0

[donatien]

Use a transparent (or mildly opaque) flexible drinking straw. Stick it in, put your finger over the end and then pull it out (with finger still on).

If you're exact and prompt enough you can then place it alongside the tank to get a good indication of depth.

Obviously, do not suck the straw whilst attempting this procedure

[jigs]

Don't forget to top up again with 22/7xR^2xH cc. of coolant when you're finished though.

where R = internal radius of the straw and H = the length of the removed column of coolant.

>> Edited by jigs on Tuesday 20th April 15:30