Guys,

I was going over the w124 I just acquired. I opened the expansion tank and it looks like the PO put power steering fluid in it. No other oily residue found in the system. I did note a light green coolant though, so it will be getting G05 after a system flush.

What is the best way to clean the expansion tank, or should I just replace it?

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RRGrassi


70's Southern Pacific #5608 Fairmont A-4 MOW car

13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete.

91 W124 300D Turbo replaced, Pressure W/G actuator installed. 210K

90 Dodge D250 5.9 Cummins/5 speed. 400K

If the car is clean, you're keeping it and the tank is reasonable in $ replace it and the cap. Watch the hoses for failure/going soft if petroleum was in the system.

If reusing the tank clean it thoroughly with dish soap and hot water.

Good luck!!!

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"Rudeness is a weak man's imitation of strength" - Eric Hoffer

thanks! I do plan on keeping the car!!!

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RRGrassi


70's Southern Pacific #5608 Fairmont A-4 MOW car

13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete.

91 W124 300D Turbo replaced, Pressure W/G actuator installed. 210K

90 Dodge D250 5.9 Cummins/5 speed. 400K