Nissan Patrol 4x4 (Africa)

Good afternoon!

I recently had to refill my cooling system twice without any sign of spillage. Also the exhaust gases don't have a white color.
When I had to refill for the second time I had a look at the expansion case just to realize that it is full, quite above max.

After checking the part catalogues I found out that the pipe which goes down vertical into the case is missing - that afaic is the reason why the fluid level in the cooler is decreasing but not increasing again - how would the water go back without that pipe...

I asked the dealer, that small pipe costs about 450 ZAR which is a bit ridiculous.
So my question is: can anybody unscrew the cap of his TB45E expansion case and measure the pipe for me? I'll then get one from the building supply, that should be good enough, isn't it?

Or might that give me a problem due to the temperature of the water?
The original part number is 2171201J01, if someone has one in stock without any use for it.


Best regards,

Florian

R450 for a piece of pipe ????

I'll measure the length of the pipe on my 4.5's overflow tank this afternoon.

Regarding your other query (ie: water temperature vs price material), I have no idea. Perhaps an idea to discuss this with your local radiator people and just get the correct spec pipe from them ?

That is a good idea, they might have such part in stock.
Thanks for the reply!

The vertical pipe in the overflow, from what I measured, is around 90mm long. It is a little difficult to measure exactly, as it is a pipe, and they bend a little. However, I do not think the exact length is particularly important. You want it fully planted in the surface of the water when the overflow tank is at minimum marking. 90mm should be perfect.

That is great, thank you for the reply!
Best regards,
Florian

get pipe from spares shop , take cap with for pipe diameter, i replaced the overflow pipe as well as down pipe with spares shop and paid R40 for 1.5meter

Shalom