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Old 30-05-2016, 11:11 AM   #1
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Default AU3 XR8 Coolant Overflow Tank - Which Kind?

I have an aftermarket alloy overflow tank on the AU3 XR8 which you can't see through, and one of the hoses fouls as well.

So I'm looking to go back to a genuine stock overflow tank.

Can anyone with and AU2 / 3 XR8 please confirm if our genuine stock overflow tanks have a coolant level sensor built in or not? The previous owner threw the stock one away so I can't check which one I should buy.

I know that standard AU's had no sensor, and Fairmonts had a sensor, but not sure which one the XR8s have.

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Old 30-05-2016, 11:22 AM   #2
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Default Re: AU3 XR8 Coolant Overflow Tank - Which Kind?

XR8's should have a sensor.

Well, mine does anyway - 2001 AU2 220kw model.
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Old 30-05-2016, 11:59 AM   #3
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Default Re: AU3 XR8 Coolant Overflow Tank - Which Kind?

Yep. XR8s have sensor.
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Old 30-05-2016, 12:17 PM   #4
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Default Re: AU3 XR8 Coolant Overflow Tank - Which Kind?

Both my XR8s (Series 1&3) have a sensor
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Old 30-05-2016, 12:30 PM   #5
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Default Re: AU3 XR8 Coolant Overflow Tank - Which Kind?

Okay thanks - that's with sensor then. Much appreciated.
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