goodcoffeecode Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 Hi all,Could you tell me what these 2 "bottles" are please? I'm pretty sure the second is the coolant reservoir, but what's the first one and should it have a cap on it?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revilla Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 It looks it's a catch tank connected to the crankcase breather to collect any oil droplets. They're not "standard" so people tend to fit different types in different places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revilla Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 PS: Yes correct on the expansion bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodcoffeecode Posted June 14, 2020 Author Share Posted June 14, 2020 Thanks Revilla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 A cap on the catch tank (photo #1) isn't essential, but helps to cut down the amount of oil mist drifting over the engine.JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishmaninwales Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 ....unless you are intending to drive the car on track, it is essential that the catch tank is closed off and vented, to help prevent oil spills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 Re #6:Good point.JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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