Should I be worried by empty expansion tank?

[cheeseorham]

Hello all,
First time post, first time bongo owner.
Bought from a reputable bongo specialist, and only driven 50 miles home. Expansion tank empty, but was full when I left their premises.
Would you agree that an empty expansion tank is proof that (all else being well), the system has not been bled properly?.

[dandemann8]

I'd get on the phone ASAP to where you had it from

[haydn callow]

DO NOT DRIVE IT..........DO NOT JUST TOP IT UP AN DRIVE IT.......get the dealer to collect it..
you will be doing both of you a favour

[missfixit70]

Either not bled or you got a leak or more serious problem, as already said, get onto them pronto, do not just top it up & drive, I'd at least want the coolant system pressure testing then bled properly just to make sure. Good luck

Damn you Haydn, beaten again, I must be getting old

[scanner]

If they are a "reputable Bongo specialist" they will appreciate the importance of not just "topping it up".

If they don't, then they aren't a "reputable Bongo specialist".

[cheeseorham]

Thanks very much for your prompt & helpful replies.
They haven't even bothered with any summer coolant/antifreeze - just water if colour is anything to go by

[cheeseorham]

If they are a "reputable Bongo specialist" they will appreciate the importance of not just "topping it up".

If they don't, then they aren't a "reputable Bongo specialist".

Agreed - I meant allegedly reputable !

[francophile1947]

Thanks very much for your prompt & helpful replies.
They haven't even bothered with any summer coolant/antifreeze - just water if colour is anything to go by

That is terrible The coolant isn't just an antifreeze - it gives vital protection to the cooling system as well.
Get the dealer to collect it straight away

[haydn callow]

whereabouts are you based ??

[widdowson2008]

As already said (several times) - get the dealer to sort it. If not dealt with, it could be potentially expensive.

[cheeseorham]

As already said (several times) - get the dealer to sort it. If not dealt with, it could be potentially expensive.

Thanks. Everyone's point accepted and acknowleged

[cheeseorham]

whereabouts are you based ??

Prefer not to comment on location right now for obvious 'dealer' giveaway reasons

[missfixit70]

But if you do, someone may be local to you that can have a look see? you can put you approximate location in your profile by clicking on user control panel.

[scanner]

Thanks very much for your prompt & helpful replies.
They haven't even bothered with any summer coolant/antifreeze - just water if colour is anything to go by

Haven't we heard this before about an alleged "reputable dealer"?

[monkeys]

Thanks very much for your prompt & helpful replies.
They haven't even bothered with any summer coolant/antifreeze - just water if colour is anything to go by

Haven't we heard this before about an alleged "reputable dealer"?

Anyone able to pm me the name of a previous alleged reputable dealer ?.