golforcars325i

Hey Mike,

Sorry I have just seen your post. This expansion tank removal is generally a pita. I heard maybe only 1 out of 10 that did remove it without having any issue. There is not much room to wiggle it. You need to pull it up and the thing does NOT want to listen to you. Smolck told me to hammer it from bottom. I was hesitant at first but then had no other option left. I hammered it hard. I used a metal socket head extention to reach to the bottom of the tank. Hammering hard a few times lifted the tank maybe 2/10 of an inch and this was enough for me to insert a flathead screw driver between the bottom of the expansion tank and the radiator. And from there, I pryed it out... When it moved up almost 1/4 of an inch, I slowly wiggled it till it poped out. I believe most of the poeple break it right at this stage while they wiggle it way too much. They break the top of the tranny t-stat(the plastic part). My patience and determination paid it off I guess. I hope you don't break yours as well. But if you do, don't feel so bad. Another $60 will fix it. Good luck and sorry for the late reply...