does anyone have experience with a metal R56 coolant expansion tank. This forge one is listed in Europe!

 

The second gen coolant tanks don't really have the problems like the first gen tanks did, so the only real benefit would be the looks of the alloy tank.

If it's looks you're after then I'd say do as you please, but it's not going to be of much benefit IMO.

 

Its an oil change thing. Ive already replaced the OEM tank once. I should start changing my own oil I guess, cause the dealer techs" man handle" the plastic tanks and its just a matter of time before it will leak again at the bottom hose fitting. Perhaps this metal tank has dimensions that will allow oil filter removal without having to move coolant tank out of the way?

 

If your leak is at the connection on the bottom of the tank:

There is an updated hose to alleviate the leaking at the bottom of the tank when doing an oil change, we have them on the shelf, heck of a lot cheaper than the tank.

 

Can you link that? I looked on the site and couldn't find it.

 

It may not be on our website, but we do have them in stock.

Feel free to give us a call and we can give you pricing and a shipping quote.

 

 

I wanted to dress up my engine bay and, after dealing with a faulty expansion tank on my R52, I wanted to eliminate a potential weak point, so I went with the Forge unit. It is a beauty.
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-forge-pa...-tank/fmhtr56/