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Radiator woes: advice needed
Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2006 12:49 pm
by bertieduff
Sheesh....bloody car has done more miles on a transporter than under it's own steam this season (rant)
...speaking of steam, the coolant system emptied quite spectacularly over the windscreen at the weekend. Was overtaking at the time, couldn't see for coolant spraying so ended up in a ditch in darkest Argyll (never happens close to home!) with a bent clam and nice anti-freeze inspired lines on my 6 week old paint job. Anyway....looks like the crimp on the end of the matrix that has gone. I'm assuming it's a replacement rather than repair. ...anyone tell me if the radiator is a rover part, or is it unique to our wonderful machines?
(Standard 04 S2 car)
Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2006 1:23 pm
by Sanjøy
I have just bought a new one off somone and was offered a second hand one. I reckon my old could be reconned if that is any help.
SP
Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2006 1:49 pm
by MacK
Sorry to hear that Berty.
Don't know about a new one but you cold get yours repaired, check your local Yellow Pages for someone, failing that I know someone in Whitburn who could do it..
Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2006 1:53 pm
by Sanjøy
Who be that in Whitburn ?
Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2006 1:57 pm
by MacK
Norwood Radiators
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 11:41 am
by bertieduff
Been looking around: 150 notes to replace....seems steep for what looks like a standard matrix....if it's a rover part I'm sure it'll be about half that...anyone know where the rad. comes from?
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 11:46 am
by Shug
bertieduff wrote:Been looking around: 150 notes to replace....seems steep for what looks like a standard matrix....if it's a rover part I'm sure it'll be about half that...anyone know where the rad. comes from?
I can't remember reading that it's out of anything else.... Certainly, any upgrades are Elise-specific. But can't be 100% sure on that mate...
Also, check breakers and Geary at Eliseparts for 2nd hand.
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 11:48 am
by Sanjøy
From: Martin
sales@bargainpricedsheds.co.uk
To: sanjoy@
Date: 14-Aug-2006 18:42
Subject: Re: 'WANTED: Elise S1 Radiator' at PistonHeads.com
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Hello Sanjoy
Yes its still for sale.
Regards
Martin
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 7:47 pm
by Michael
hmmm same happened to my S2. MMC skimmed the warranty co £750 to replace it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 9:57 pm
by Stephen
The matrix is an elise only part, it is not common with any other car.
You can get a new one from the manufacturer for £65 or you may be able to get your own one re cored cheaper.
ther is a link to the manufacturers web site on seloc. if i can find it I will post it up.
S
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 10:24 pm
by Stephen
found it
KL Automotive Products Ltd
Address, Denby Works, Ripley DE5 8JH.
Telephone, 01773 740255
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 10:45 pm
by simon
Isn't the S2 different from the S1?
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 11:00 pm
by Stephen
not as far as i am aware
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 11:04 pm
by simon
Hmm, I thought there was some difference and that's why the S2 heater is pish compared with the S1
Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 5:24 pm
by bertieduff
Cheers stephen, top tip, hopefully....Get the receptionist: " uh..yes..hmmm...I think we make those...Lotus elise...is that a car radiator? I think I've heard the name...Oh! I've just dropped my lunch...can I call you back?"
Will post wot it costs assuming she finds her dinner and phones back....!
