Swirl leaking - Advice Please

[DJ8226]

Hi guys been monitoring a leak on the car whilst doing a few other jobs under the bonnet. So as it was fine-ish this morning I decided to give her a run to warm things through and went for a short spin to stretch her legs. When I got back lifted the hood and my suspicions have been confirmed the swirl is showing slight leakage from one of the seams running top to bottom, (assume its made in two halves or its cracked!!!!) I removed some paint from it (it was a bit bubbly anyway) and low a behold a small trickle about half way down every 5 seconds or so. What should I do?... remove it and repair it or replace it. Anyone got an original they have upgraded to alloy that they don't need want to sell. Car ran fine and didn't overheat but I guess on a long journey it could lead to a breakdown so I need to sort it before the better weather. All advice appreciated as always.

[Bobhon]

Gerald (Norman) is breaking one so would probably have one lying around, worth PM'ing him.

Bob

[Gerald-TVR]

Nope front endish impact and the swirl pot turned into a work of modern art

[Barkychoc]

I can't find the thread now but I think the gamekeeper on here had one left in stainless but if not I did make contact with a guy who would make one in ally for about £100, he has Ketvrin's old one as a template.

I found the old thread

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Edited by Barkychoc on Sunday 7th February 22:24

[ketvrin]

You could buy this...

http://www.tvrcarparts.com/pages/partdetail.asp?id...

K

[v8s4me]

Tim at ACT is having a batch made up in stainless so might be worth giving him a call. Alternatively, I'll be selling on my old steel one once I have a new SS one from Tim. Let me know if you want a photo. Joe

[ketvrin]

Hi Joe

the V8 and V6 swirl tanks are different... (unsure if you have a V8 as your profile shows "S3 V8" ?? )

K

[v8s4me]

Sorry, didn't twigg you have a V6. Joe

[johnnywgk]

v8s4me said:

Sorry, didn't twigg you have a V6. Joe

Worst you've only got a 2.9 V6... Iv'e got a V8, reply ever.

Only having some fun,

[Wiz]

Hi Damon

Think Bogg Bros up at East Lutton do fabrication - tanks and the like might be worth giving them a ring.

http://www.boggbros.co.uk/gallery.html

Alternatly take the tank to Nick Moore down the road see if he can weld it.

Edited by Wiz on Monday 8th February 19:08

[DJ8226]

Hi guys thanks for the advice as always. Talked to TVRCP today they can get make me one in about two weeks. New one is tempting but costs will spiral as it will lead to stainless water pipes and so on and there are other jobs that may need to take president. I will sleep on it as waiting for a couple of replies from breakers yards. If I can get a second hand one I will certainly try to refurbish the old one for a spare or to help someone else out. Spoke to afriend of mine tonight about my dilemma and he said if I can get a drawing he will make me one so if anyone has some dimensions please forward and I will let him loose on it. Still open to suggestions or offers of spare parts, apologies for slow replies but busy day at work and had no chance to respond.

[The Lukas]

I've got two spare swirl pots that just require cleaning up a little and repainting.

[DJ8226]

YHM

[johnnywgk]

Hi Lukas, YH more M

Edited by johnnywgk on Tuesday 9th February 19:08

[TonupS2]

I have also got a spare very clean red one available. if you dont get sorted PM me.
Tony

[DJ8226]

Tony YHM

[v8s4me]

Have you seen this?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...

Advertised as a S3C part but looks just like my V8S one.

[The Lukas]

£52??!!!!

[Gerald-TVR]

Typical pricing from Bell Hill eg £115 for a boot lid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[clarenceboddiger]

The Lukas said:

£52??!!!!

Yes I think that should read Harry Hill Garages