cracked rad

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viper

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10,005 posts

280 months

Monday 24th February 2003
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friend has a leaking radiator top right corner on a S1, any recommendations for a fix/repair company, he got quoted £270 for a new one. Any aftermarket alternatives worth considering ?

clanger

1,087 posts

265 months

Monday 24th February 2003
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Kings in Warwick have just lost Lotus franchise - selling off parts dirt cheap - have list, Elise radiators amongst their stock!! - might b worth givin them a call?

viper

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10,005 posts

280 months

Tuesday 25th February 2003
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thanks I'll pass the info on, only half an hour away as
well

Felix7

464 posts

267 months

Tuesday 25th February 2003
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Neil

Try Eliseparts.com, they often have a list of nearly new or used parts. Chappy with the yellow Liz?

PC

viper

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10,005 posts

280 months

Tuesday 25th February 2003
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yep, thats him had a leak in his garage nothing major
just a trickle

Felix7

464 posts

267 months

Tuesday 25th February 2003
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viper said: yep, thats him had a leak in his garage nothing major
just a trickle


Isn't he meant to use his loo for that!!!!

viper

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10,005 posts

280 months

Wednesday 26th February 2003
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passed all the info it was greatly received, he tried
Kings six times but couldn't get through to there
'parts manager'. Printed off most of eliseparts for him
can see a few bits coming from there, I'll keep you
posted of the outcome. Thanks







>> Edited by viper on Wednesday 26th February 00:05

viper

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10,005 posts

280 months

Wednesday 26th February 2003
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he doesn't want an OE rad, incase the problem happens again its only done 3k miles on a V plate, so he ordered the eliseparts rad upgrade, fan ugrade, higher thermosat and adjustable fan controller, on the shelf arrives monday



>> Edited by viper on Thursday 27th February 12:53

Felix7

464 posts

267 months

Wednesday 26th February 2003
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Blimey a bit of a fan fetishist then! A fans fan so to speak!

:anddowngoestheleadballoon:

>> Edited by Felix7 on Wednesday 26th February 23:10