Radiator woes: advice needed

bertieduff · Post by **bertieduff** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 12:49 pm

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)

Sanjøy · Post by **Sanjøy** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 1:23 pm

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

MacK · Post by **MacK** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 1:49 pm

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..

Sanjøy · Post by **Sanjøy** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 1:53 pm

Who be that in Whitburn ?

MacK · Post by **MacK** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 1:57 pm

Norwood Radiators

bertieduff · Post by **bertieduff** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 11:41 am

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?

Post by **Shug** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 11:46 am

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.

Sanjøy · Post by **Sanjøy** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 11:48 am

Michael · Post by **Michael** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 7:47 pm

hmmm same happened to my S2. MMC skimmed the warranty co £750 to replace it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stephen · Post by **Stephen** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 9:57 pm

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

Stephen · Post by **Stephen** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 10:24 pm

found it

KL Automotive Products Ltd

Address, Denby Works, Ripley DE5 8JH.

Telephone, 01773 740255

Post by **simon** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 10:45 pm

Isn't the S2 different from the S1?

Stephen · Post by **Stephen** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 11:00 pm

not as far as i am aware

Post by **simon** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 11:04 pm

Hmm, I thought there was some difference and that's why the S2 heater is pish compared with the S1

bertieduff · Post by **bertieduff** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 5:24 pm

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....!