My Elan failed its MOT today!!

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My Elan failed its MOT today!!

Postby abmunro » Fri 19.12.2014, 13:02

It failed on windscreen wipers and torn CV Boot.

Also the new expansion tank that I bought from ebay is cracked right around the middle.

I gave the old one away because it looked dirty, Am I correct in saying they come from a vauxhall Nova?

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Re: My Elan failed its MOT today!!

Postby rip » Fri 19.12.2014, 13:38

I recall seeing that they are from a Nova & also that OEM replacements are now obsolete.
I think the only replacements available have a weakness around the weld, or at the curve at the back/bottom. Several of our US members in particular have had problems with them.
I am considering an Aluminium replacement from Coolexperts. A bit pricy but less likely to fail.
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Re: My Elan failed its MOT today!!

Postby abmunro » Fri 19.12.2014, 14:04

I've had a look at Aluminium ones myself today..
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Re: My Elan failed its MOT today!!

Postby daveiow » Fri 19.12.2014, 14:20

muley (Jim) had one from Coolexperts.
Very pleased IIRC
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Re: My Elan failed its MOT today!!

Postby dapinky » Fri 19.12.2014, 15:05

I've got the coolexperts one - very pleased with it, and great customer service from Steve
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Just the one now, but this one's mine! - and it will be finished eventually..... - but also temporary custodian of a project until it is finished enough for Angie to drive it


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Re: My Elan failed its MOT today!!

Postby muley » Fri 19.12.2014, 17:59

daveiow wrote:muley (Jim) had one from Coolexperts.
Very pleased IIRC
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Yes, I was pleased with it. Sold on with 'blackie'


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Re: My Elan failed its MOT today!!

Postby abmunro » Fri 19.12.2014, 19:28

I ordered Cool experts tank with sight glass

Car now passed MOT.

Don't know the cost yet as I don't pick it up till tomorrow!!!
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Re: My Elan failed its MOT today!!

Postby abmunro » Sat 20.12.2014, 00:36

Added another 500 miles over the last 14 months. It's a sin, I need to get it out more!! :roll:
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