Leaky expansion tank (overflow)

[Kie s2]

Hi guys, on trip out, noticed after topping up with petrol that water was leaking from underside of car ,anyway nursed the car home , with one eye on gauges .
What I have noticed that the plastic expansion tank or overflow , had a crack I'n it . This could of been caused by heat from the exhaust manifold , causing the plastic to perish or stones flicking up .
A quick temporary fix managed to take off and araldite glue it up .
Can anyone point me I'n the right direction to get a new tank I'n plastic, or even ali if poss , or as anyone got a spare for sale to fit an s2 , any advise would be appreciated .


Cheers Kie

[v8s4me]

Have a look on Ebay.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-Triumph-Expansion-...

There’s some ropey MG ones on there as well which would get you on the road.

[TJC46]

An MG metal one should do the trick, and no future problems with the exhaust.
http://www.mgpartsuk.co.uk/prods/pc59.html
Failing that some british leyland cars like the metro and allegro etc had a similar expansion tank.

[Scoobimax]

I can recommend the brass MGB one.

Got mine from these guys. http://www.mechspec.co.uk/index.htm

I collected as just a couple of mies up the road, but I'm sure they'll post too though.

[Kie s2]

Hi guys , hit the phone today , got the tank sorted ,and a few other bits I needed as well,

A big thanks guys for giving me the options and info .

Cheers Kie

[Dave_M]

Oddly enough I was talking to a friend on Sunday about him making both aluminium swirl pots and exansion tanks for the S

[phillpot]

Dave_M said:

making both aluminium swirl pots and exansion tanks for the S

Stainless is the only way to go

[Dave_M]

Wow! That looks nice

[Kie s2]

Dave_M said:

Oddly enough I was talking to a friend on Sunday about him making both aluminium swirl pots and exansion tanks for the S

Hi Dave , those stainless parts look great . Is your friend looking at making more to sell on, if he is , i could possibly be interested , but it's all down to price , as I have to watch what I'm spending on the s , as I am on the hunt for a 2nd Tvr , which will make my misses mad , as she reckons , I got to many cars .... Anyway do us men really listen to a nagging misses?

[Dave_M]

Kie s2 said:

Hi Dave , those stainless parts look great . Is your friend looking at making more to sell on, if he is , i could possibly be interested , but it's all down to price , as I have to watch what I'm spending on the s , as I am on the hunt for a 2nd Tvr , which will make my misses mad , as she reckons , I got to many cars .... Anyway do us men really listen to a nagging misses?

Hi, he makes various high quality items for other models. Made something for himself, others saw it and I understand 30-40 units now sold.

He is very busy so it will be a while but he's going to look at mine for a template (V8S) and see what he can do.

PM me and I'll put you in touch with each other and hopefully something will be arranged.

I've seen some things, on a Sag and Sp6 cars and they are good quality.

Dave

[v8s4me]

I'd be interested in an expansion tank like Phillpot's if your mate is thinking about making some.

[phillpot]

v8s4me said:

an expansion tank like Phillpot's

Patent Pending...

[Oldred_V8S]

v8s4me said:

I'd be interested in an expansion tank like Phillpot's if your mate is thinking about making some.

I could be interested in both (dependant on price)

[Dave_M]

I've emailed him, it may well be a while as I know he is busy, but it would be good to get for the winter

[v8s4me]

If he is interested, then to make the V8S one easier to fit it would help if it was mounted on a plate which could fit underneath the swirl tank base plate.. Happy to do you a drawing if it helps.

[Dave_M]

Hi Joe, a drwaing may be good as I'm useless at anything practical. He will look at mine but it's a question of when