Cracked coolant tank.....!

[Chris49]

As above, its going in for repair asap!

Is it safe to drive?

[fleetelise]

Can't help you really, but mines done exactly the same thing today.

Luckily the crack is at the top of the tank so its not directly losing coolant other than through a small amount of evaporation. Will be getting it seen to ASAP!

[Paul RN]

Cross post from SELOC when someone asked about replacing a old yellow one:

"Yes it's an east DIY job, and no you do not have to drain the system, just top up then you have fitted it.

Get one from http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page... "

[Jez49]

Chris

As long as coolant isn't pissing out of it and your cars temp isn't running erratic (or hot) due to the cooling system loosing pressure then its fine to drive the car. I replaced mine last year when it did the same thing, not difficult to change.

Jez

[Chris49]

Perfect,

Thanks Jez.

Its £78 fitted from Lotus so going to book her in as soon as I have a spare 5.

[S Works]

That looks very easy to refit yourself Chris, and only £30 for the part from Eliseparts. Save yourself £50 and have a go first?

[Chris49]

S Works said:

That looks very easy to refit yourself Chris, and only £30 for the part from Eliseparts. Save yourself £50 and have a go first?

Your probably right mate! I'm just lazy and a bit $hit with the old spanners! Maybe this will be a good opportunity to have a crack!