Elise clutch release rod

[eos]

Firstly apologies if im somewhat repeating a previous post but the issue still remains unresolved and the car still grounded so any further help is much appreciated.
Basically the car ( O2 plate Elise/ Rover ) has a siezed clutch release rod and having stripped the gearbox etc I have now been informed by Lotus that no replacement clutch release arms are available through any dealer and these have been on backorder since Feb.
I have made numerous calls to date including Rover dealers etc but the only option I have been offered so far is a second hand part which I'd prefer not to use.
To answer previous suggestions I have also tried Elise-parts.com and Ptp in Hinkley with no Joy.
Therefore if anyone knows where I might obtain a new clutch release arm I'd be VERY VERY grateful as the car is now off the road indefinately until a solution can be found.
An alternative answer may be to get the part made up myself and any feedback concerning the material spec used to do this would also be helpful.
I thought the arm seizing was bad enough but I really cant begin to express how disgusted I am to think Lotus / Rover cannot supply parts for a common enough part on a car. After all were not even talking about a 15 yr old car here for Christs sake.

[tricky 100]

Having worked in the motor industry , albeit 18 yrs ago now i can tell you parts being on back order is very common for all makes of car and yes even cars still in production . You just have to be patient im afraid or get a second hand part .

[Talkwrench]

Ah.... my diagnosis sadly proved right!
As it is undoubtedly the same as an MGF, have you tried the MG specialists such as Moss.

http://www.moss-europe.co.uk/Shop/ViewProducts.asp...

You may prove to be in luck. If not, there are may others to have a go at.

[cccscotland]

I got one for a 03 111S from my local rover dealer. just a standard MG/Rover part. FWIW part number was (I think) UUTB100140 and cost £39.52+vat
good luck
cheers
Matt

[jamiebae]

The problem is that now Rover are no more and the parts operation is run by Cat as a purely commercial operation bits like that may not be re-produced when they run out, I know there was a similar problem with bits of the gear linkage for a Rover 75 diesel - low volume bits where they'll never get the money they spend on getting them produced back.

[AdrianR]

Sounds like you need something like this:

http://www.mikesatur.com/shop/acatalog/Online_Cata...

AdrianR

[Steff]

Mine did the same thing, I just had it cleaned up re-greased and replaced.

Now every so often I spray a bit of grease on it to stop it rusting and jamming again.