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DAZ THE RAZ
Joined: 17 Aug 2005 Posts: 22 Location: exeter, devon
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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 21:03 Post subject: L400 Expansion / header tank replacement? |
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Greetings to all.
I a really hoping for some help on this one, my expansion tank has grown a leak, its the usual ol thing, its discoloured, and now very fragile!
Genuine Mitzy L400, £105+ the dreaded... ouch.
Does anyone have any suggestions of a replacement that isn't so expensive?
And before anyone say's it,i know thats A lot cheaper than a cooked engine! _________________ "Get in, Sit down, Shut up & hang on!" |
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Marc Lifetime member
Joined: 11 Mar 2004 Posts: 1495 Location: Brighton
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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 21:16 Post subject: |
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Unfortunately matey there isn't really any alternitive but to buy a new one,its a waste of time and money buying one from a breakers as it will probably be the same as the one thats gone,as you've said rightly its cheaper then a new engine!!!! rik posted a thing up quoting 98.00 + vat and posting and to be honest i don't think you will get one cheaper anywhere else,hope u get it sorted mate
Marc 8) _________________ 2.8 L400 Delica EXCEED
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Oldskool Beat Lifetime member
Joined: 11 Mar 2004 Posts: 1582 Location: Corringham, Essex
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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 23:19 Post subject: |
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What with all the different size pipes coming out of the expansion tank and also the shape to which it fits to the inner wing, I would say it would be difficult to find one that will fit other than the original
I bit the bullet and brought a Mits one last year, did have a look at some others but thought it might end up being a faulse economy _________________ Beat
I will not be held responsible for any loss of limbs or any other damage to Deli' or persons.
I am in no way a mechanic or auto electrician.
Just trying to help ;)
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DAZ THE RAZ
Joined: 17 Aug 2005 Posts: 22 Location: exeter, devon
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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 23:50 Post subject: |
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I am gonna have a word with some metal fabrication companies to see what the cost of having one made.
What would be the best material, alu or stainless???
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Rusty Site Admin
Joined: 11 Mar 2004 Posts: 3358 Location: Hampshire/Dorset border!
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2006 0:21 Post subject: |
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I reckon SS but unless you have a good friend in the business or DIY then I reckon it would cost as much as buying a genuine Mits one. At least Chiefie will get you club discount _________________
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shaka
Joined: 29 Apr 2005 Posts: 47 Location: TROWBRIDGE
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Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 18:42 Post subject: expansion tank replacement |
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somebody is currently selling these on that site, brand new mitsis for L400 1994 onwards.cost 103.45 including post. At this time there are 3 left.Just bought one as mine is looking a bit dark and brittle and i`m planning to take my batteries out soon !!!
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Rusty Site Admin
Joined: 11 Mar 2004 Posts: 3358 Location: Hampshire/Dorset border!
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shaka
Joined: 29 Apr 2005 Posts: 47 Location: TROWBRIDGE
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 14:49 Post subject: |
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if the Kingston deal is 98.00 [as suggested above]+vat and presumably postage, that still makes the current offer on ebay cheaper.Assuming the 98
.00 figure is correct of course.
Steve |
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Marc Lifetime member
Joined: 11 Mar 2004 Posts: 1495 Location: Brighton
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 14:58 Post subject: |
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You may find the eby ones are actually shipped from australia and in which case could incur cistoms charges as one member has already found with different items,just a word of warning!!!
Marc _________________ 2.8 L400 Delica EXCEED
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shaka
Joined: 29 Apr 2005 Posts: 47 Location: TROWBRIDGE
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 15:45 Post subject: |
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good point Marc, however i`ve already paid for mine so i`m assuming not.Looking at this guys other Mitsi items including cars I assume he`s a dealer but i could be wrong.If it goes breasts north will be sure to let you know.
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Marc Lifetime member
Joined: 11 Mar 2004 Posts: 1495 Location: Brighton
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 16:29 Post subject: |
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Hope all is okay then matey but if you get stung for customs chargesit will be when it lands over this side of the water so i hope its a uk based seller,all the best
MArc _________________ 2.8 L400 Delica EXCEED
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shaka
Joined: 29 Apr 2005 Posts: 47 Location: TROWBRIDGE
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 16:36 Post subject: |
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yeah he is mate, sunny Bridport in Dorset no less!
cheers
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Tinca Lifetime member
Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Posts: 241 Location: LEEDS, West Riding of Yorkshire
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Count me in for one as well! _________________ Happiness is being owned by a Jack Russell Terrier! |
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neovo
Joined: 06 May 2005 Posts: 13 Location: Leeds Yorkshire
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Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 22:36 Post subject: Header tank |
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Looks good to me count me in as well :D _________________ Cura Ut Valeas |
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scarey monster Lifetime member
Joined: 16 Mar 2005 Posts: 484 Location: East Peckham, Kent
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Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 23:55 Post subject: |
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8) Super bright bit of under bonnet bling!! Would definitely invest in one having heard the horror stories that have befallen members - and one that is so shiny deserves space under our bonnets! _________________ Bada Bing III is now rolling! |
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ARCTIC FOX
Joined: 06 Mar 2005 Posts: 393 Location: BRISTOL
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Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 18:45 Post subject: |
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AND ME! _________________ Kieron
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billy bob
Joined: 03 Jan 2005 Posts: 1221 Location: Benwick, Nr March CAMBS
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Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 19:17 Post subject: |
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i need 1 soon, will be intrested if quick enough _________________ Andy
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billy bob
Joined: 03 Jan 2005 Posts: 1221 Location: Benwick, Nr March CAMBS
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Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 19:40 Post subject: |
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ken have you posted off your old tank yet.
if not do you know if they open sats as i could take 1 round tommorow to speed things along _________________ Andy
94 blue over gray lwb royal exceed.
95 black mit's FTO gpx modding into plaything
97 red/black/silver honda CBR 1000 F
96 blue fiesta ghia auto |
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johnny diamond
Joined: 09 Oct 2005 Posts: 650 Location: Doncaster
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Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 21:54 Post subject: |
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whilst rummaging around my local wreckers the othier day in search of a part for a toyota camry,my thoughts turned to the expansion tank situation having booted a couple that were laying on the floor, and in my humble opinion i reckon there are loads that could be made to fit with very little effort,by which i mean simple brackets i mean an expansion tank is an expansion tank nothing special as long as the inlet bores the same and of simaler size capacity what the hell,i noticed most pressure caps were right for the job,you can get a brand new one for a rangerover on that site for £30 so why pay £95 to 150 for a Deli one they are not well made me thinks :D _________________ WHAT IF THE HOKEY COKEY IS WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT ??? |
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smudgeshouse
Joined: 13 Jun 2005 Posts: 57 Location: Liverpool, UK
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Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 23:39 Post subject: |
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Might be needing one soon, mine's showing signs of the plastic degrading on the top, hope it doesn't blow, priced a new oem part £100 inc vat + postage.
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