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Reproduced Parts Information => What parts would you like reproduced? => Topic started by: Markwast on February 19, 2014, 02:48:56 PM

Title: Repro expansion tank
Post by: Markwast on February 19, 2014, 02:48:56 PM

Hi All,
Its been a while since i was on here last, looks like Ive got soooo much to catch up on, as well as posting about my projects.

Anyway, I dont like to try to sell parts via the forum but over the years new expansion tanks have been asked for many many times.

So this year,I finally decided to do it having found a key part that could be used.

Anyway today i collected the first prototype tank minus its add ons and here are some pics of it. You will have to appreciate this is not an exact copy.

You will first see the mounting points are thicker, this is due to the molding process but nothing longer bolts wont cure.

Also due shortly is a second set of under bonnet stickers, which include cambelt tensioner, head bolt and antifreeze.

Regards
Mark
LanciaBetaParts

Title: Re: Repro expansion tank
Post by: Thotos on February 21, 2014, 01:25:07 AM

Looks good! When can we have one?

Title: Re: Repro expansion tank
Post by: Markwast on February 21, 2014, 03:58:47 PM

Hi Theo
First two should be ready in a week or so , will have to test it first, the first batch of 6 will be not long after that, ill have a better pic of finished item to put on here too.
Mark

Title: Re: Repro expansion tank
Post by: Les 442 on March 03, 2014, 10:01:17 AM

They look great!
What sort of cost will they be selling for?

Title: Re: Repro expansion tank
Post by: Markwast on March 07, 2014, 05:18:09 PM

Hi Les, I have worked out costs and I am looking at £92.75 each. This is subject to change though.

Mark

Title: Re: Repro expansion tank
Post by: Thotos on March 14, 2014, 11:31:46 AM

Not cheap but where else can you get one!  :-\  Apparently it's the same expansion tank on the Stratos so maybe you can sell a few at even a higher price  ;D  My second used replacement just started leaking from the centre support again so I'll definitely need one when they are available. I can always be your guinea-pig and test out the prototype as the Trevi is my daily driver (most days...)  ;)

Title: Re: Repro expansion tank
Post by: MattNoVAT on March 14, 2014, 08:18:45 PM

Mk 1 Fiat Ducato expansion is almost identical to the Beta and still available new.


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Title: Re: Repro expansion tank
Post by: Thotos on March 15, 2014, 08:22:03 PM

This one I presume?

(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/EXPANSION-TANK-TALBOT-EXPRESS-FIAT-DUCATO-PEUGEOT-J5-CITROEN-SPARES-BREAKING-/00/s/OTAxWDE2MDA=/z/ZLMAAOxy63FS72Mg/$_58.JPG)

Also fits Talbot Express and some Peugeot and Citroen vehicles.

Title: Repro expansion tank
Post by: MattNoVAT on March 15, 2014, 08:34:58 PM

Yup, that's the one, I bought a new one for €28.00

You have to modify the mounting bracket slightly, but that's very easy to do.


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Title: Re: Repro expansion tank
Post by: Thotos on March 15, 2014, 10:38:47 PM

Thanks, I just ordered a new one for £25 including postage  ;) ;D