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[[Image:All aluminium radiator.jpg|thumb|left|Eliseparts all aluminium radiator]] | [[Image:All aluminium radiator.jpg|thumb|left|Eliseparts all aluminium radiator]] | ||
The standard OEM Elise radiator is another weak point in the cooling system. Although it is lightweight, it has plastic end tanks which are prone to expanding and leaking under pressure. | The standard OEM Elise radiator is another weak point in the cooling system. Although it is lightweight, it has plastic end tanks which are prone to expanding and leaking under pressure. | ||
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[[Image:Oem rad end tank leak.jpg|thumb|left|Drivers side end tank leaking under pressure]] | [[Image:Oem rad end tank leak.jpg|thumb|left|Drivers side end tank leaking under pressure]] | ||
The most common fault with the OEM radiator is cracking of the plastic end tanks. The first signs of failure are drops of coolent on the windscreen, either drivers or passengers side, but castrophic failure of the end tanks has been known. | The most common fault with the OEM radiator is cracking of the plastic end tanks. The first signs of failure are drops of coolent on the windscreen, either drivers or passengers side, but castrophic failure of the end tanks has been known. | ||
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Revision as of 20:14, 22 August 2006
The standard OEM Elise radiator is another weak point in the cooling system. Although it is lightweight, it has plastic end tanks which are prone to expanding and leaking under pressure.
Unfortunately you need to remove the front clamshell before you can replace the radiator.
Leaking End Tanks
The most common fault with the OEM radiator is cracking of the plastic end tanks. The first signs of failure are drops of coolent on the windscreen, either drivers or passengers side, but castrophic failure of the end tanks has been known.