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anyone used this company before?
blakep82 - 23/11/10 at 02:07 AM

http://www.alloyracingfabrications.com/header-tanks/universal-1.html

quite interested in their budget header tank, being let down by someone off of here , still waiting since august, and 2 have apparently been sent out...

mark chandler - 23/11/10 at 07:23 AM

It will start off being square, end up looking like a hovis loaf, square is not the best shape for a pressure vessel!

FASTdan - 23/11/10 at 07:30 AM

quote:
Originally posted by mark chandler
It will start off being square, end up looking like a hovis loaf, square is not the best shape for a pressure vessel!


Cooling systems dont run huge pressure though, isn't it about 1 bar for the pressure cap to open? If its made from 3mm Alu, and it has those strengthening 'ribs' it should be fine.

r1_pete - 23/11/10 at 08:09 AM

Classic Style 1ltr Alloy Water Header Tank With Cap on eBay (end time 26-Nov-10 19:09:56 GMT) Guy is very good, made me one with a different configuration, but same shape, for the same price and it arrived within a week. Be worth contacting him, see if he can do what you need.

[Edited on 23/11/10 by r1_pete]

Paul (Notts) - 23/11/10 at 08:14 AM

Got my fuel swirl pot of them..Excellent quaity

would recomend them .

Paul

big_l - 23/11/10 at 08:24 AM

Yeah as everyone says he's a top guy I have never used him but no his wife well and have herd only good things from
All the local guys ???

big-vee-twin - 23/11/10 at 09:28 AM

Yes, I have used them the petrol tank I bought is a work of art.





[Edited on 23/11/10 by big-vee-twin]

speedyxjs - 23/11/10 at 09:39 AM

quote:
Originally posted by FASTdan
quote:
Originally posted by mark chandler
It will start off being square, end up looking like a hovis loaf, square is not the best shape for a pressure vessel!


Cooling systems dont run huge pressure though, isn't it about 1 bar for the pressure cap to open?


Technically, its around 2 bar as atmospheric pressure at sea level is 1bar

Il get me coat

blakep82 - 23/11/10 at 09:56 AM

think pressure caps normally go at 15psi don't they? which is about 1 bar?
anyway, lol, i need a few mods to the tank, so emailed yesterday asking what he can do, nothing back yet

Neville Jones - 23/11/10 at 10:34 AM

The VW header tanks are ideal shape, spherical, and available new from Eurocarparts for under £10, delivered. Also have a level switch, if want another light on your dash.

Cheers,
Nev.

Bluemoon - 23/11/10 at 10:45 AM

quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
think pressure caps normally go at 15psi don't they? which is about 1 bar?
anyway, lol, i need a few mods to the tank, so emailed yesterday asking what he can do, nothing back yet


Not always, different ones depending on engine temp+thermostat temperature ect..

blakep82 - 23/11/10 at 10:46 AM

they're not ideal for me! completely the wrong shap and too big diameter to fit where it needs to go

FASTdan - 23/11/10 at 11:39 AM

quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjs
quote:
Originally posted by FASTdan
quote:
Originally posted by mark chandler
It will start off being square, end up looking like a hovis loaf, square is not the best shape for a pressure vessel!


Cooling systems dont run huge pressure though, isn't it about 1 bar for the pressure cap to open?


Technically, its around 2 bar as atmospheric pressure at sea level is 1bar

Il get me coat



I cant find a 'rolleyes' smiley, but if I could I would be using it lol

bob - 23/11/10 at 12:13 PM

I've had one of these header tanks for about 3 years in the car, nice piece of workmanship. I am very pleased with the tank and price,excellent service and delivery.


[img] header and catch tank
header and catch tank [/img]

blakep82 - 23/11/10 at 12:27 PM

cheers bob! it does look great, i'd need a few mods done to it though, like this
http://locostbuilders.co.uk/upload/new%20tank2.jpg

his site does say he can make anything so i can't see it'll be an issue for him


[Edited on 23/11/10 by blakep82]