blakep82
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| posted on 23/11/10 at 02:07 AM |
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anyone used this company before?
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...
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mark chandler
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| posted on 23/11/10 at 07:23 AM |
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It will start off being square, end up looking like a hovis loaf, square is not the best shape for a pressure vessel!
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FASTdan
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| posted on 23/11/10 at 07:30 AM |
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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.
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r1_pete
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| posted on 23/11/10 at 08:09 AM |
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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]
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Paul (Notts)
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| posted on 23/11/10 at 08:14 AM |
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Got my fuel swirl pot of them..Excellent quaity
would recomend them .
Paul
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big_l
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| posted on 23/11/10 at 08:24 AM |
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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 ???
Check out my blog  mnrvortxhayabusa@blogspot.com
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big-vee-twin
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| posted on 23/11/10 at 09:28 AM |
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Yes, I have used them the petrol tank I bought is a work of art.
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[Edited on 23/11/10 by big-vee-twin]
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 23/11/10 at 09:39 AM |
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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 
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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blakep82
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| posted on 23/11/10 at 09:56 AM |
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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
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Neville Jones
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| posted on 23/11/10 at 10:34 AM |
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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.
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 23/11/10 at 10:45 AM |
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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..
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blakep82
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| posted on 23/11/10 at 10:46 AM |
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they're not ideal for me! completely the wrong shap and too big diameter to fit where it needs to go
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FASTdan
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| posted on 23/11/10 at 11:39 AM |
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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
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bob
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| posted on 23/11/10 at 12:13 PM |
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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.
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header and catch tank
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blakep82
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| posted on 23/11/10 at 12:27 PM |
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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]
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