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Re: Europa-List: Coolant Radiator

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Coolant Radiator
From: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 11:45:43
Hi

Had mine repaired and pressure tested for $50 by local radiator shop.
Failing that I have a second hand one that I probably won't use if you want
to buy it.

Paul


On Thu, Oct 24, 2013 at 11:33 AM, Neville Eyre <neveyre@aol.com> wrote:

> Philip,
> I'm afraid I have to tell you, you are talking out of your southern
> hemisphere !
> The XS radiator was made specifically for Europa, by a well established
> Motorsport supplier, never was from a motorcycle, and not from anyone in
> Saffron Walden, or in fact anywhere in Essex. I know who and where, 'aint
> in Essex !
> The company who make these for Europa have a very long lead time, I
> understand a new batch is due to arrive at Europa some time very soon.
> Having one custom made will cost more than having a stock one from Europa.
> Having said that, I would look at having the original one repaired, any
> good alloy welder could do it easily. Do a pressure test, in a bucket of
> water to be sure all is well before refitting.
> Cheers,
> Nev.
>  -----Original Message-----
> From: Philip Levi <pjlevi@gmail.com>
> To: europa-list <europa-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Wed, Oct 23, 2013 10:11 pm
> Subject: Re: Europa-List: Coolant Radiator
>
>  Goff,
>
>  Mine is a Rotax UL but I had the same problem last April and Europa
> factory could not help.  It is actually a motor cycle radiator and my
> engineer contacted the original manufacturers (who had previously supplied
> Europa).  I know they provided an excellent service very quickly, they did
> not replace the radiator but repaired it and gave it a full renovation job
> for about a third of the cost Europa would have charged for a new one.  It
> came back looking like new and in perfect condition.
>
>  I have spoken to my engineer and inspector, Gary Johnson, he recalls
> (from memory) it was a company in Saffron Walden, but will check out the
> name and contact details tonight and send them to you.  He can be contacted
> on <thehighflyer@aol.com> .
>
>  I have just searched on Google and found a firm of motor cycle repairers
> and restorers in Saffron Walden called Motorcycle Restoration Company (next
> to Audley End Station), Unit 3, Wenden Court, Station Road, Wendens Ambro,
> Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4LB, tel. 01799 542323/07734 591456,
> www.motorcyclerestorationcompany.com.  There is also another motorcycle
> shop in Saffron Walden, Bert's Motorcycles, 13b Debden Road, Saffron
> Walden, Essex, CB11 4AA, Tel. 01799 525611.  I have no idea whether it
> was either of them or neither, but worth a phone call. Otherwise contact
> Gary tonight or he will contact you.
>
>  Yours sincerely,
>         *Philip*
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> On 23 October 2013 13:12, goff <goffmoore@aol.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> The coolant radiator in G-CHOX (XS Rotax 912ULS) is leaking. We need to
>> replace it asap. Europa O4 are out of stock.
>>
>> Does anyone know of any other source?
>>
>> Goff Moore
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