Replacing the heater valve on the Lotus Elan M100

The valve that opens to let hot water flow to the heater matrix on the Elan is a known trouble causer. Here we swop it out for one made for a Volvo 760 which is functionally identical but made of non-corroding plastic.

[@jonathandisley4211]

Replaced my rusty old metal valve with the plastic Volvo part after watching your video. Thanks for taking the time to do these! ;-)

[@luisfreeman1526]

Ours went and blew its coolant all over the driveway. Replaced it with the same Volvo part as you now heater works better than ever!

[@barrydalherbert3702]

As an ex-Pom living in Australia with a '91 Elan bought as a restoration project your videos are invaluable mate.
A minor nit-pick on this one - Jubilee Clips are a British brand name that might have heads scratching elsewhere in the world where they are know as hose clamps.
BdH
Canberra
Thu 15-Sep-16 18:08

[@thelotuselanm100restoratio3]

I never knew that. Every day's a school day. "Location non-specific worm drive hose clamps" it is from now on.

[@stephaniebruggeman4916]

Great, thank's a lot ! so many information ! i'm waiting the gearbox oil change ! hope you will do... :-)