Discussion
I've got a 1996 1.4k which runs perfectly well, and though I am on the look out for a new engine, as yet have not been able to find the right sort of thing at the right sort of price.
So in the mean time, am happy with what I've got, apart from the oil pressure that is. On start up from cold, runs at 4 on the pressure gauge (standard Caterham VDO gauge) which I assume (?) means 4 bar.
Once it gets up to temp tho, pressure drops as low as 2 on tickover? Pressure picks up fine when revved and red light on dash never comes on. Is this OK?
Also on long right handers or roundabouts (when pressing on) pressure drops away again (I have seen it down to just less than 2, though not really able to monitor when cornering at speed!)
Have had 2 different sorts of fully synthetic oil in as an attempt to cure, but to no avail. Would a anti-cavitaion tank help? Hellier baffle? Any thoughts/advice
Many thanks in advance for your help
So in the mean time, am happy with what I've got, apart from the oil pressure that is. On start up from cold, runs at 4 on the pressure gauge (standard Caterham VDO gauge) which I assume (?) means 4 bar.
Once it gets up to temp tho, pressure drops as low as 2 on tickover? Pressure picks up fine when revved and red light on dash never comes on. Is this OK?
Also on long right handers or roundabouts (when pressing on) pressure drops away again (I have seen it down to just less than 2, though not really able to monitor when cornering at speed!)
Have had 2 different sorts of fully synthetic oil in as an attempt to cure, but to no avail. Would a anti-cavitaion tank help? Hellier baffle? Any thoughts/advice
Many thanks in advance for your help
Oil level OK and tyres are Toyo's (don't think they are particularly good or sticky, though the oil pressure is dropping when I am getting the "pinned in" feeling as cornering forces build up, so I guess they can't be that bad either)
Will have to investigate the Apollo more thoroughly
Many thanks for advice so far
Will have to investigate the Apollo more thoroughly
Many thanks for advice so far
Yeah I've still got the foam baffle in the sump, which I changed last year ebfore I did the first oil change. Before I did it I had thought the baffle would run down the middle of the sump to control the flow of oil side to side when cornering,but when I started the job I realised it runs along the bottom of the pots. Anyways, that has been changed and as well as the sump gasket.
Will get in touch with Dave Andrews as recommended - just wish I had the money to talk to him about a new engine!!!! and not a problem with the one I've got!!
Cheers guys
Will get in touch with Dave Andrews as recommended - just wish I had the money to talk to him about a new engine!!!! and not a problem with the one I've got!!
Cheers guys
Fergus, I can't help, as I know nothing about dry-sump systems, and to be honest have limited other knowledge.
Just wanted to reply to let you know that you're not being ignored, its just that I am stupid and know nothing and am of absolutely no use to you. But, when I needed a question answering, you helped, so I feel a bit useless and guilty!
If you need any questions on rock or heavy metal music answering, I'm you're man! Just not Caterhams!
Just wanted to reply to let you know that you're not being ignored, its just that I am stupid and know nothing and am of absolutely no use to you. But, when I needed a question answering, you helped, so I feel a bit useless and guilty!
If you need any questions on rock or heavy metal music answering, I'm you're man! Just not Caterhams!
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