First run niggles

[hawk 427]

Hi all, had first run out today since last november, car ran great but on way back l noticed my oil pressure gauge was eratic kept dropping to zero then oscillating, any ideas? And has anyone else had any problems after winter. Storage

[CharlesElliott]

If it is the original Caterham sender, then it is almost certainly that. At a minimum, fit a remote sender kit to move the sender to a better protected place.

[downsman]

Probably electrical, I'm assuming oil level is OK etc.
Have you got an oil warning light?

I think it is disgraceful that CC don't fit them as standard.
I fitted a 20psi switch, so there is a back up for the gauge and something to catch my eye if the pressure ever drops while driving.

[hawk 427]

downsman said:

Probably electrical, I'm assuming oil level is OK etc.
Have you got an oil warning light?

I think it is disgraceful that CC don't fit them as standard.
I fitted a 20psi switch, so there is a back up for the gauge and something to catch my eye if the pressure ever drops while driving.

Yeah it had a full service in october just before hibernation, its a 2007 k series supersport, with standard gauges by the way, forgot to mention

[hawk 427]

downsman said:

Probably electrical, I'm assuming oil level is OK etc.
Have you got an oil warning light?

I think it is disgraceful that CC don't fit them as standard.
I fitted a 20psi switch, so there is a back up for the gauge and something to catch my eye if the pressure ever drops while driving.

Yeah it had a full service in october just before hibernation, its a 2007 k series supersport, with standard gauges by the way, forgot to mention

[SimonChivers]

had the same with my 2004 1.8k series. was the oil presure sender cheap easy fix, but would recomend upgrade as mentioned above

[SimonChivers]

had the same with my 2004 1.8k series. was the oil presure sender cheap easy fix, but would recomend upgrade as mentioned above

[BertBert]

The alternative to fitting a mechanical gauge is to fit the standard OP sensor remotely. There used to be a kit of parts from Caterham or Think also will do it. Just a short braded hose with the right fittings. Then if you are in the mood you can fit a "T" end and have an OP warning sensor as well.

I got through 3 sensors before doing this and #4 lasted for as long as I had the car.

BTW on the k-series there were two different threads (changed over time IIRC). One course and one fine, easy to tell the difference between the two from memory.

Bert

[radical78]

has it got a sump sponge ive heard they can deteriorate and block the oil suction

[hawk 427]

radical78 said:

has it got a sump sponge ive heard they can deteriorate and block the oil suction

Not sure, has an apollo fitted though.

[hawk 427]

radical78 said:

has it got a sump sponge ive heard they can deteriorate and block the oil suction

Not sure, has an apollo fitted though.