K series experts

[Hedgetrimmer]

Please can anyone recommend a k series expert in the Newcastle area. The obvious one is Formula 1 but I don't know much about them.

I have a caterham r500 which decided to blow coolant out of the pressure cap on the expansion tank. At first I thought it might simply be an airlock/failty pressurecap but today I openned the cap and could smell exhaust gases. Temperatures are all fine but I think it may be time for another head gasket.

Are there any specialist garages out there who you would recommend?

Carl

[whygee02]

f1 know there stuff - highly recommended by me and other PH's.

I'm sure there'll be others, maybe cheaper too, but you can trust them to do a rock solid job and not take the micky on the pennies.

HTH

[Geordiefella]

Jude Performance in Blaydon mate - I wouldn't take mine anywhere else!

[Pumpkinheeed]

Go see Dan at JPS

[Crowley]

Not in Newcastle, I know, but Track Torque know thier stuff.

[Hedgetrimmer]

Thanks for the replies. I spoke with Dave Andrews (DVA Power) who recently rebuilt the engine and he noted that there was a risk of porosity of the head, it may be built of cheese like metal with holes in it! In order to rectify the head he noted that it would need to be dipped in a special substance that forms in the porous areas.

However, he noted that the valve clearances on my head a very small (257 bhp at 8800 rpm out of a K series means a very high lift) and only an expert should touch it. Therefore I need a k series expert who is use to dealing with engines at this level of tune.

[djroadboy]

Feel free to pop in for a chat. Tuned K-series engines are something we deal with a lot.

Dan@JPS

[zebra]

Hedgetrimmer said:

Thanks for the replies. I spoke with Dave Andrews (DVA Power) who recently rebuilt the engine and he noted that there was a risk of porosity of the head, it may be built of cheese like metal with holes in it! In order to rectify the head he noted that it would need to be dipped in a special substance that forms in the porous areas.

However, he noted that the valve clearances on my head a very small (257 bhp at 8800 rpm out of a K series means a very high lift) and only an expert should touch it. Therefore I need a k series expert who is use to dealing with engines at this level of tune.

F1 everytime _ speak to Chris, he used to build engines!

Many of these smaller garages claim to be what they are not.

Zebra

[designer]

Hedgetrimmer said:

257 bhp at 8800 rpm out of a K series

That aint going to last long. How often do you rebuild it?

I would go and visit each of the garages mentioned and talk to them about your requirements. That way you can see each of there set ups too.

Edited by designer on Friday 9th November 12:15

[jimb0]

Hedgetrimmer said:

I have a caterham r500 which decided to blow coolant out of the pressure cap on the expansion tank.

Try HWR Motorsport near Ponteland. They look after my Duratec Caterham and many other road/race Caterhams.

Brian or Jeff on 01661 821879

Edit: Doh! Just realised it's you Carl. Back in the fold then? - James

Edited by jimb0 on Friday 9th November 12:56

[Hedgetrimmer]

Hi James

Hope you are well and yes back in the fold. I think Jeff has an aversion to K series engines due to exactly the issues I am currently experiencing. Anyway, I am looking forward to catching up with everyone again.

Carl

[Hedgetrimmer]

designer said:

Hedgetrimmer said:

257 bhp at 8800 rpm out of a K series

That aint going to last long. How often do you rebuild it?

Once a month! It will only last around 10k between a refresh so long as mainly road miles. There are a number of R500 out there with nearly 20k before rebuild but I think Rushian Roulet is safer.

Edited by designer on Friday 9th November 12:15