stevegough
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| posted on 3/6/11 at 01:48 PM |
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C20XE oil pressure relief valve
Have an issue with my car's replacement engine - oil pressure dropped very low as I arrived home a couple of days ago - when I came to restart
it the following day, oil pressure is virtually zero and the oil press warning light is on.
Removed the spring and retaining nut, eventually managed to pull the steel valve out with a hook- shaped screwdriver and a pair of mole grips - it was
stuck pretty fast.
Now - I know the way forward is to fit one of SBD's nylon valves - £60 - what a bargain - but I've tried several times today to ring them
only to get the message that they are unavailable. So I have tried emailing them - the first was sent back 'Message delivery failure' so
I have emailed them on their order line - several hours ago with no response.
Is there anyone that has one of these nylon valves surplus to requirements or does anyone know if there are any other suppliers?
Thanks for reading and for any replies, Cheers, Steve.
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 3/6/11 at 04:08 PM |
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 don't kill another one 
Ben
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stevegough
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| posted on 3/6/11 at 04:31 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben_Copeland
don't kill another one
What do you thinks going through my mind at the moment, Ben ???
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 3/6/11 at 04:36 PM |
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I've got several 'standard' relief valves if that's any use
Ben
Locost Map on Google Maps
Z20LET Astra Turbo, into a Haynes
Roadster
Enter Your Details Here
http://www.facebook.com/EquinoxProducts for all your bodywork needs!
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stevegough
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| posted on 3/6/11 at 05:05 PM |
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I don't think so, Ben - I've tried both of mine and they both stick....
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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stevegough
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| posted on 6/6/11 at 10:26 AM |
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quote:
"Now - I know the way forward is to fit one of SBD's nylon valves - £60 - what a bargain - but I've tried several times today
to ring them only to get the message that they are unavailable. So I have tried emailing them - the first was sent back 'Message delivery
failure' so I have emailed them on their order line - several hours ago with no response"quote:
Ok, mystery of SBD 'no answer' on friday cleared up -they were closed all day friday. Got through and ordered the valve - hope it cures
the problem....
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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matty h
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| posted on 6/6/11 at 06:31 PM |
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Dare I ask how much they cost.
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stevegough
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| posted on 6/6/11 at 06:36 PM |
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£69 delivered.
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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stevegough
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| posted on 7/6/11 at 02:21 PM |
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Absolutely stunned - !
No, not at the exorbitant price of what amounts to a plastic pen - top, though that was pretty unbelieveable.
Cleaned the pressure relief valve port and fitted this pen-top and I have instant steady 70 psi oil pressure!
Guess who'll be out for a blat shortly??
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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tomgregory2000
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| posted on 7/6/11 at 02:40 PM |
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sounds like money well spent then 
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