Benn's on going build

[Benn]

I'd reinforce Craig's opinion on this, definitely avoid the square bends that cast fittings tend to make. Interestingly when you look at the details of the 'Torques' Cast Fittings on their eBay site, when you scroll down to read the details is shows proper radiused fittings which you should use.

Basically swept fittings result in smooth oil flow, whereas cast fitting result in a disrupted oil flow...

Froth on beer = good, froth in oil = bad!

Ah i see what you mean, yes a curved one is much better.. but think of GM fittings, then arnt.

Just grubby in a seam I think! Shorten yours and run them below, it sits there lovely

Cool just checking and i cant shorten them unless i change them.

At the risk of sounding like an asshole I would disagree with that too. AN10 minimum on a pressure line, and the ULTRAFLOW fittings tend to be more compact.

I have these on all of my pressure lines.

Any chance of a link? They look better than what i have on at the mo.

Going back to Ben's car, maybe just re-do it how it is and fit some steering lock stops

I've started to move them so they hang/run lower and i've start to make a bracket to hang it from the chassis leg to see if i can hold them out the way... Where can i get steering lock stops from? Lee told me about fitting them a few years back but never found any..

Like the idea with the air filter Ben ! What's the benefit of running a cooler anyways ?? , I'm not running one on mine I've got a cosworth oil separator .. Or have I maded a boo boo

I did the air filter move for a empty bay over function. I run a cooler on this as the Let gets the oil hotter due to the turbo... That's the only reason. Never did on my xes.

[Benn]

On Sat i cracked on, got the arch all cleaned and move the lines and refitted.
Pete and Dan came over as Pete has tracking gauges, so we set the tracking up. Got it straight and i took it down the road... All ok... took it around the block, all ok.. Took it down the road, tried to bate a Porsche who didn't wanna play.
All ok bar the steering feels very light. Which was abit odd.

Check the tracking and give it a little tow. This time Dan took it out.. Pulled off the drive, tyre pulled the oil off again as he pulled away! FUNK!
pull back on drive, as we do the rack pops out again. Frigging thing.
So i spent Sunday stripping the rack out again.

Really not liking the car at the mo.

[8valve-craig]

Just search "Ultraflow fittings".

Arent you local to Winchester? If so pop up the unit and have a look at the difference sometime as i have both types here.

[Stuart]

Or http://atspeedracing.co.uk/products/...roducts_id=217
Using the Earls type of barb shizzle... Infact I'd try and et earls fittings if its something you want to trust (imho)

[Benn]

Just search "Ultraflow fittings".

Arent you local to Winchester? If so pop up the unit and have a look at the difference sometime as i have both types here.

Yeah 20 mins and my mrs lives there... Where are you now then?

Or http://atspeedracing.co.uk/products/...roducts_id=217
Using the Earls type of barb shizzle... Infact I'd try and et earls fittings if its something you want to trust (imho)

Thank you...

[8valve-craig]

I rent a premises near Stockbridge now Ben, but I have a habit of calling it Winchester as its close to the A34 and only 10mins away.

Just remember you mentioning once that's all.

[Benn]

Ah bit closer, sounds good. I'll txt you went i'm that way see if your up there.

Cheers.

[nova_stee]

Benn the oil cooler pipe coming off is going to bite you in the bottem soon if its not right low oil presure for seconds and thats it knackered

[Benn]

I know, wont be driven again till sorted.

[House]

eBay item number 380831402509 ultraflow an8 fittings from torques, they do them in An10 if you prefer.

ebay item number 150840139125 m16x1.5 to An8 they do these in an10 if you prefer, check your sandwich plate take offs as they may be m18x1.5 if they are then I have the m18x1.5 to AN8 fittings here you can have for nothing

eBay item number 360886630228 an8 stainless steel braided rubber hose.

the only thing I can't help with is the fittings onto the cooler itself as i don't know what cooler you have mate but torques should stock whatever fittings you need. Very fast next day delivery too.