Oil Pressure on Start up with Apollo

[Apothecary]

I had my car serviced in the week by James Whiting and while talking we got onto the subject of start up oil pressure.

I understand that there is a one way valve that can be fitted to the air bleed hose on the apollo tank to prevent air flowing back in when the car is left standing after a run (thus avoiding delay in onset of good OP on subsequent restart).

 

Can anyone point me in the direction of whats needed and how it fits 🤔

 

Thanks,

Paul

 

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[davef]

Paul, I believe the valve comes from Think Auto, and it's not very cheap. It goes into the bleed line to the rocker cover.

 

Dave

[Bozz]

Paul

 

Is it necessary?

 

Bozz

 

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[Apothecary]

Dave, thanks. I looked at Think's web site and its not clear exactly what fitting it might be but if its what I think it could be then circa £70 seems steep!

 

Bozz, i'm not convinced it is necessary but if it was a cheap item I might have had a go. I guess the alternative is always to crank the engine over while the immobiliser is on before properly firing it. I dont think I could be bothered each time on routine running to do that though, only after a week or twos lay up.

I'm not expecting premature wear anyway so will probably leave things as they are

 

Paul