Dan R

Looking at them i think it's fair to say that they look 'Similar' to the cafe racer ones, however there is obviously a big price difference.  

By the same token the cafe racer ones look 'Similar' to the CC ones, again with a considerable price difference! 

Im certainly no expert, but by my logic i would assume that the quality is broadly dependent on price purely due to the economics of it all.   I couldn't justify the price for the CC ones for the amount of time i would rely on them driving in the dark, but by the same token i didn't want to fit something that was of very poor quality.  For me the cafe racer ones seemed like a good compromise that would fit my needs.   

I think it would be safe to assume that the ebay ones and the cafe racer ones weren't the same item, and by the logic above, that the cafe racer ones aren't the same spec as the CC ones.  There are certainly lots of choices out there and no real way of telling how good or bad something is until you've bought it and tried it, which is what led me to go on recommendation for mine. 

18 minutes ago, bluenose said:

Original Cafe Racer £121 a pair delivered

I have recently fitted these and they are excellent.  Bought them on the recommendation of a friend and also happy to recommend them too.  

Let me know if you need a hand..... always happy to come over and help! 

Thanks for the advice! 

I have used ACF50 in the past and found the viscosity to cause problems when trying to mist it through a pump bottle, as the supplied pump bottle in the kit seems to spray in a jet.  I have thought about warming it up before spraying to thin it a little but hadn't considered mixing with isopropyl alcohol! 

Thanks for the reply,.... that's helpful!

I am planning on refreshing the coolant over the winter and am interested if there is a procedure for doing this to avoid airlocks.  I am aware that it can be an issue on a K, but didn't know if there was a preferred way to carry this out on a Duratec ?

Out of interest, what make of half doors are you looking at and do you have a S3 or SV ? 

3 hours ago, ECR said:

Well done for asking! It’s what the forum is for….

Absolutely this.   

I too use Castrol B373 in my Tracsport, however i think this oil has now been discontinued so will need to look at a replacement.  

I would try Steve perks at SPC.  His knowledge of differentials, (And from experience SIerra diffs) is second to none, as is his workmanship.  

Steve Perks - SPC

Noise canceling vs traditional hearing protection....... pro's, pitfalls and myths

Discuss 

I think 16-18 ish is a popular range for 13's 

Thats helpful to know, thank you !

I was looking for a replacement cap for my duratec, but was unsure of the pressure rating, and i couldn't see that it was marked on the existing one anywhere.   

Thanks Andrew.  There are a few places that sell these, but it seems that the switching block comes in different models, so using the existing one may be an option to keep costs down.  some sellers below, and hopefully this will help anyone else searching for a fix to this problem in the future!  

https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/push-button-switches/6915371

https://www.enrgtech.co.uk/product/push-button-switches/ET13979715/A1PCA1X217K403

https://www.autopoweronline.co.uk/products/savage-switch-silver-momentary-fan

https://www.carbuilder.com/uk/natural-billet-aluminium-fan-switch

Definitive answer - 

I have managed to get the offending switch out and establish manufacturer.  

For reference, the switches i have are made by APEM, and the connector needs to be removed before the switch can be pulled through the dash towards the cockpit.  Just requires gentle pressure with a small screwdriver on the plastic tab marked with the arrow to release the connector block.  

That's someones interpretation of a rear fog light i think !

So here are a couple of pictures of the switches, front and back (As best as i could get the back).  It seems i could also do with a bit of advice on removal of the switch too!  

It appears there is a plastic threaded collar on the back which loosens the switch, but then wont go over the connector block.  There is also what seems to be a spacer on the back that spins freely when the plastic collar is loosened off, but i cant see a way of removing the switch either forwards or backwards through the dash ? 

I need a replacement heater switch and have found a couple of options (Nothing on the CC website) .  Does anyone know who the manufacturer was for this type of switch, or which if either of these 2 it may be? 

https://www.autopoweronline.co.uk/collections/savage-switches/products/savage-switch-silver-momentary-fan

https://www.demon-tweeks.com/trillogy-engraved-aluminium-push-button-switches-249863/?sku=TRISW3007&istCompanyId=a2904180-3a7d-4e56-b876-cf81c9512180&istFeedId=6fbc4b04-fd28-4ce1-8513-835c8f118690&istItemId=wptrrirat&istBid=t&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpPnQ7JvagAMVjsPtCh072gR_EAQYBiABEgK2VfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Thank you ! 

Having located it it seems the serial number is ST747.  When speaking to Redline, it seems the sender they supply for this is a ST745.  Would anyone be able to tell me what is fitted to other R500D's or if anyone has had to change one and encountered a similar issue ? 

Looking to change the oil pressure sender to the Stack dash in order to eliminate that as a source of erratic readings.  Does anyone know where it is located? How to change it? and what part number it is?  Have had a look on the CC parts website and its not clear if the one they have is generic or specific for the digi dash. 

#30 - They may opt for another Japanese brand .....? ..... Toyo ??

Thanks Graham, thats very helpful.  I was looking at other options such as Halfords, Sealey, Clarke etc and just wondered how the SGS offering stacked up as the price seems very good......  Just mindful the quality didnt suffer as a result

Its a long shot but can anyone give a review of this

https://www.sgs-engineering.com/stc3600b-36-inch-professional-7-drawer-roller-tool-cabinet

or a similar offering from SGS?