Geoff Dixon

Or crank sensor which reads teeth on flywheel

Flywheel crank sensor

Fitted an R500 flywheel and clutch to my 1.6 two years ago. No problems at all. Engine spins much faster, also loses speed much faster which is noticeable when changing gear as slight jerkiness. But takes off like a scalded cat.

I went through the same dilemma years ago. I always felt as if the car was breaking from the rear. I went for the James Whiting Alcon package which is a really nice piece of kit. Light alloy 4 pot calipers save a bit of weight and you dont have to go to the considerablee expense of replacing the discs so is an easy job to do in an afternoon. I also upgraded the pads and fitted an uprated master cylinder. Brakes are now superb. Have had no problems with overheating. This is much cheaper than going down the Caterham route.You have to watch you dont upgrade the front set so much that you then have to resort to upgrading the rear brakes. Balance is the key.

I had the same problem it was the crank sensor reading the teeth on the flywheel. Have you checked it - they cost peanuts

Check the crank sensor as well, if its worn down the emerald does not get signal so cant send the spark.

Or try James Whiting's 4 pot light alloy Alcon conversion for the front which uses the existing discs. With the right pads these work great on my 200 bhp K series. Has the benefit of using the existing discs.

Some time aog I had exactly the same problem. It was the crank sensor. Disconnect the sensor and remove it, its held in by one bolt. In the centre of the sensor there is ( or should be) a carbon pole which should be about half inch long This reads the teeeth on the flywheel. Mine had worn down to less than a centimetre and when the flywheel rotated the sensor could not read the revolutions. New sensor fixed it straight away.

I had a ticking noise which swore was in the head. Turned out to be your worst dream: Big Ends Crank Rods Liners

No trouble, will wait for your call.

No I am not, never been anywhere near Holland unless there is another Geoff Dixon. Have tried to e mail you twice but in both cases the mail bounced back. Give me a ring on 07836 608790

Cant access my e mail until Monday but noted!!!!

Caterham ( Luke) harnesses Yellow 1997 2 inch straps

Have two just taken out of my 1997 car. In OK condition, no cuts etc leather nicely worn. Complete with runners and head rests.

Scholar rebuilt my block, new liners, strengten ed etc and also suplied new rods as took from 1.6 to 1.8. Excellent service, good bunch of guys.