Sim

After 25 years, it’s time to take out my k-series engine for the first time. Does anyone have an engine crane somewhere near Maidenhead that I can borrow. I’ve checked the loan register, but there don’t seem to be any nearby. thanks Simon

Here's some precious suggestions from Google search Simon

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Hi Richard, I've probably got something suitable I can dig out later if you're still looking. Your friend may need to check with Emerald that his K3 is suitable - my 2nd hand one had to go back to be modded. Simon

Rimmer Bros claim to do a genuine part for about £80 definitely check the connector to the lambda sensor though as well as for exhaust leaks simon

Has there been any discussion here about charging LiFePO4 batteries at low temperatures and driving your car at temperatures below 0C? When I've looked at LiFePO4 batteries for my campervan, they are usually specced to -20C for discharge, but the lower limit is 0C for charging. If it has an integrated BMS (battery management system), then this may be set to prevent charging below 0C to protect the battery , but if you drive your car, then the battery's just discharging. If the BMS doesn't prevent charge below 0C, then you risk damaging your battery. Simon

It's really easy to damage the electrical sender - it's very low and exposed- I damaged 2 by going over the anti-exit plates on the way into the company carpark before I realised what was causing the issue. caterham used to sell a remote mount kit - to place it on the cross member - don't know if they still do. Simon

The MOT inspection manual changed on 11 Jan 2021. The change in the Headlamp compliance section is :- 4.1.4 Headlamps - Compliance with requirements - Changed sentence from 'Existing halogen headlamp units should not be converted to be used with HID bulbs. If such a conversion has been done, you must fail the headlamp.' to 'Existing halogen headlamp units should not be converted to be used with high intensity discharge (HID) or light emitting diode (LED) bulbs. If such a conversion has been done, you must fail the headlamp.' Simon

Leave the heater valve open all the time when filling and running - Ive not seen an airlock at that end - (especially with a bleed tee) Is the bottom hose from radiator getting hot? if not, then either an airlock or thermostat is not opening ( rather than a fan problem) i don't think fan will come on unless there's flow of hot coolant through the radiator and that won't happen until thermostat opens and bottom hose is hot. ( if you search the archives, another long term solution is to drill a small hole in the thermostat, so it is permanently passing a small amount of coolant through radiator and helps with airlock removal. The downside is it can overcool in cold weather) Simon

Why would 1 &3 fit differently to 2&4 - surely the fit is going to be the same on all? (I've an EU2 , so don't understand the subtleties of EU3) Simon

What length of hose do I need to replace everything on a 1999 K-series? - Still on its original hose Simon

Exhaust manifold touching the chassis? Simon

You will find that this keeps happening and eventually get fed up enough to search the archives for an alternative part from another supplier Simon

Any left and I’ll take one Simon

according to their website, powerlite also do a multi-drilled bracket version - the RAC4320MS. I guess you've bought the RAC430 with the fixed bracket Simon