Steve Campbell

No comments on oil or filter ?? I've found a stockist of Comma oil locally...presume 5w50 is the right stuff ? Oil filter anyone .... how do I find out what it is and where to get it ? Steve Campbell Orange R400 Duratec

Not enough use to be able to comment on what numbers are displayed and whether they are sensible. It does have fuel pressure display but not sure on the numbers (the only ones I've been interested in so far have been speed, fuel level and water T !!) The buttons are definitely not in the right order as I have the book which indicates what tbird says....but mine... Currently from left to right : Stack One, Don't know, Don't know, Stack 3, Don't know Does this make sense > ? Can they be wired "the wrong way" ?? Any answers on questions 1 & 2 ?? Thanks, Steve Edited by - Steve Campbell on 19 Apr 2010 12:28:16 Edited by - Steve Campbell on 19 Apr 2010 12:36:44

OK thanks. Do you mean all the wiring will be in place and it just needs the T sensor fitted and connected ? Might take a look at that. A visit to my local meet to see if someone has the "knowledge" is on the cards I think. Trying to get used to the Stack. I'm sure the wiring is not as per the book (ie on my car, the 2nd button from the right seems to be button 3, and the first on the left seems to be button 1). Why don't they just go 1,2,3,4 from either end !! Doh...need some more time to play with it with the book in my lap as I was just pressing stuff and seeing what happened !

Hi all, New owner of a June 08 R400 Duratec. Couple of questions : 1) Which oil to use ?? Manual appears to say 0w-40 for all cars or for performace driving suggests 5w-50. I'm assuming 5w -50 is the one to go for ? ...and whats the best source of this elixir ?? 2) Oil Filter....is this a standard Halford type job or something special ? If Halfords, anyone know the code number ? ..if not, where to get one for best value ? 3) I have stack Dash and the only thing that seems not to be working is oil temperature. I'm assuming this car should have oil T sender. Can anyone give me a numpty's guide to tracking down the problem ?? I have no idea on the wiring or even where the T sender would be..... Thanks all, watch this space for more numpty questions as I get used to the car. Steve Campbell Orange R400 Duratec

2 spotted in 2 days. That was me Grebby.....taking my niece for a little run in my new toy !! Great day for it ! Steve Campbell Orange R400 Duratec

I was heading home from the Wycombe Wanderers game and glimpsed you on the A4010.

That was me with my 6 year old as passenger. Was a nice day for it ...except the damn traffic going towards Windsor !!! Steve Campbell Orange R400 Duratec

Problem solved..thought I had puncture but turned out to be faulty valve. Phew ! Thanks for the tips on where to look though.

Is Caterham the only place to get CR500 tyres ? Steve Campbell Orange R400 Duratec

...also have one that needs a small amount of weld TLC .. Steve Campbell Orange R400 Duratec

Thanks Andrew. Downloads complete !

Anyone know how I would source an R400 Duratec build manual ??

hmmm...no one... !

As the above says, anyone know the car or owner ?? Edited by - steve campbell on 25 Mar 2010 19:10:16

Cookie, Not bought anything yet...in the market for an R400 Duratec.....if I can find one... Hope to be back in the driving seat ASAP. I've got my name down for Legoland but that will now obviously be dependent on me getting a car in the meantime !! Steve Campbell P889 GRR

A BTTT ping Still looking. Edited by - Steve Campbell on 26 Mar 2010 19:56:13

Here P 889 GRR Happy to give anyone the background if they are looking. I've had her for 10 years...but she's going as I'm on the upgraditis journey :-). Sad to see her go...we've had some good times !! Steve Campbell P889 GRR

Anyone know what a standard R400 Duratec registers on the noisyometer ?? Thanks

Paul, Ref blatmail.....I'm away on business at the moment but my wife told me you dropped me a note. Will contact you over the weekend. Thanks, Steve Steve Campbell P889 GRR

In the market for an early R400 Duratec. Was just too late to look at the orange and lime green ones that just went through Caterham South. If anyone is thinking of selling their pride and joy, drop me a line. Steve Campbell P889 GRR

Well...getting the old oil seal out was a bit of a problem...but not as hard as getting the damn diff back in the car...1.5 hrs it took me.....those damn spacer washers are a pain......including half of the time chasing the stupid washers around the garage every time they fell out...... 😬 All back in now...just need to put the rear suspension back together tomorrow and I should be good to go...... This is the biggest job I've tried....frustrating ...but with a satisfying cup of tea and grin at the end of it.... 😬

Thanks Jonathan. Viewing page 8 (RH side) seems to confirm its just tighten to specified torque which matches my Sierra Diff schematic. Now...how do I get the oil seal out and new one in without the special tools :-) Over to POBC 😬

Hmmm...I didn't mark the nut position...hadn't been given that advice for the standard Sierra diff on a dedion....1997 supersport Can someone confirm ?? I pulled a Sierra Diff schematic from the web and from what I recall (it's at home) it just had a torque setting for the flange nut......... Will check when I get home.....but any advice much appreciated as I want to get all this back together at the weekend if possible. UPDATED : Yes....seems 110 NM torque on the drive flange and no positioning. The drive pinion nut with collapsible spacer doesn't need to be undone to replace the oil seal....if someone has done this....confirmation please....thanks Edited by - Steve Campbell on 19 Jan 2010 19:15:06 Edited by - Steve Campbell on 19 Jan 2010 19:17:38

Thanks Ian...went and got one last night and it did the job. It's a dedion. New oil seal on its way from Caterham now so should get it back together at the weekend....incidentally...I didn't have time last night but any ideas on : How do I get the old oil seal out ??? screwdriver and care or some other way ? How do I get the new oil seal in and correctly positioned ? Any advice on pushing it into place ?? Steve Campbell P889 GRR

Would this do the job ? screwfix puller