YW Sin Posted October 15, 2002 Share Posted October 15, 2002 HELLO every one! I have just joined in the club 😬. My colleague at work who has a same car as mine (an 1.7 X-flow) has blown up his engine a few weeks a go during his holiday near the Alps and now looking for a new one. His original engine was so heavily modified by the previous owner; he seems to have difficulties finding the fitting parts. We came to a conclusion that it may be better off to find a second hand but original Caterham supplied X-flow engine in good working condition. How easy is it these days to find an original Caterham spec X-flow engines???? and what could be the asking price? Any suggestions very much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 I dont know if you planned to get your X-flow parts locally or in England, but one of your bet bets is to try Burton Engineering, located near Ilford in Essex. They can supply just about every part for a X-flow including all the special performance parts. Telephone number is 0208 5540920. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 Try The 7 Workshop. The great gods Chris Wheeler and Roger King xcan be found there - all things Seven related, especially Crossflows. Small Boy - with Loud Toy! See Eugene here and Lotus@Herts here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.R. Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 I have sent you an E-mail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YW Sin Posted October 16, 2002 Author Share Posted October 16, 2002 J.R, I have relayed your mail to my friend Thomas, He is very interested and will reply soon! And thanks others for ~~~ the good infos!   ~~~ standard 1.7 X-flow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilyhands Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 Here is an advert for a good xflow for sale on the sevens list..   Due to an upgrade to K-Series power I am selling my Ford Crossflow as a complete unit; from inlet manifold through to exhaust system - all you will need is an Emerald ECU and wiring loom to be up and running (the engine has been fully mapped by Dave Walker so no additional rolling road time should be necessary ) The spec is as follows: Oselli supplied head fettled by Dave Andrews REC 214N Stainless valves: 34mm Exhaust, 41mm Inlet Bronze guides and Duplex springs 711M Block +0.060" (1660cc) - spare set of 0.090" pistons available should a re-bore ever be necessary. (The engine has done less than 3000 miles since its last re-build.) Powermax solid skirt pistons Kent 234 Camshaft Duplex timing chain and vernier pulley Heavy duty mains and big ends Lightened flywheel Burtons shallow baffled sump HP/HC Oil pump Steel billet crankshaft front pulley/timing wheel Alloy rocker box Alloy bell housing with wasted spark coil mounting bracket (uses standard Zetec coil) Alloy inlet manifold, with Astra GTE injectors, and fuel rail DIY Throttle bodies (ex Dellorto DHLA 40s - modified iaw Dave Walker article in CCC) ITG Air filter and trumpets Westfield stainless exhaust system (inc baffle cone for 'quiet' track days) All ECU sensors (crankangle, air temp, water temp) included Complete with starter motor and alternator The price for the whole package is #750 Located in Hampshire - test ride available until end-Oct when tax expires. Phone for more details: 07710 403039 Regards all Richard Green RMGREEN@qinetiq.com   I have seen the engine and it is a belter. Oily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YW Sin Posted October 16, 2002 Author Share Posted October 16, 2002 Thanks Oily hand!! I will rely this to Thomas as well!! As an X-flow owner my self, I am glad to see that these engine are still available. On the other hand, Why are ~~~ the X-flow engines are being swapped for Ztec and K ??? Am I missing out something here  ~~~ standard 1.7 X-flow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budgie Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 Why indeed ,crossflows rule.(Here we go again). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YW Sin Posted October 16, 2002 Author Share Posted October 16, 2002 I like my X Flow because: 1- It makes great noise (Who said 4 cylinders are for shopping Trolleys?) 2- Has decent performance. 3- Parts still available and cheap. 4- Keeps me busy in the rainy weekends ( fixing it up ). 5- Simplicity ( So even I can fix some problems ). 6- It is old already so it must become an antique soon right?  Though, from time to time, I wonder what it would be like to have a Honda S2000 engine under the bonnet......  ~~~ standard 1.7 X-flow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe Giroulle Posted October 17, 2002 Share Posted October 17, 2002 Hi J.R., I'm looking for un upgrade for my 1600 X-flow sprint engine. What will be your advice? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard M Green Posted October 17, 2002 Share Posted October 17, 2002 Thanks Oily for that endorsement of my engine...... YW, if your friend is interested in buying the engine then I can arrange delivery to Cergy Pontoise at no cost to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YW Sin Posted October 17, 2002 Author Share Posted October 17, 2002 Richard, Thanks for your reply, I have been talking with my friend Thomas ( the guy who needs the engine ) and He is still stuck with desicion making. But I will let him know that your engine could be delivered to Cergy Pontoise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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