CHRIS CLARK Posted October 5, 2001 Share Posted October 5, 2001 Has anyone who has fitted this device to a 'K' series been concerned about the way that the inner (next to block) hose fouls on a part of said block? I am tempted to cut/grind/saw the excess part away to give better clearance. Yes? If the Caterham instructions had made mention of this I could have saved some time and grief and done it before the engine was fitted! The alternator lower support/adjuster bracket also is not really very good as that gets in the way too. I think the later ones may be OK. I have both early 'K' and later versions, but I am inclined to stay with the earlier type. Reason:- the earlier one has a larger pulley diameter and a 'better' front cooling fan. Edited by - chris clark on 8 Oct 2001 00:34:40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted October 5, 2001 Share Posted October 5, 2001 I fitted an Apollo some months back to my '99 1.8K and haven't noticed any problems yet with hose fouling (although I agree the fit is mighty tight). However, I'm about to lift the engine out to replace a clapped-out clutch release bearing (another story), so if you can wait a week or so, I should be able to give you a more accurate opinion. JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted October 5, 2001 Author Share Posted October 5, 2001 Well John, Mine ain't going anywhere for a while, so please let me know! TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Walker Posted October 7, 2001 Share Posted October 7, 2001 Chris, I to had this problem and found it necessary to file away the offending boss on the block. This removed the stress off the oil pipes and allowed the sandwich plate seat as it should giving an oil tight seal. Rob. Edited by - Rob walker on 7 Oct 2001 12:33:32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Carmichael Posted October 7, 2001 Share Posted October 7, 2001 I had to do the same as Rob describes on my wet sump K. The set up on the new engine is much better with the ickle Nippon Denso alternator mounted high up on the block; there is loads of room to run the Apollo pipes round the side rather than through the belt. No filing involved. thumbsup.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted October 7, 2001 Author Share Posted October 7, 2001 Thanks Rob & Peter. Umm; I was thinking of going over to the smaller alternator as my 1.4 (transferred) unit is the larger Rover with the three contact type plug.New loom is the two wire type; typical! Have just been given though a brand new later Rover unit so will use that as a trial. Have examined another 1800 block out of the car (thanks Mick S) and I too thought there'd be no harm in removing some of that section. We'll give it a go!!! I would go the smaller alt. route Peter if it weren't for the free giftthumbsup.gif Out of interest, does it use the same top support bracket or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted October 12, 2001 Share Posted October 12, 2001 Chris, I promised you an update when I'd removed my engine... Even though the inboard pipe touches the crankcase, I can't see any trace of damage or wear. In fact, the pipe ends in a metal crimped sleeve, and this is what contacts the block, so there seems no likelihood of damage to the rubber. Hope this helps. JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Carmichael Posted October 12, 2001 Share Posted October 12, 2001 No. The kit from Brise includes a lighter bracket and a larger pulley to gear it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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