Does anyone know how high the top of the coolant recovery bottle needs to be? It is no problem to get the filler cap above the radiator, but what about the...
I fabricated a bracket mounted to the frame just behind the right front wheel, in the "V". The coolant level is just above the top of the head, allowing 3/4...
The bottle on the XI kits is not a recovery bottle, but rather an expansion tank. It is a reservoir of coolant, and features coolant circulation, which expels...
If the expansion bottle is permanently fixed, the 'full' level will need to be above the highest level of water in the engine and radiator. BUT: The coolant...
THE SURGE TANK (AKA "HEADER TANK), IS NOT A COOLANT RECOVERY RESERVOIR. It comprises a circuit of the cooling system specifically to REMOVE BUBBLES FROM THE...
Fair comment, but make up your mind... is it a coolant recovery bottle, an expansion tank, or a swirl pot/header tank?! The Sylva is an expansion tank NOT a...
I like the header tank. Bubbles are eliminated, and the coolant level can be checked by sight. Filling and replenishment is simple, and no bleed screws are...
I agree, but as I previously explained, the expansion bottle arrangement I use on my Sylva allows me to demount the bottle an hold it a good couple of feet...
It's bad engineering. Even if Nissan did it. It just is not right as it doesn't allow the tank to do its job. Nissan didn't use the low mounted header tank on...
OK, whatever.... you're clearly happy with your header tank, and me and the world's motor industry are happy with a pressurised system and an expansion tank. ...
Not exactly. The post was not about which was best, or even my preference. It was about an incorrect installation of a critical component of the cooling...
Hello everyone, I recently purchased an 80's era Westfield XI LeMans rt. hand drive, MG 1275, 4 speed, etc. The car runs great sans a leaky RMS. The body is in...
Hi Eric, I sent you a private response previously, but perhaps the email didn't go through? Some answers below. ... Westfield can supply both, although they...
I have had both new and old XIs here, and the differences are not enough to make a difference when it comes to interior and tonneau. The interior kit should...
Gentlemen: I am getting very close now to having a real car. Engine is in and the only hold up is lack of roller rockers (they are on the way). I am using a...
The linkage from APT works well. Not knowing which manifold you're using, you might want to consider your hood clearance as it bolts to the top of the...
As am I. It should work then. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry ... From: "Steve Schroeder" <stephenschroeder@...> Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:53:25...
I have a flat intake for my DCOE 45 (if you are not using a '45 sized carb, you will probably not get a satisfactory jetting, but that is another post, for...
Hi Everybody, I was hoping somebody might be able to help with information on a individual or a bodyshop/coachworks that could undertake a full aluminium body...
Sean, I believe that a full body for an Eleven goes for about $25K. Esko From: westfield_eleven@yahoogroups.com [mailto:westfield_eleven@yahoogroups.com] On...
There are probably a dozen shops in the US that have done full Lotus 11 bodies. A look through any of the vintage racing magazines should turn up a few of...
I am seriously considering looking for and purchasing a Westfield 11. I've never owned a "kit" car. I see some are titled per the donor car. Does this mean...
Insurers can't really limit your mileage. In any case, it is doubtful that you would drive the Westy that much. You can drive it as much as you want, but for a...
Much depends on state laws but typically the easiest way to title the vehicle is as the donor vehicle using the donor's VIN. In Illinois you can actually...
Today I tried a trial fit of the 45 DCOE with the top linkage and found it is hitting the cowling. Need another 1" of clearance or am I doing something wrong...
To fit properly, the manifold has to be flat, 90º to the cylider head. If it is slanted upwards at all, it will hit the bonnet. If the manifold is slanted up,...
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