took my litace to cornwall from sheffield 2 weeks ago and it overheated cracking the cylinder head had it relayed back with the AA and have now got a replacement head from www.ukcylinderheads.co.uk £325 +£25 del +vat including return of exchange head,£50+vat for headgasket set (ajusa) & £20+vat for bolts,Head was in stock and i recieved it within 18 hrs of placing order,Where do i get a durite temp gauge from and what is the correct part number

- (#5720) mitch, 7 Oct 02

mitch,
i got my gauge/sender etc from vehicle wiring products of ilkeston, derbys and they do a very good and prompt postal service. they have a website where you can view their online catalogue, ie
www.vehicle-wiring-products.co.uk

look under the gauges section and the part no is 52323. this includes the sender but, for the 2ct engine you will also need the adaptor, part no t250 .


- (#5721) John Davis, 7 Oct 02

cheers john,
found the gauge no probs but just wanted to query you on the adapter (part no t250),it appears to be a t piece for oil pressure gauge,havent had a look at job yet so havent a clue myself but i thought it would just need a male/female thread adaptor ,i'll wait to hear of you before ordering,,,,,,,,,,

- (#5757) mitch, 9 Oct 02

Mitch, my sincere apologies, I made an error re the adaptor. Yes, you are quite right, all you need is a male/female thread adaptor and the one you want, from Vehicle Wiring Prods is part NoT262, ie, 16mm to 1/8npt

- (#5758) Johnn Davis, 9 Oct 02

cheers again ,John,
i'll get it ordered ,just having head fitted as I type, lucky for me i have a friend in the trade so I should be back on the road later today.Ive been debating on whether or not to convert fan to electric if i can find one big enough at local scrapyard

- (#5807) mitch, 12 Oct 02