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Originally Posted by AdrianH

The poor CVH! You monster sir;

Just consider what may or may transport across, such as sump, and I would imagine the carbs would as well, OK on a new inlet plate.

Was the problem due to heat build up do you think or lack of oil? Would it be wise to fit an oil cooler if doing track days and better cooling fan/lower thermostat.

Just wondering as I would expect the same amount of heat generated from Zetec if not more with more BHP?



Adrian

I think it was totally my fault

I think any old engine given that much abuse would eventually give, i should have came in earlier or eased off to let it cool! but i wasnt that concerned about the cvh"s welfare!

The oil pressure dropped a reasonable ammount as it was extremely hot so subsequently very thin which wont have helped, that coupled with the fact the engine was extremely hot = dead cvh.

I probably will be upgrading the rad when i do the engine though, it was a clio unit which was absolutely fine on the road but not ideal for track use it seems.

You are right in saying i will be reusing the sump, pickup pipe and my bike carbs.