andrewmais Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 Ill do the check that Scott suggested (thanks Scott) and then replace with a new one and monitor it. I think it may have been caught by a flame in the garage previously. I can see myself asking a lot of questions on here...... great resource. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewmais Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 Just had a look on the inside of the filter and there's not a mark on it - so I think external damage of some description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Colonial Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 In which case and after you've checked for that leak, just spray it black. If it had been caught by flame, it would have singe or melting marks. If not, petrol on the filter at some point is a good bet. It might have been fixed already but the filter not replaced / refurbished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burlers Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Hi there, welcome & enjoy, your car looks great. I've got a live axled SEW and as all our club mates will tell you, by far superior to these fancy-pants independent suspension johny-come-lately types . Have you tried braking hard yet with it? I mean really hard? You'll soon get a feel for the brakes when you're on track. If they're maintained well, with good shoes, cylinders and seals are in good condition & your fluid system is all up together, you'll have no problems with drum brakes in my experience. Pretty soon you may want to upgrade your front pads if you do much in the way of track work, plenty of threads here about that,,, I upgraded front pads & with maintained standard rear drums & regular brake fluid changes & bleeding I'm happy so far having done a good few track days and hill climbs. I would put money (1p) on your faded filter being fuel related. Perhaps try running the car with the filter off & checking it over (no smoking though) Abingdon's lots of fun, post up when you're going you might meet a fellow member or two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FILFAN Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marto303 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Welcome from another SEW owner nowt wrong with a LIVE axle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander72 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Live axles Rock!!! Or is that the wrong phrase??? Welcome and have fun with your car - I have a live axle and its awesome :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander72 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Just looking at that filter I would say it is fuel mixture eroding it - Pipercross Filters are in my village and I drink with a few of the lads who work there - I will ask them their opinion…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory's Dad Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I've had this 'wear' on my previous Pipercross filter - started small and just grew. No evidence of anything coming from inside. I just replaced it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell O'Neill Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Looks like a fuel issue to me aswell. I know it's quite a contentious subject but there is a line a thought and suggestion from people with much greater knowledge than me , that foam filters aren't the best choice for carbs. I believe the concern is that with the nature of the carbs small particles of foam can dislodge from the filter and find their way into the carbs. Like i say, I know the subject has been discussed here and also been expressed by both my engine builder and RR operators, hence why I've stuck with the K&N filters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.RAD Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Welcome, lovely looking car! Live axles are great I have drums on the rear and have done a few trackdays now without any braking issues, try 15mins on track with 15-20mins cool down and see how you go. Ref the filter, have you got ram pipes/trumpets fitted? If so, what length? Short (15mm) or no trumpets allows fuel to spit back out the carbs, longer trumpets catch this (wandering into air resonance here which someone smarter than me would need to explain in detail). Get yourself a session on a rolling road and take the filter off, you'll soon see what I mean, but could explain what you've got there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrie Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Long live live. A friend had trouble with a Pipercross filter. One of the local cats was sharpening its claws on it. I'm with K&N, but they did catch fire once, when it wouldn't start (flooded I assume). Eurocarb (just up the road) sell the filter bits separately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewmais Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Thanks for all your feedback guys - so I need to buy a new replacement PiperCross Filter, this is the best price I can find I think...... http://www.burtonpower.com/pipercross-kk600-dual-air-filter-element-90mm-high-c602d.html Anyone sourced one any cheaper, better etc? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinten Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Thanks again Andrew for showing me around your Westie, it was as nice as in the pictures. An excellent buy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewmais Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 No problem Quinten, anytime. Thanks for your kind words regarding my car and good luck with your own search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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