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[Flying Carrot Steve]

Ok, thanks for the education, much appreciated. 

 

I don't have a water rail on my blacktop then, but then I don't think it's fittable to mine as I have a turbo in the way?

 

I don't have the plastic thermostat housing either, I've got an aluminium upgraded part. 

 

[Naranja_Al]

4 hours ago, Insuranceman said:

Would this fit a zetec black top?

Yes, pretty much identical block to my ST170 👍
 

I have the thermostat housing for sale too if you decide to go for it 😉

[Insuranceman]

On 11/10/2025 at 16:26, Naranja_Al said:

Yes, pretty much identical block to my ST170 👍
 

I have the thermostat housing for sale too if you decide to go for it 😉

Is the rail as easy fit?

where does the coolant temp probe fit?

interested in the housing if i can get the go ahead from Mrs A.

[Naranja_Al]

11 minutes ago, Insuranceman said:

Is the rail as easy fit?

I didn’t fit mine but I have removed it which seemed pretty easy. I’m sure others will come along who have fitted one and confirm either way. Either way I’ve attached Raceline’s instructions for you.

 

It might be worth taking a look at BLiNK Motorsports instructions too (attached) and decide whether you want to run a header tank or expansion tank should you decide to fit a water rail.

 

Instruct - Water Rail Fitting 2.doc

 

Raceline WaterRail (BLiNK Logo).pdf

 

14 minutes ago, Insuranceman said:

coolant temp probe fit

The coolant temperature sensor fits on the back of the head in the rail. The rail comes with a couple of 1/8” NPT tapped holes for this purpose.

 

[Naranja_Al]

Keeping @Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AOhappy! 🤣

 

[Robin Parker (Red Spider) - Yorkshire AO]

Went to see Francis Rossi at the Barbican in York tonight. 

I've never seen so many middle aged men in double denim and Status Quo t shirts, myself included!!!!!

[Flying Carrot Steve]

🤟🎸🤟

[dvd8n]

Junked the nasty Westfield plenum and constructed my own with silicone and aluminium pipe. 

 

 

Reused the original K&N.

 

It's tight but it does fit under the bonnet.

[dvd8n]

Replaced the top radiator hose that was dripping onto my battery with a new one. 

 

 

Took the opportunity to change the old coolant of unknown vintage for fresh.

[dvd8n]

Relocated my battery from the nose, where it was getting dripped on, to the scuttle. 

 

 

Fortunately, a new intake plenum had just freed up some space.

[Andrzej]

I always wonder who thought that bartery in front of the car is a good idea?  Weight distribution, acess, water splash.. worst place for bartery in car .

[Andrzej]

I’ve lifted the Westfield Aerorace up to start preparing it for making it (sort of) road legal
It’s going to need quite a few meters of wiring for the lights, plus lights themselves, a handbrake, horn, fenders, and so on...
While I’m at it, I’ll change the oil in the gearbox and diff, and maybe modify the cooling system with a bypass.
Damn, there’s quite a lot to do — hope the winter will be long enough!