Rotus Project Build

Jamie R · March 11, 2021, 04:43:04 AM

Quote from: clive on March 10, 2021, 09:38:36 PM
Here we go/

Not an RX-8 but the engine block oil flow diagram is the same less the turbo.

No 1 is a pressure relief valve with a spring and plunger behind. No 2 is the actual pressure regulator which Malcolm indicated.

For the sump you really don't need anything different, you just need a reducer under your new filler neck to stop the oil washing up and getting into the intake etc.
Hope this helps

Thanks for clarifying Clive.

Unfortunately I'm a bit further down the road and already have the burpy oil catch tank.

I don't mind so much making a new sump. The old one is a bit tatty.

I'd sooner be welding up a new sump than blasted wiring lolll... head fried recently. I'm currently pestering the Wiltshire electron witch doctor every 5 mins of the day for support.

The bill is running up lol

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re japi · March 11, 2021, 06:19:51 AM

Yes, thats pressure release valve. You need some clearence around it.

If you are considering to use baffle plate, check out some reference pics from google to see how people layed out those holes.

For me, I made one for my engine for few reasons. Using 6 mm steel plate, it (hopefully) makes engine block more stronger when engine wants to warp

It also creates some extra oil volume to sump. However, im still using stock lengt pick up.

But if you want to do completely new sump, its a different story. Rennys sump is quite good compared to older models tho

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Mr Spiller · March 11, 2021, 11:27:43 AM

Quote from: re japi on March 11, 2021, 06:19:51 AM
Yes, thats pressure release valve. You need some clearence around it.

If you are considering to use baffle plate, check out some reference pics from google to see how people layed out those holes.

For me, I made one for my engine for few reasons. Using 6 mm steel plate, it (hopefully) makes engine block more stronger when engine wants to warp

It also creates some extra oil volume to sump. However, im still using stock lengt pick up.

But if you want to do completely new sump, its a different story. Rennys sump is quite good compared to older models tho

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I've had a bit of an oil leak on my 8 , been there a while
Took it apart last night to have a look
Seems the baffle plate I bought , the hole was in the wrong place at the front , this was effectively stopping the baffle plate and sump sealing together when bolts were tightened

I have since modified the hole so it fits
Hope that helps Jamie

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re japi · March 11, 2021, 11:49:41 AM

Yes, that is obvious problem. And another obvious is that regulator is directed straight into seals (basically outwards). So you should direct that oil squirt from regulator towards middle of the pan. And under that, big hole to baffle plate.
Also dont forget dipstick hole

Some used OEM gasket seal to seal oil pan. I didnt because of baffle plate. Good tip to get good seal between basically three surfases, is that when you aply sealant glue/mass (or whateva), do not tighten those bolts. Let it set about half an hour, and then torque it

Hope these help too

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Jamie R · March 11, 2021, 11:56:51 AM

I'm building a variant of this which worked well on jons car

There's no plate that covers the entirety

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Jamie R · March 11, 2021, 02:29:29 PM

Christ!

Flat out at work today !

Mr Spiller · March 11, 2021, 02:40:55 PM

Looks good
I have the right job to help you along with your projects

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Mr Spiller · March 11, 2021, 02:57:12 PM

Quote from: Mr Spiller on March 11, 2021, 02:40:55 PM
Looks good
You have the right job to help you along with your projects

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Jamie R · March 11, 2021, 02:57:19 PM

Quote from: Mr Spiller on March 11, 2021, 02:40:55 PM
Looks good
I have the right job to help you along with your projects

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Go on ...... I'm all ears

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Jamie R · March 11, 2021, 04:22:44 PM

Oh I have the right job.

Lol yeah it helps.

The perks are worth a lot to me. And being 10 mins down the road.

My days of travelling the country doing technical sales are long gone.

Miss the company car, but the money instead pays for go faster rotus parts lol

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re japi · March 12, 2021, 07:23:04 AM

Quote from: Jamie R on March 11, 2021, 11:56:51 AM

I'm building a variant of this which worked well on jons car

There's no plate that covers the entirety

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Oh, ok

That is actually really nice, I bet that works

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Jamie R · March 13, 2021, 02:15:32 PM

Wires wires wires wires !

I love electrics !

Glad there are some helpful peeps in this world.

So a clue to the next masterpiece puzzle part of this rotus jigsaw.

This is a concept test bed which will be tested in the car tomorrow.

Jon you cant let the cat out the bag what it is, but i applaud you for your help n support, we still got a long way to go yet.

Jamie R · March 13, 2021, 02:18:26 PM

Heater controls going in bloody archaic levers

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Jamie R · March 13, 2021, 02:19:32 PM

Designed a bezel to go over the top which I'll get 3D printed

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Jamie R · March 13, 2021, 02:20:35 PM

Because if truth be told,

I didn't like the price of this plastic !

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