Caterham Dry Sump capacity

[jfgw]

Hi guys,

So after almost a year off the road, my rebuilt engine is scheduled to go back into the car in a week or so....to say I am excited is a massive understatement!

 

I am about to order some oil for the break-in period, and it occurred to me that I am not sure how much I need.

 

I have a Vauxhall XE engine, using the Caterham dry sump system. Does anyone know the oil capacity for this? Filter is already full.

 

Thanks very much,

James

[bsimon]

James,

 

I seem to recall you have the Caterham system with the bell tank reservoir. They used to claim 4.5 liters, But I recall most folks can only squeeze in 4 liters before the tank pukes to the catch can.

 

This might help. It's from Caterham's fitting instructions (Vauxhall Dry Sump System_master.doc)

 

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vii) The belltank housing should be filled to approximately 10” from the bottom with synthetic oil. Check the oil level, this can only be done once the engine has been run to normal operating temperature and switched off. The oil level must be checked straight away using a length of metal or wooden rod.

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PM me and I'll send you the .doc if you don't already have it.

[jfgw]

Thanks very much indeed Bob. PM on its way

[yellowss7]

I have the Caterham Bell Housing dry sump tank on my Rover K. Bob is correct on the capacity. The tried and true method of finding if the tank is filled correctly is that it will puke out the excess oil into the catch tank after a good run. If it doesn't puke, then add a little at a time until it does. Pretty scientific eh?

 

Tom

[jfgw]

Thanks Tom, I have experienced that 'scientific' method in the past and know exactly what you mean!! I was more worried about how much of the 'break-in' oil I needed to buy as I hopefully won't have a need for the excess again!!