First Cobra.

[UK RUSS]

Originally posted by Back in Black


Immediately drain the milkshake and remove the oil pan... remove several crank/rod bearing caps and look for any wear.. if there's any scratches or damage you are looking at overhaul If they are OK then you must properly re-torque the bolts and re-install the pan of course.

This is what happened to my motor due to incompetent intake installation by my manufacturer (Vern Redel) If you catch it early (assuming there is damage) the cheaper it will be !

Another problem I had was that Vern used the threaded metal rods to mount the radiator fan, and NO lock nuts! So the bottom two fell out and I ended up with a "swing-away fan". It looked good upon inspection but under acceleration the fan became useless! Not likely that's your problem but it's something to look for.. fan not doing it's job somehow.. or bad thermostat, etc..

I am also going with the Evan's cooling non-antifreeze liquid upon startup.. this seems to be great stuff and I'll give a report on what results I get !

Before you mess with the cooling system consider an oil cooler with manual electric fan.. I mounted mine in the nose and it will give me optional cooling..she's not used for commuting or really cold weather unless it's dry and she is warmed up well first.

Thank you back in black, I'll heed your advice & let you know how I get on,
Russell.