69 replies to this topic

[Sprocket]

If both gaskets have gone, i can only assume the head torquing procedure has not been adheared to, many of the Vmax Scart boys run the decompression plate with out issue, though that kit is a different ball game and i cringe at the thought of mentioning Vmax Scart in comparison, there is none!

Dont forget that two head gaskets means that the gaskets will relax twice as much reducing the clamping force of the joint considerably, and most of us know, if the gasket is going to blow, its likely to be between the cylinders. I doubt hyour mating surfaces are to blame, or the decompression plate, its more a matter of procedure.

You are right though, the overall package is not well thought out. Just my opinion and is mine my own.

[Nic]

i would like to supercahrge my mini... would Vmax Scart be the best option to go for by the looks of things???

[Jake Blues]

Depends on how rich you are!

[Dev]

please can only KER781G and jonspeed post on this from now on.

Jake can you ask Jonspeed for a reply on this?

All other posts will be deleted.

[ker781g]

If both gaskets have gone, i can only assume the head torquing procedure has not been adheared to, many of the Vmax Scart boys run the decompression plate with out issue, though that kit is a different ball game and i cringe at the thought of mentioning Vmax Scart in comparison, there is none!

Dont forget that two head gaskets means that the gaskets will relax twice as much reducing the clamping force of the joint considerably, and most of us know, if the gasket is going to blow, its likely to be between the cylinders. I doubt hyour mating surfaces are to blame, or the decompression plate, its more a matter of procedure.

You are right though, the overall package is not well thought out. Just my opinion and is mine my own.

Cylinder head was torqued up using the jonspeed recomendations and instructions!

[ker781g]

Depends on how rich you are!

in my opinion the vmax scart kit is worth the extra money!

[ker781g]

please can only KER781G and jonspeed post on this from now on.

Jake can you ask Jonspeed for a reply on this?

All other posts will be deleted.

Well we thought this was a public forum where people can discuss problems and ideas.Guess not! >

[Jammy]

You can aire your problems that you've experienced with a company, however any comment by those not involved would ultimately not help the situation, especially if you are currently dealing with the company involved to try and come to an amicable solution (we've already seen that in practise last week).

If you would like any technical assistance then that can be requested in the Technical sections.

If you have any problem with these policies then please contact me via PM.

[ker781g]

You can aire your problems that you've experienced with a company, however any comment by those not involved would ultimately not help the situation, especially if you are currently dealing with the company involved to try and come to an amicable solution (we've already seen that in practise last week).

If you would like any technical assistance then that can be requested in the Technical sections.

If you have any problem with these policies then please contact me via PM.

Hi thanks for the reply. No longer dealing with jonspeeed. Just putting the whole story so other people in my opinion dont get took for a ride like i did.Feel free to move this story to another section.

[Jammy]

Thats fine. I'm happy to leave this topic where it is. We (as a forum) just have to be very careful in this age of ambulance chasers and easy lawsuits that we don't allow anything that could be taken as libellous, or could come across as a campaign against a company. Hence why we try to make sure that only those parties involved in each case reply on the topic.

My personal feeling is that I'd love everyone and anyone to reply, especially when they can be helpful and offer advice as to how you can remedy the situation, however we have to remain cautious and professional in these situations.

[wolfie]

decompression plates are a bodge its that simple, if compression needs lowering then use dished pistons and/or chamber the head, if you dont have the money to do forced induction properly you are better off not doing it at all as you will end up spending out on bodges

personally i would not buy from a company that a) uses its customers as a test bed like this b) supplies a bodged up decompression plate as part of a kit

[Jammy]

decompression plates are a bodge its that simple, if compression needs lowering then use dished pistons and/or chamber the head, if you dont have the money to do forced induction properly you are better off not doing it at all as you will end up spending out on bodges

personally i would not buy from a company that a) uses its customers as a test bed like this b) supplies a bodged up decompression plate as part of a kit

See, this is kinda why I prefer only the people involved in the situation to reply!

Don't Vmax scart (who've been supplying kits for years), also use decompression plates?

[Simon@minispares.com]

Yes they do, as shown in latest issue of Miniworld

[Jake Blues]

decompression plates are a bodge its that simple, if compression needs lowering then use dished pistons and/or chamber the head, if you dont have the money to do forced induction properly you are better off not doing it at all as you will end up spending out on bodges

personally i would not buy from a company that a) uses its customers as a test bed like this b) supplies a bodged up decompression plate as part of a kit

See, this is kinda why I prefer only the people involved in the situation to reply!

Don't Vmax scart (who've been supplying kits for years), also use decompression plates?

As far as I know as well, yes. It's a kit that has been around for a while so is hardly in the "test bed" phase. (Carl's been emailed....wait out...)

[miniboo]

waiting out...................................