Twink BVH Engine Oil Change & Rocker Cover Gasket
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 10:31 pm
Hi,
I had the twink in my Plus 2 rebuilt by a well recognised UK Lotus specialist a couple of years ago. It was good for the first 100 miles then lots of problems starting and running meant that I never had the opportunity to get it back to them, or drive it much. So consequently the 500 miles running in has taken 2 years....I was never wildly impressed with their service so would rather avoid the 200 mile round trip for them to change the oil and filter and probably charge me for it as well so thought I'd do it myself. With a little help from people on here.....
So, firstly what oil and filter do folks recommend, and also the rocker gasket is leaking - even sticking out loose at one point so I'll certainly have to change that - are there any recommended suppliers or types/brands to avoid/buy? When I asked them on the phone what they would do it was just change the oil and filter but is there anything else I should tighten/check/do?
Thanks in advance
Joe
I had the twink in my Plus 2 rebuilt by a well recognised UK Lotus specialist a couple of years ago. It was good for the first 100 miles then lots of problems starting and running meant that I never had the opportunity to get it back to them, or drive it much. So consequently the 500 miles running in has taken 2 years....I was never wildly impressed with their service so would rather avoid the 200 mile round trip for them to change the oil and filter and probably charge me for it as well so thought I'd do it myself. With a little help from people on here.....
So, firstly what oil and filter do folks recommend, and also the rocker gasket is leaking - even sticking out loose at one point so I'll certainly have to change that - are there any recommended suppliers or types/brands to avoid/buy? When I asked them on the phone what they would do it was just change the oil and filter but is there anything else I should tighten/check/do?
Thanks in advance
Joe