K series clear cam belt cover

diesel destroyer · Post by **diesel destroyer** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 9:43 am

Hi all

Anyone know of a company who makes clear cam belt covers for the K series?

Im after a see through cover..

Regards

Allan

Post by **Rob Bell** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 9:52 am

No I don't unfortunately. Make your own out of polycarbonate?

diesel destroyer · Post by **diesel destroyer** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 10:36 am

It needs vacuum forming or CNC machining really..

Ive found a company who will machine one.. but the cost is

I'd have thought a few of the Lotus guys would of run them

Post by **Rob Bell** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 11:20 am

I doubt it. May be carbon fibre to save weight, but I don't think transparent would float the Lotus guys' boat.

Have you tried the ZR/ZS detailing guys?

You won't be able to see much of the cam belt with the engine in the car. Perhaps you can get 80% of the effect you're after by putting a polycarbonate window in the top of the standard cam cover?

diesel destroyer · Post by **diesel destroyer** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 11:49 am

The engine bay cover will be replaced with a custom made Lexion cover..

But appreciate the view of the clear cam cover will still be limited

Didnt think of the ZR guys

diesel destroyer · Post by **diesel destroyer** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 7:16 am

Just having a play at the moment..

talkingcars · Post by **talkingcars** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 9:57 am

In my many years around K series engines I've never seen a clear cambelt cover, the nearest is Andy Watsons clear engine cover or the clear coolant pipes available for the ZR.

mgfsoldier · Post by **mgfsoldier** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 5:46 pm

Looks like a good plan. Just a shame it will be hidden away on an MGF/TF. If you make the prototype there is no reason a vacumm former wont be able to copie the design in any colour including clear. And im sure the Z boys would snap them up in body colours.

talkingcars · Post by **talkingcars** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 4:51 pm

We might be tempted to buy a couple.

Post by **Rob Bell** » Mon Jul 08, 2013 10:16 am

I think that the above would be the easiest/cost effective solution Allan - looks good! Can you see the cam wheels from above with those windows let into the standard cover?

diesel destroyer · Post by **diesel destroyer** » Mon Jul 08, 2013 1:14 pm

Rob Bell wrote: Can you see the cam wheels from above with those windows let into the standard cover?

Can see loads with the engine in my lounge..

Post by **Rob Bell** » Mon Jul 08, 2013 3:38 pm

One of the most awsome coffee tables in the land!

Mind you, the Porsche 928 V8 block that Jeremy Clarkson has on TG probably just pips you to the post!

diesel destroyer · Post by **diesel destroyer** » Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:07 pm

Bet mine cost more.

Post by **Rob Bell** » Tue Jul 09, 2013 9:27 am

It almost certainly did. He made more money breaking the car than he did buying it, so his coffee table (sans glass top etc) cost the BBC nothing...

diesel destroyer · Post by **diesel destroyer** » Mon Jul 15, 2013 2:04 pm

Break through

Have found a company to make me thirty.. (minimum order)

So will post pics and if anyone is interested.. Ill be selling the others at cost (not looking to make a profit.. or a loss!)

Post by **Rob Bell** » Mon Jul 15, 2013 3:31 pm

I am sure you've put this on the ZR, ZS and ZT forums already? Also might be worth seeing whether any of the K-Midget guys might be interested

What is the projected cost?

diesel destroyer · Post by **diesel destroyer** » Mon Jul 15, 2013 3:38 pm

No idea.. will have a cost within the next 2 weeks..

Cheap I hope

mal7921 · Post by **mal7921** » Mon Jul 15, 2013 4:04 pm

I was peering through at the engine from the boot of the TF yesterday thinking a clear cover or at the very least, a clear window would be useful...

Will watch this with interest, very interested

Seanthatsme · Post by **Seanthatsme** » Sun Jan 17, 2021 4:52 pm

I know it’s a while back but did you get any further with the clear pulley case for the K ???

Chris Tideswell · Post by **Chris Tideswell** » Sun Jan 17, 2021 5:15 pm

Sadly diesel destroyer passed away some time ago.

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