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Thanks all for the feedback. I've decided not to replace the clutch having just had an updated estimate come through for the work carried out so far. Ideally I'd like to have done so, just for peace of mind but finances are going to have to dictate otherwise. Thanks Tim

Ok, thanks Jonathan

Is it possible to delete duplicate posts? Thanks

Hi How many miles would you expect a clutch to last in a Caterham thats been driven mostly on the road with the occasional track day? The reason I ask is that the engine in my car (R400D / 2007 / 35k miles) is currently out having some work done. Clutch is fine according to the specialist but is it worth changing the clutch anyway? Thanks Tim

Thanks, will look at the paint option.

Hi The vertical links on my 2007 car lost their factory fresh silver look a long time ago. Is it possible to get them to look as new again? Thanks Tim

Thanks everyone for your thoughts and for the link Geoff. Will have to investigate further. By the way, I didn't receive your PM Jonathan just in case you're wondering why I haven't replied.

I noticed recently that the ignition light has been glimmering intermittently whilst driving and on Sunday, during a trip out where I got stuck in traffic for a long period with the radiator fan on, the engine died. The AA came out, said I had an alternator issue, gave the battery a quick boost and I was able to get home. I've now checked the battery voltages. Whilst idling, the voltage at the battery is only around 13v suggesting the alternator isn't working. However, if a rev over 1500rpm, the voltage reads 14.2v which I believe is about right. Does this mean the alternator is fine and I just need the alternator to run quicker when the engines idling? I can't see what type of alternator I have but it's on a 2007 Duratec 2.0. It's a 3 month old Banner battery. Thanks in advance. Tim

Just wanted to say that thanks to the wealth of info on Blatchat, I managed to sort today a rough running issue I've been having with my 2007 R400 Duratec recently. For the last 4 weeks, once the car warmed up, it would start sounding rough and hesitant up to around 4k rpm and this has been getting progressively worse. I found a few past threads on Blatchat where people had described similar issues. Following the advice given by cleaning the crankshaft sensor in situ and then removing and cleaning the camshaft sensor, the issue appears to be sorted so that's a huge relief..... I had visions of an expensive trip to a specialist.

There's a nice route from South Harting which 4miles outside Petersfield, through to Compton then Chichester and Petworth (A285) and back home via A272.

Hi i might have to try this as having given the Halfords sticky pad another go recently, I found the mirror in the foot well yesterday morning yet again. Tim

Thanks for the feedback. I've ordered a new plastic saddle bush. Will be interesting to see if it makes a difference.

Hi The gearstick on my 6-speed gearbox has a little play in it and I rarely have any issues with gear changes (except going into third very ocassionally at speed when the cars warm) Whilst I have the tunnel cover removed, is it worth changing the saddle bush (assuming that would make the play better?) and if so, is it reasonably straightforward to do? Gearbox has done approx 28k miles. Thanks Tim

Thanks all. Followed Chris's advice and alls good. Tunnel top removed.

Hi Chris, I hadn't tried unlocking the locknut with the handbrake on... i'll give that a go. Thanks