Paul Mason

Or perhaps curious? Or wanting to understand the fix so he can share and help others (which seems to be a selfless trait Jonathan displays frequently)? I doubt it's boredom as JK seems to have a lot more going on in his life than me as well as a wide range of interests and hobbies (albeit many are above my intelligence level)? Maybe you just shouldn't read them Stu if it's going to wind you up? No need to be disparaging

I've heard a few people say good things about motorscope in Northallerton (never been myself) but talking to a fella over the weekend with a 230+ bhp K who had his set up there?

The brewery tour clearly went well.....

By chance, when meeting the local group for our run out, a traveller seeking respite on their trip to the borders (good to meet you Peter)

Green (didn't catch reg) coming down the pass toward Melmerby as a gaggle of us were heading up the other way (having just done the Alston to Melmerby run)

Phil, given I'm somewhat dim on such matters and moreso as I too have 90mm trumpets, what effect does trumpet length have on power?

Thanks Jack, if I can source a backplate I will take you up on that. Thanks

I have a 1.8k with Jenvey/QED DTH throttle bodies and an airbox. I'd like to try a sausage/dome filter for a few reasons (aesthetics under the bonnet, induction noise and potential of releasing a few more ponies) whilst keeping the airbox for track days etc (98db as measured at Rockingham). Couple of choices from Jenvey themselves of a "blank plate" or a carbon backplate cut to fit ranging between £200 and about £320 Inc filter. Before I spend the money wondering if anyone has got a surplus one to save me a few pennies? Trumpets are 90mm so will need a 100 mm deep air filter

Many thanks Richard, very helpful, appreciated

Been watching and very much enjoying your videos (and it's made me trawl through YouTube on channels like Aeroscreens too). I am now the veteran of precisely 1 track day in a 7 and my only complaint was I have no idea of how fast I was? Felt fast, but won't have been, enjoyed thoroughly, but there's nothing like competition to show me just how much I have to learn yet and remind me why humility is a good trait to have......So, thinking about doing a competitive type event. Looked at regs for speed events but a few questions if you don't mind. Believe car is class 4 (assuming the BHP on the dyno sheet that came with the car is honest). Car has no petty strut, out of date harnesses, my crash helmet has no FIA type sticker, I don't have a fireproof suit. Are there any competitive events I can do without getting all of the above - I don't want to spend a load in case I find it's not for me after all and due to location and cost, couldn't commit to many events anyways. Oh, sorry, 1 more thing, what does FHR mean??

Nick, can't help with the job advice, but when you are ready, John M Ryan on here is looking for a set of lowered headlight brackets so your purchaser is already lined up with a handful of finest Teeside pound notes for you

Or just move oop North where it's always cold.......my feet and legs always get freezing in my "K" (so admittedly I'm not familiar with the "D" issue) so with a cooler ambient, you'd probably be just right. I haven't really helped there have I??

Thanks Oily, hadn't seen you comment whilst typing my last. If the follower clearances have slacked and that's the noise I'm hearing, is it harmful? Is it complicated to reset the clearances, I.e need someone experienced.....last time I did such a thing it was on an OHV A series MG metro engine which was a doddle with a spanner and a flat screwdriver.......but am guessing this won't be......

Ian, just looking at the invoice for the 2016 work done by DVA, couple of things do indeed suggest solid followers (if I'm understanding it right), so I think you are right. There's an entry for "linish followers", another for "reshim follower clearance" and another for "shims" which I guess wouldn't be done with hydraulics?

Thanks Ian, guessing I can do that by whipping the cam cover off and buying myself a feeler gauge, so potentially not beyond my capabilities. There's an invoice in the pack for some work done to the head and a few other bits by DVA so I may just go and check that to see what's on it. I'm guessing if they are solid followers there would be the potential of a little more "clack" than with hydraulic ones?

I've got the 1444 from the spec sheet for the car but no idea if actually accurate or not (no reason to doubt tho) spec reads "Block was from a Caterham and hence has a Caterham engine number (via DVA) this was sent to Scholar for their EVO conversion, hence these liners can be bored to 1.9 if required liner heights set to precisely 4 thou. VHPD head was brand new along with all the oversize REC valves, piper 1444 cans piper springs piper steel cams". I've never had it apart but the chap from S &C who I bought the car from said they were hydraulic?? To be honest, it's not a problem per say, no issues of performance or pressures etc. Just want to ensure I'm not unwittingly doing any damage

Yes , indeed, and at some point I'll mature and hopefully not too late (as I say I do wear plugs on longer runs). However, the original question was whether a specific noise was an indication that I was damaging my engine and not hearing......

Can't don that......I simply cannot let anything get in the way of the angry bark....that's a noise I do not want to lose! Interestingly I do drive sometimes with earplugs in depending on journey type, but whilst it cuts the noise, the metallic clacks seem to be more prevalent?

I am slowly starting to teach myself not to worry about the carcophany of 7 noises.....the dry sump cluck, the diff clunk, the gearbox whine, the rattle of the battery tray, the ticks of the injectors, the phut of the slight leak on the difficult to get to inner primary joint and being consoled with gauges telling me I've got correct temperatures for water and oil as well as oil pressure...... However, once warm and on a light throttle at 2-4k revs there is a tappet rattle (I think). 1.8k, VHPD head, Piper 1444 cams and hydraulic tappets, running comma Motorsport 5w50. Even if oil pressure at 60 (though definitely worse when I lift off after enthusiastic driving) Question is, is this a noise I should just learn to live with? Do they all do it? Is there the possibility of any damage? It's not mega loud, but something my ears haven't learned to ignore yet. No issues with oil pressure or usage as I say, so hopefully it's a "they all do that Sir" noise. I do wonder if having an airbox and less induction noise may highlight other noises.... Thanks in advance

Today was definitely my best day of "spotting" yet. So many 7's to look at and listen too

As a Kseries owner and lover, not quite sure the OP "slaughters" the k? Not quite sure of the stats, but gut feel is the statement is probably true also? Plus, it is an advert so can't blame the seller for trying.

Thanks Paul

Tilting and massaging.....that sounds like more fun than I've got planned for tomorrow...... I'll have a butchers in the archive

Did a track day last week so thought prudent to give the oil and coolant a refresh, check and clean plugs etc. For the coolant (1.8k, radtec radiator, remote thermostat, no heater) should I open up the bleed valve (on the joint where the heater inlet and output once was) as I fill it or fill the coolant and then run until warm and then open the bleed valve? I'm going to replace the thermostat as well as seems daft not too and very easily accessible with remote housing?

Mine squeal exactly the same (Caterham 4 pots and vented discs). Done copperslip on pads and cleaned everything to no avail. Have just learned to live with it (if nothing else makes it sound like a racing car...... tho admittedly I am quite immature)