GasMan

Thanks for the help all sorted now regarding the drive shaft. matthew

Hi and thanks for that. Will look into this. matthew

Hi and thanks for that. Will look into this. matthew

BTT

Can any one help with the following? I'm after a Left hand drive shaft. Either with Joints or just the shaft, Ford differential. Happy to take the right hand as well if they are being sold as a pair. Also after some rims for MIke Barnby centers 2*3" outers & 2*6" inners. Hope there's someone out there who can help with these? Matthew

I'm wondering if anyone can help? A friend of mine is doing a top end refresh on one of these and he cannot get anyone to give him information re the crank bolt torque setting. He's tried all the usual Vauxhall motorsport specialists. They are just not replying one even wanted 100 quid for the information! The bolt is 4" long, 1/2" shank, has a 3/8 hex drive head and a NF20TPI thread, he thinks the steel is 12grade but cannot be sure. Would you, being a venerable Vauxhall guru, know the torque setting for such a crank bolt? Also can this bolt be reused or must it be replaced with new? Matthew

Definitely weeping from Base of Swirl tower

Yes it's where the swirl tower top plate meets the bell housing on the right hand side that it weeps. Dave I hadn't thought to suspect hairline cracks in the bell housing. Will inspect closely tomorrow. Thanks, Matthew

I have a persistent oil leak from this junction I have resealed this several times with liquid gasket and each time it comes back after a relatively short time. The cap head bolts are fine haven't pulled a thread. Anyone had a similar problem? recommended solutions?

Thanks PN will check pin connectors on the stack unit tomorrow. Matthew

Due to do Brands track day Tuesday 3rd May and My R500K series has oil pressure all over the place?? Cold start pressure no problem Set off gently and all well excellent oil pressure. 10 minutes into drive and oil temp and pressure in the normal range so start to press on. Oil pressure falls and warning light comes on then its normal then it falls bounces around like this till I get home. when it comes back its fine. I've checked all the usual things plenty of oil, and its new,checked the connections from the sender. I think the symptoms suggest the sender has failed. I have also had pressure -99 which according to stack trouble shooting suggests faulty connections or sender. Anyone else had this? Suggestions please Matthew

Thanks for the comments I will look into it. Interesting that Minister recommended 15/50. Think I might go for Millers CFS 10w50 NT

Can anyone recommend an oil for this engine now Mobil 1 15-50 is no longer available?

Fantastic Day at Cadwell. Big Thank you Merrick and the team. Great organisation great weather. Great to see old friends and make new ones. What a great club we have. Such a worthwhile trim from the Isle of Man. Now back at the hotel for a cold beer. 😬 Matthew

Hi a friend of mine no longer club member has the following car for sale. • Caterham 7 Roadsport 1.8 K series engine 135hp 5speed, first registered in UK 6/11/98, then IOM 17/12/98. • De-dion suspension, narrow track front, cycle wings. • Factory built with inspection certificate present. • British Racing Green and yellow nose cone. • Caterham R500 lightweight 13” wheels and Avon CR500 tyres, 6” front, 8” rear. (Not MB) • Two local owners from new. Current owner since May 2001 at 2000 miles. • All major services carried out in accordance with Caterham Cars Ltd schedules by Q&S Motors Ltd, Douglas. • Current mileage 19,050. Standard Equipment • Heater, heated windscreen, full weather equipment., standard roll bar. Extra Equipment (from new) • Leather seats, tonneau cover, battery cut-off switch (under bonnet) Upgrade Equipment (fitted in my ownership) • 10/5/01 - carbon fibre door sill protectors. • 19/5/05 - Caterham R500 8-spoke wheels fitted. • 27/4/08 - Replaced chrome headlights with full black assemblies. • 15/5/08 – Clear lens indicators fitted, Service Summary • 18/8/00 - first service, 968 miles. • 17/5/01- oil and filter change, 2043 miles. • 29/5/01- gearbox replacement under warranty, 2210 miles. • 12/7/01 - 3000 mile service. • 25/10/01- 6000 mile service. • 18/4/02 - 9000 mile service. • 14/8/02 - 11000 mile service. • 14/7/03 - new clutch cable fitted. • 15/8/03 - full clutch replacement, 13450 miles. • 12/5/04 - full mechanical/lubricant service, oil & filter, 14345 miles, heater hoses replaced. • 12/6/04 - competition starter motor fitted, 14757 miles. • 7/3/05- full mechanical/lubricant service, oil & filter, 16600 miles. • 30/5/08 - uprated silicon hose set fitted, speedo cable, new track rods, gaiters, 17947 miles • 14/5/09 - 18000 mile service. • June 2010 - oil and filter change, 18425 miles. • 18/5/12 - Fit new discs and pads front and rear 18634 miles. Vehicle Testing There is no annual MOT test on the Isle of Man. If the vehicle is not taxed for two consecutive years then it has to undergo a full test inspection at IOM Government testing station. Due to other commitments, the car was stored and then submitted for the test. 24/11/11 - The car was tested by IOM vehicle inspectors at Tromode and passed the test after a brake/stop light switch was replaced, 18,509 miles. Track Day Use? Not in my ownership. Spare parts included: • Original minilite wheels supplied with the car when new (4, one currently attached to car as a spare). • Heater matrix. • 2x throttle cables - Rover parts. • 1x clutch cable - Rover parts. • 2x brake light switches. Reason for Sale Other interests, house renovations and work matters have resulted in less than 2,500 miles in 9 years. The car was latterly used during TT weeks and occasional weekends. Owner had intended to keep the car for good but has other responsibilities now, not least a wife and 5-month old twins. Asking Price On account of the low mileage, comprehensive service and use history, He is am open to negotiation around £12500. Pictures taken on 23/3/14 are available. Any interested parties can blatmail me and I will put you in touch with the seller. FWIW I think the car is great for the price. Matthew

Thanks Guys have gone with -2.75 at the front. Matthew

Track Days and Road use but I have CR500 for road as well. Do I need to compromise between the 2 different types? Matthew

Quick question. How much front negative camber do I need for these tyres? Thanks. Matthew

Dark blue 7 with silver nose band and stripe UK registered travelling on the TT course going through Glen Vine at about 3:10pm today. We were walking our 2 black Labs at the time. Hope you had a good visit Matthew

Dear Goeff, May I add my voice of thanks and appreciation for all that you have done for the club. I consider it an honor to have got to know such a wonderful man. Track days in my seven would not have been half as much fun without your presence. The Le Sept tips you helped organise with Barbara must rate up there with the best days of my motoring life. I wish you all the best in your new endeavours. Gonna miss you Matthew

Hi elie Thanks I agree it can be very time consuming hence my request for advice help. As it happens the previous racer left me with the race settings and I am very happy with these. So for road use I am just going to soften up everything and see how it feels. Matthew

The car is a year 2000 K series R101 R500 built for the Jaguar centurion race series and so yes it came with these expensive dampers when I bought it after a full rebuild. Now whilst the timing equipment etc is available,its not currently fitted. I may not be the best driver but I know that it feels perfectly damped and balanced on track, but the ride is quite harsh on less than perfect roads. Some of this may be down to spring rates but I'm sure I can make the damping better for the road as well, then go back to track setting for track days. So I was looking for a guide rather than just trial and error. I now have some information from Nitron and the current setup is written down so I will have a play. So elie not looking to shave tenths just keep my teeth in on the back roads. 😬 Matthew

Could someone help me find the posting(s) on this subject I know I've seen it here before but I'm not very good at searching the archive. Thanks Matthew

Stu thanks for your continued input. I have emailed George at Caterham Parts with photos attached , waiting for a response. Matthew

Ok back in IOM now so here goes ay linking photosphotos of old and new CRA together for comparison, The new one has wider top where clutch cable attaches and narrower bottom that should fit over spigot but won't. I think a little metal removed from the inside should do it. but before i do that I will email photos to Caterham product design. Any suggestions welcome. Matthew