Bob L

Yes please.  Will contact with further details this evening if thats Ok.

Anyone know a good source for ready made 9mm block shim?  There must be a market here.
 

Chris,
 
Although I have offered nothing constructive to assist, your plight has the whole families concern.  My wife constantly asks how this is going and I have to advise the updates are getting thin (your thread rates above 'Neighbours' at present).  Don't let it beat you Chris, take heart, this has got to have a happy ending eventually.
 
If only for the sake of my marriage, what's the latest?
 
Rgds, Anxious of Bexleyheath
 

Had the same snap myself but it was within 6 weeks of ownership (new build).  Luckily no damage.  Replaced by CC and this one still appears good after some 14 years of use.
 

SM25T - This would be perfect if you don't mind and its still available.  It was only the distance that was putting me off.  I'll mail you separately for collection from you.

Charles - Hope thats OK with you?
 

Thanks Guys,
 
I was tempted to do the build as advised but found Leacy Classics have them in stock for £23.70.
 
Many thanks for the detail though.  Without this I would not have had the part number.
 
Much appreciated, Bob
 

Apologies, cant find this under the search facility.
 
I need a throttle cable for a 1.8K of 99 vintage.  Someone did post on here recently with a part number and good source other than CC.  I believe it was lot cheaper too.
 
Can anyone help?
 
Thanks, Bob
 

Just changed mine.  The old one looked fine so was happy to replace with new.

Your considered opinions please.
 
Time for new tyres.  Mine does not go out in the wet but has got caught occasionally.  I'm currently using 888's and very pleased with them but A048R's seem similar and I have not experienced these.
 
The cheapest I've found so far is:
George Polley A048R's @ £372 delivered
Demon Tweeks 888's @ £350.81 delivered
 
So, price is similar (unless anyone knows where I can do better).  Anyone had experience of both and prefers one against the other?
 
I drive like a careful old woman and its virtually road use only.
 

Partial hijack but hopefully connected - any good recommendations on where to buy at present.  I'm really thinking Toyo 888's ( I have 13" wheels).  Previously used A021's and found them excellent all rounders but I avoid the wet whenever possible.
 

Garden of England - so Kent.  Anywhere near Bexleyheath?
 
I'd be happy to take my gauge off and let you borrow it for 10 minutes to prove if your sender / wiring is OK.  I assume they are basically the same but mines a 1.8K of 99 vintage (if that makes much difference).
 

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Tracing the knocks and squeaks in a Caterham is almost a full time occupation. I amazed how some disappear apparently all on there own and its not for the want of searching!

As always, you seem to have covered the main culprits and many more. Doesn’t leave much but thoughts are:

Electrical connection block to the rear lights. These are light in weight but may not be fixed (cable tied) to an adjacent frame. Unlikely to give the sound magnitude you describe but simple to check and rectify.

Rear gearbox mounting. Not sure you would call this a bush, more of a rubber type cradle. If you have a minor oil leak this could be worth a look.

Alternatively, fit a 4” peashooter and try higher revs 😬

Good luck and keep us informed.

 

Does anyone have a video of doing this (successfully)?

 

Mind you failures would still be good viewing 😬

Plus Gas, time to really soak in and mole grips has always worked for me in the past. The best of luck.

Update: It was not quietest wash I’ve ever done, mind you I haven’t done that many. Sealed them with cable ties and inside a pair of old jeans. Done on a low temp with pre-wash and no spin. Result was pretty damn good. Even the jeans came out well. Leaving to air dry then fit later tonight. Should have done this years ago

Many thanks for your suggestions and advice I may well try the washing machine on a careful wash with an appropriate powder (not sure what yet).

 

I let you know the outcome.

 

Took out the better half last week, the 'strap marks' were not the type that are considered acceptable. Really need to do something about it so checked the archives on cleaning. One post and 7 years old. Has anyone found a better way of cleaning seat belts since or has this post stood the test of time? Anyone brave / foolish enough to try them in a washing machine with inside a pillow case (removing as much metal as possible) Does a good overnight soak seem less damaging to the washing machine?

 

Or, as I suspect, my wife just high maintenance and should wear something dark in future 😬

 

Apparently not 😬

 

Have a BTTT on me.

 

Mine has always been very tight. If I’m caught out in a shower, its not worth the bother as the cold rain makes it tighter still. I now have a half hood which can be deployed in seconds. In fact in takes me longer to get out of the car than it does to deploy the HH.

 

However, for those longer journeys where it is necessary to use the full hood. I use a swear box (you’ll make a fortune) and wait for it…….rubber gloves. The washing up kind will work but you’ll lose all street cred I use the disposable type recommended by hairy arsed mechanics (that prefer to keep their nails clean) and surgeons. The extra grip these afford take much of the effort required out of the process if you can complete the task in the warmth and privacy of your garage.

 

In reply to Mr Kay, mine is 99 registered (T reg plate) but has W as the 10th character. I assume this refers to a 98 chassis as this was when the car was purchased in kit form but registered on March 1st 99. The local MOT station accept this with no issues.

Sorry Guys, I'll need to check.

Not sure the date applies, just the all important VIN code. Mines a 99 vintage and gets through OK using the above quote.

If going this far, I would consider replacing the spigot bearing. It was nowhere near as difficult removing the old one as some had advised. Use a Dremel to grind the lip of the bearing, then ease out with a screw driver. Lots of very detailed threads on this in archive.

15 years of 7 ownership, always carried a spare and never had a puncture. There must be space / weight saver type wheel for us more paranoid owners. Anyone have a suggestion that doesn’t look too embarrassing? I run 13’’ on de dione.