David_Stamp

A half hood is definitely an 'essential' ...

Or, keep your phone in your pocket and use a Beeline motorcycle SatNav. For minimal visual intrusion combined with the "at a glance' route directions. This is the original Beeline which I have had for 2 years now, but I have just ordered the new 2024 Beeline (larger screen, extra features etc) ...

Great specification ...

Can you tell me more about the SV tonneau cover please? 1 - Is it the type in 2 parts zipped together down the middle? 2 - Is it for standard leather seats with head restraints on? Thanks

There is a pair of S3 standard half doors for sale on eBay currently at this location: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266733344836? £295 or Offers Considered [I can't vouch for these but I spotted them earlier today]

I like Melbourne - only been once for an exhibition for 3 days (yes - thats right - all that jet lag for only 3 days!).

Can you get London Pride down under?

I have just seen todays Merlin Motorsport information email which announces the new availability of a special 'Merlin Muffler'. How it would fit a Caterham I am not sure, (maybe OK only on a rear exit exhaust??) but I thought that it might be of interest for those that do track days to read about: https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/merlin-mild-steel-racing-muffler-m-ex-muff-4

My Momo wheel is the same orientation as Phil G's, but opposite to yours. I am pretty certain that the normal standard from Caterham was the 'warning sign' bolt arrangement (not 'give way'), but either version works (in your case after reversing the U/J) ... [I don't know why my picture loaded upside down, but you get the picture] ...

That Cambiare fuel pump is available on Ebay (model number VE523021) for £79.03 at the link below and appears to have free delivery AND a 20% extra discount using code RENEW20. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335291640024 [I do not know if this part will fit - I am just responding to the OP's first post mentioning that part name and number. The compatibility chart on Ebay does show that this part number is compatible with a wide range of Ford cars]

This was an earlier thread on re-calibrating the fuel tank pump float (to give better, and definitely more accurate fuel gauge readings) which shows the typical Caterham fuel pump/float arrangement for Duratec and Sigma cars:

I am absolutely not an expert on fuel pumps but the float on the one pictured is very different to the ones fitted in most Caterham's I.e white plastic and round

Insurance?? [Most insurance companies would expect both an immobiliser and steering lock nowadays]

Thank you Paul - good advice. Maybe the best solution for me is to get the Optimill zero backlash quick release hub as sold by Sevens & Classics. Those parts are made for Land Rovers, but so are a number of other Caterham/Lotus Seven parts over the years. The Optimill kit uses the existing steering column without removing it, and does not impact teh steering lock at all. https://www.sevensandclassics.com/online-shop/p/quick-release-steering-wheel-boss

Thank you to all the responders so far. The liberal lubrication with silicone is a good tip, plus making sure the lockable steering is definitely unlocked - i guess that is what the long machined slot in the new column is for - presumably for the lock mechanism to engage with. My column nylon bushes appear to be in good condition, so I won't need to replace them I hope (but I know Redline Components should have them anyway). Has anyone changed the nylon column bushes - I saw somewhere that this was a tricky/awkward job?? My car is an SV but I recall also seeing that the S3 and SV column length should be the same - someone in an earlier thread said it was 420 mm long.