theslowman

Have you found an elegant way to stop the irritating buzz from the wiper mechanism ?

In the spirit of the season - Oh yes you can...

Hi, We are about to go on our first Trackday at Blyton in a few weeks. I am considering buying a helmet, any advice as on type/style/price would be very welcome. Regards P

Hi, Any offers on who was driving a red Caterham with stripes past Brigg garden centre heading towards Brigg this afternoon - 25th June.

It is black and branded by Caterham.

Oh yes. I hope the neighbours could not hear... P

I tried to push the pliers with a bit of tube slipped over the handles but could not get enough leverage so had to abandon that method. I jacked up the front end and put it onto axle stands, got underneath, braced my feet against the front suspension and pulled with all my might. It slowly turned and after a few revolutions it freed up. The new filter span on as easily as you would expect. P

UPDATE. I bought a set of Halfords Oil Filter Pliers, ate a lot of Weetabix and only just managed it. It took all my strength and weight to undo it, the force was not required just to break the seal, it took lots of force for the first few turns. Stupidly tight. But done.

I have (had) a band type filter remover. It has provided years, probably decades of service but I have bent it trying to remove the filter in question. This type of tool seems to get good reviews and I can get one in the morning, unless somebody on here knows better.... P https://www.halfords.com/tools/hand-tools/pliers-and-wrenches/halfords-oil-filter-pliers-300mm-12in-289967.html?cm_mmc=Google+PLA-_-Tools%3EHand+Tools%3EPliers+and+Wrenches-_-Tools%3EHand+Tools%3EPliers+&+Wrenches-_-289967&istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istFeedId=62b447cf-331e-4fec-a47a-9985ff72d404&istItemId=riwaw&istBid=tzlq&_$ja=tsid:94971|cid:298204272|agid:1277632583262848|tid:pla-4583451667049959|crid:|nw:s|rnd:|dvc:c|adp:|mt:e|loc:&msclkid=c613fb77101d12d8781f99181071a0c3&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PLA%20-%20W%20-%20Workshop&utm_term=4583451667049959&utm_content=W%20-%20Tools%20-%20Hand%20Tools

Hi, I am mid way through the first oil change on my newly built Caterham 420. I have been changing oil filters on cars for nearly 40 yrs without any significant issues but removing the oil filter is proving to be beyond the conventional tools that I have. The filter just will not budge. Presumably it was installed in the factory without lubricating the seal and has simply stuck on. Any bright ideas of the best tool or tips to remove it would be very much appreciated. I suppose I am off shopping in the morning.... TIA Regards P

Having read all the comments ( thanks to those that replied) I have concluded that the oil changes during the warranty period will be using Caterham approved suppliers, this means paying over the odds for Motul Oil, and actual Caterham Branded Filters. In the unlikely event that I have an issue with the Engine then Caterham will have no wiggle room as I will have followed their recommendations to the letter. Thanks again P

Hi I have also sent a PM hoping to get a set of these. Pretty please.... Thanks P.

If my experience is anything to go by, it needs a good dose of swearing to fit and remove the cable from the caliper.

Jonathan, Thanks for that, I have had a rummage though the archives and have concluded that the original grade of 5W50 is the way to go for me - when I finally get on track I can't imagine that I am going to generate real heat ( I have chosen my username for a reason....) The question revolves around the quality of the oil rather than the grade. I assume that they are similar and I am hoping that one of our more learned members can either confirm or deny that. I am always keen on a bargain but I really don't want to spoil the ship for a hap'orth of tar. Ta P

Hi, I am about to order oil for my 420r first oil change. The oil supplied by Caterham for the build was a Motul 5W50 fully synthetic. Opie Oils have 5L of this exact fully synthetic oil for £56.95 they also have Comma 5W50 fully synthetic oil for £37.50. There is a 15% Easter discount at present that would be applied to the prices above so I want to order enough for a few oil changes. I seem to remember reading that Caterham have supplied Comma oils in the past. Do we know any good technical reason why they changed from Comma to Motul - or was it merely a commercial swap based on price? Any advice would be much appreciated. P