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Thanks guys for all your replies. Blatchat is brilliant! Rgs ChrisL

Strange request I know but I'm looking for a blacksmiths anvil to enable me to do a bit of forging of green woodworking tools. I live in the Surrey area of the UK if that helps. Thanks for reading. ChrisL

Ash, I'm starting to think ''staying with the petrol power route''. The last thing I want is to worry about this possible issue hitting me in the pocket a few miles down the line. Thanks for your input. ChrisL

Thank you for that Johnathan, certainly makes for interesting reading. Now I'm better informed I'll be chatting with VW with a bit more confidence on this issue before coming to a decision on diesel / petrol power. Thanks again ChrisL

Spot the se7en content. I'm considering replacing my almost dead VW 2 ltr petrol Golf with a diesel version. Having discussed the options with the salesperson at Colbornes VW, the diesel looks on the face of it really good. The 1.6 TDI gives some 63MPG combined, and because of low emisions the road tax is just £30/ year (leaving more money to spend on the se7en), it also pulled well on the test drive. Now here comes the issue. The salesperson mentioned that there is a particulates filter in the exhaust system that will suffer should the car only be taken on short journeys, but to overcome the issue, the car should be taken on longer and faster drives a couple of times a month. In my opinion for VW to mention it to a potential customer, they must see it as a real problem and are attempting to avoid come backs by making the buyer aware. Question: how much of an issue is it? Looking forward to your replies ChrisL

Do those Yoko's come in 14" size to fit the minilites? ChrisL

When I took delivery of my 1600K supersport in 97, the then Len Unwin at Caterham Dartford recommended ''super unleaded'' and this is what I've used except when caught out. For the amount of miles I've covered in that time 20K, the cost difference is minimal. Hope that help ChrisL

Thanks all for your replies. Off to Halfords. Thanks again. ChrisdL

Hi guys, I'm after a replacement oil filter for my 1600 K series. What make / part number should I specify to the local motor factors? Looking forward to the replies. ChrisdL

As always, great help from fellow Blatchaters. Thanks ChrisL

After 8 years of no fuss my Banner battery has now given up, so I'm looking for a new one. Having enquired about a direct replacement, I'm told that the Banner Starting Bull number 530-034-024 with bolt through terminals is no longer available and a round terminal one fitted with adaptors to enable the bolt type terminals to fit will do the job. I'd prefer to find a bolt through type as this will do away with the need for terminal adaptors and the possible problem of fitting all that metal work under the bonnet. Questions: Is the banner one still available? If yes, who can supply it? If no, what are the alternatives? Looking forward to your replies. Kind regards ChrisL

Stuart, YHM.

TomB, thank you for the quick reply it's appreciated. I've got the hood sticks thanks, I just need a replacement full vis hood for the standard bodied 7. My 7 has the FIA track day bar (not the tall version). which I assume the standard hood fits over. What would you be asking £'s for the hood? Please blatmail me with your reply. Thanks Chris

I'm after a full vis hood in very good condition for the standard bodied 7. if you are able to help then either leave a message on here or blatmail me. Thanks Chris.