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I now have a result! Simon at Meteor Motorsport (what a knowledgeable guy!) has solved the problem; there really is no-where to fit the PF8-904 on a 1991 Caterham. Powerflex's diagram for the Imperial, non-watts linkage Caterham is incorrect as it doesn't include a 'pre 1996 chassis which, like mine, has the front, rear wishbone bush pivoting on a 1/2" bolt. PF8-901 is required in this position. Thanks so much to Simon at Meteor for solving the problem. I wish I'd bought all my Powerflex bearings from him - it would have saved me a lot of trouble.

Hi All, I'm fitting Powerflex bushes throughout my BDR Seven that I built way back in 1991. I'd appreciate some help from this excellent forum. All is going well apart from a problem with the rear upper wishbone bush. All the diagrams I've seen show a bush for this upper wishbone has a 3/8" bore and requires a PF908-904. However, this rear upper bore is 1/2"! All upper and lower wishbone bores are 1/2" (and use a PF8-901) except for the upper wishbone front (which uses a PF8-902 and the included special 3/8" bolt). There is nowhere to fit the PF908-904 bush and it appears to be redundant on my Seven! I'd appreciate your thoughts... Many thanks, Don

Dash is still available. Wings now sold.

Dash now sold, wings now sold. I've a pair of carbon front wings (13/14", standard width) and a carbon dash, all unused, for my S3. Bought from the craftsman 'Richard in France' many years ago, before his sad demise, and carefully stored ever since! There are some trivial marks from the years in storage (wings and dash were wrapped and packaged very carefully!) and the dash is 'uncut' so instruments can be positioned as desired. Ultimate Carbon charge £205 for a pair of wings and £165 for a cut dash. Shall we say half-price? I'm near Guildford, Surrey Dash still available, wings now sold. Dash now sold

Hi Ed, I hadn't realised your courier would collect - that makes it much easier. I'll pack them tomorrow, as you've suggested, and once I've received the £50 arrange for them to be collected whenever you wish. Account details: name: D.G. & Mrs R.J.Gray sort code: 60 09 50 account number: 58062645 Address: Greenleas, Beech Lane, Normandy, Guildford, Surrey GU3 2JH ​Best regards, Don

Hi Ed, I'd prefer collection but, if you cover all the costs, will pack for courier collection. If that's OK I'll withdraw the item from eBay (it's scheduled to start this evening). Thanks, Don

Bench seat and squabs from my 1990 De Dion Seven. In very good condition, with little damage to original covers, foam or plywood backs. Replaced soon after I bought the car, new in 1990, with individual seats and carefully dry-stored since then. £50 Collect from Guildford, Surrey.

I use a manual pump system that ensures all the oil is removed from the tank. I'm sure your local motor factor wil have one - really clean and easy to use. IIRC I drilled a small (10mm) hole in the lower tank baffle plate to allow the tube from this pump system to reach the very bottom of the tank. Still some mess when the other unions are undone, though.

I've also used rally mudflaps. One, cut in half, fits both front cycle wings. Stainless fittings look OK and they really do work, although at higher speeds the 'rubber' ones I've used tend to blow back and allow some muck onto the rear wings.

Another vote for Stunner Scudos - I also use them on Prisoner wheels, mainly as a road tyre and they are excellent. And pretty cheap!!!

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Graphogen - from Burtons. Used by loads of engine builders for cam lube etc.

Been using standard Banner batteries on BMW bikes for 25 years... I've only had one on the Seven for the past five or six years - it is excellent. Secret seems to be regular topping up and the use of an Optimate.

Been using standard Banner batteries on BMW bikes for 25 years... I've only had one on the Seven for the past five or six years - it is excellent. Secret seems to be regular topping up and the use of an Optimate.

There is only one engine for the Seven - the BD! I have two - a 'standard' 1600 BDR and an 1800 BD? built on an AX block with a brand new BDT head. Nothing else even comes close - ask Chris Ringrose, the 'RingMeister' - he had a genuine 235 BHP AT THE WHEELS... (albeit on a 2ltr alloy 4-bolt mains block - on carbs!). Buy one - the path of truth and righteousness...