Gavinsmithartist

Thanks SM25T It appears to be sticking in body, even without the air filter it sticks. Am I been over cautious with rubbing/cleaning the butterfly?

Hi I'm having contiuing issues with the revs not dropping to propoer tick over. It sticks at about 1000 rpm, and sometimes higher. If I'm in traffic running in with revs about 2k, it can also stick there. If I jab the trottle it will returtn fully. It appears to be worse when the revs are dropping slowly. It dosn't appear to be kinked cable or peddle sticking as I can replicate it by hand on the throttle body. I've had the butterfly out several times and cleaned. I dont want to use emery on butterfly in case I take too much off (?). It's a right bitch to drive in traffic. All advice/ideas welcome.

Just got back from a great blat, but water dripping from rad ☹️ Looks like a replacement. Would appreciate comments of what, other than Caterham part, which I think is out of stock, anyway. Thanks

I'm selling my VOLVO C30 2.4 Diesel Geartronic, due to company car On Ebay and Gumtree. £5250 or offers. 57 plate, 95k Auto or semi auto Owned from new, with service history Just had full annual service with cam belt and timing belt changes 12 monrhs MOT, 6 moths Tax Keyless entry and drive Performance power audio with 6 change CD Xenon Head lamps with both lamps changed in last 12 months. Electronic Drivers seat with memory settings Heated front seats Hard cover parcel shelf Metallic BLACK, Ivory leather in beautiful condion including driver's seat Usual refinements include; Cruise control and audio controls on steering wheel 17" alloy wheels, Anti theft alarm, Auxillary socket for external MP3 player, Cruise control, DSTC-Dynamic Stability and Traction Control, Driver's seat height and lumbar adjustment, ECC electronic climate control with air quality sensor, Electric front windows, Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, Height/reach adjustable steering column, Immobiliser, rain sensor wipers Edited by - gavinsmithartist on 4 Jan 2014 11:09:01

Thanks for the above. Stripped out the buts that i can, and all seem to be turning. The quill turns OK and I can see that the transition gear thing is turning, but when all connected the speedo cable doesn't. But the speedo cable attached to the gear thingy all turns OK when attached to drill. Could something be worn not to work under load? How difficult to change the quill or worm on g'box? Any advise or help appreciated.

K series 1.6 roadsport, 2000. Speedo has jumped about a bit between 40 and 60. Had been told the speedo probably wants reconditioning, although it has only done 10k. Now its stopped all together. So I took out the speedo to check connections etc. With the speedo out, I have held the cable and it turns when I'm reversing, but doesn't turn in forward gears!? Any advise, knowledge appreciated. Gav

thanks , I'll give that a go

whilst out enjoying the sunshine today, our K1.6 has started to idle at about 1800 rpm. If i jab the throttle, the revs settle at just below 1000. As soon as the car is revved in gear (moving/under load) it settles back at 1800. I've checked all the mechanical connections and WD40 to all linkages and it looks like it is back on the stops at either revs?

*thumbup*All sorted thanks. Switch came loose on thread. Cleaned up and tightened. All good Edited by - gavinsmithartist on 8 Sep 2013 19:57:21

*thumbup*thanks, i'll check that out.

what should i check? Fuse - which one? Switch - where? Yes I know I'm useless. ☹️

Slight mis hap yesterday, ☹️ jumped the clutch and cracked nose cone on back of car in front. Can anyone recommend repairer in Midlands, good with gel finishes.

Hi Mine does the same at 40 -50. On a 2000 K series 1.6. I change the cable, cleaned all fixings and re-fitted. Nick Potter (ex Caterham Midlands) has told me that it's the speedo. Winter job. Take out and send to Smiths for refurb. They dry out.

I've read this before about swinging the alternator 180 deg, to avoid frying when fitted a powerspeed 421 exhaust. Done a search but can't find; can someone advise please? Thanks Gav

Mountney Steering Wheel. 300mm. With fixed column boss. Leather and S/S. Used but VGC. Plain horn boss. £20.00 + P&P.

Selling for my very ill step father. April 2012 VTR+ AC, 850 miles only £6250.00 Good saving off new one, or others same age on Autotrader BM me if interested. Gav

Hi. I put down for 2, in October. How is it now? Mail me and I'll forward payment. Gav

Hi Jonathan, I'll take two if the deal is still on Cheers, Gav.

SBFS or similar tunnel bag text 07747100222 Edited by - gavinsmithartist on 11 Sep 2012 15:04:51

About 4.30 in Sherwood Road Bromsgrove Green with yellow nose on Q plate

Viper? Blue, with white decals leaving Solihull School around 4.30. Warwick Road.

Here on ebay here

Hi, not your area, as in Central Birmingham, but City Powder Coatings have done my wheels gloss black and are brilliant . £25 per wheen including removal and replacemnet/balancing of tyres. £20 without tyre. Turn round, 2-3 days. Gav

Green with yellow nose cone. On a VERY wet M1, going noth, Nottingham, Monday around 1'sh.

It appears thet the Rapfix gets the vote. Does this weld on the the existing shaft or do I need to change a part(s). Also opinions on steering wheels, please.