Alastair B

Think you need pads for Triumph Spitfire calipers - type 14, part number MGB533M1144

If your exhaust components you are taking readings from an IR thermometer are shiny / reflective you cannot rely on the readings, those readings are as Andrew says are very low.

Heat shrink tubing on one leg only should take up the slack

Radtec very good....absolutely fine with Comma G30....pink! On reflection I would go now for black, not necessarily for heat efficacy as this is not an issue for road driving but it becomes less visible from the front, but you pay more for black.

Saw you in the distance gently cruising west out of Pickering, felt obliged to get a bit closer to get your reg. I was in my tin-top as you were leaving Pickering at about 12:55pm today 2nd December. Hope you had a nice drive out

+1 for cable on the way out, mine did the same

Chris - sent you a PM reply to the pictures, thanks.....but it has not sent, could be your mailbox capacity has been exceeded? (probably the pictures!)

Chris....interested in the sidescreens have sent you a blatmail.

Interested will send PM for pictures, thanks

PM sent with pictures.

I have a original 4-1short primary with separate exhaust that has a cat in the can. I can send pictures if you like. The condition of the exhaust exit is OK but has a few dents, otherwise in very good used condition. I am in Leicester area

Let us know how you get on. I use this 

http://Meguiar's G15812EU Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer Trim Restorer 355ml

found it to last very well, greater than 18 months with the switches not going back to grey at that time just not quite as black when applied.

Could try dental floss as a saw between the cork and panel?

Dave Andrews shortened my studs as a courtesy when doing some head work for a future exhaust replacement. Assuming you remove the studs, shorten them before replacing.

Saw your car parked on campus as my son and I were on the Open Day.

Saw you entering into Thornton le Dale as we were leaving at 11:20am....the only Caterham I've seen all week, whilst we have been holidaying based from Pickering. Lovely day for it.

Fatal3rror - Thanks for clarifiying. The convenience of pockets for S3 headrest would be ideal for me and the single side was what really interested me- so I hope I don't offend if I enter into dialogue with TomB for his tonneau.

TomB - I will send you a BM re. your tonneau

Interested in passenger tonneau....does it have cut outs for standard leather headrest or for tillets?

Just checked some NGK BCPR7E new plugs I have; out of the box and they are gapped at 0.030" or ~0.8mm

Have you seen this thread?

https://www.lotus7.club/forum/14-inch-wheels-limited-choice-replacement-tyres

Using a google site search; simply type into google > site: lotus7.club 14 inch tyre; it's dead easy to find 14 inch tyre reviews

The inboard vent is where my poly tube connects and goes straight down. The outboard facing vent on mine is blanked. Your pictures would seem to show your blank is in the inboard position when the battery is in position and should be moved to the outboard side, with a vent tube added on the inboard. Mine does not have a 90 degree T, the poly tube fits snuggly.

Tom, the leaky seal is not major, but is a change, I think I might have been one of the fortunate few who did not have any leaks whatsoever from that area.....and the job can wait until later in the year.

The challenge of changing the seal in-situ does not seem to outweigh the pragmatic approach of take the engine/box out as there is a strong possibility you will arrive at this outcome anyway.

Right then, that is a definitive answer. Thanks.

I'll drive it and monitor the situation whilst drawing up a should also do list.

As title - can it be done in-situ but with the diff and propshaft removed?

Edited to add - K series - Ford 5 speed Type 9

That's great Ivaan - sounds good that L7C membership works and a fun blat from where I live about, 35 miles away down the Fosse Way, probably enough to get rid of that release agent!