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Englishmaninwales

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  1. I also suffered a leaking non aluminium radiator with red coolant. I now use Coldstream. Malcolm
  2. Wrighty Excellent news. S*d the business venture and enjoy the car Lets hope next time that people with no intention to make an offer don't try to undermine your sale. Malcolm
  3. Bacon Butty: ''Not wanting to spoil your sale but .......'' Why post then? Unless of course, you have yet to declare your interest. Not very helpful, IMHO Malcolm
  4. Thanks Rob. It is a 1994 car, all standard equipment Edited by - Englishmaninwales on 2 Mar 2004 10:13:12
  5. I have entered the Club Lotus track day at Castle Combe in May. The noise limit is 100db (A) at 0.5m 4500rpm static test. The car is 1.4 SS with external 4 into 1, standard side exit silencer and standard induction. Is the car likely to pass? Thanks Malcolm
  6. Thanks Martin I gather there is a big brown parcel waiting for me at home. Sadly I won't get home until Thursday evening, so I will have to wait Also more parcels to explain away to my wife 😳 Malcolm Edited by - Englishmaninwales on 11 Feb 2004 17:51:51
  7. Angus £200 for the front pair complete with springs, vat and postage from Freestyle. (complete with adjustable damping and ride height) Malcolm Edited by - Englishmaninwales on 11 Feb 2004 17:35:43
  8. Stevo. I'm very sure you are not alone. My wife asked me last night if I was buying a kit by stealth, as a package has arrived every day recently. At least I was able to intercept the new spring/dampers this morning (thanks for quick delivery Freestyle) ❗ Malcolm
  9. Calling Len Unwin.... any ideas? Malcolm
  10. Any bets that this thread will be longer than the one on HT leads? 😬 malcolm
  11. Martin May I come and play? malcolm
  12. I now have a refurbished steering rack returned from Chris Wheeler's 7 Workshop. Great service Malcolm
  13. Paul re oil pickup cheque in post malcolm
  14. I think just using cable ties is asking for trouble, if not dangerous. Think of that tank coming loose at speed, full of 120 degrees (hot) oil close to the alternator belt and exhaust. The tank should sit on the alloy platform. Use both the formed metal rectangles, firmly rivetted to the chassis. Secure the tank to the rectangles with the jubilee clips supplied. Keep the cable ties for tying cables ❗ BTW look at the assembly guide for decent photos, as suggested Malcolm Edited by - Englishmaninwales on 20 Jan 2004 19:22:40
  15. Thanks all for your responses. The rack is now on its way to The 7 Workshop for open heart surgery. I decided I was not brave enough for this one. Malcolm
  16. JP thanks. The wear is in the inner joints for sure. I don't think shims will resolve this. The rack type is identical to that on P.99 of Tony Weal's book. I guess the ball cup is worn. Any more ideas anybody? Tom B - I hope you didn't omit to go up Nant y Garth 😬 Nick - Pit stops here always welcome See tel no above. I will miss Daresbury this month as I will be working ☹️ Stu - I now have an estimte for the engine build from DA. I hope to do this in early summer. My main concern at present is getting it through the MOT Malcolm
  17. TomB Thanks for that ❗ You are welcome to call in for a coffee stop (and you could give an opinion on this rack) Call me 01824790495 Malcolm
  18. Phil Use a centre punch and hammer. Pick two positions say 3 and 9 o'clock, and with the punch angled slightly back towards yourself tap each side progressively until the cap comes off. No need to use excessive force. Takes 30 secs and leaves a punch mark for next time. Malcolm
  19. 1994 Supersport. Rack is black steel tube type and looks like those on my Minis 25 years ago. The steering rack is sitting on the workbench. It has play in both inner ball joints (not the pinion). Search of the archives indicates that tightening the nut inboard of the joints may resolve the problem. Is this correct, or does the rack need to be overhauled? Does anybody know of an exchange/reconditioning service in North Wales/Chester area? Surely I don't have to spend £200 on a new Caterham rack ❗ Malcolm
  20. Stu I guess you will be starting a 7 consultancy soon Malcolm
  21. I see the Zetec boys have got jealous of our discussion. See Tech Talk. ( can we have a Master Class on how to create a link?) Malcolm
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