MereCat

HI, just sent you a chat message. Wondered if you have now sold the mini or if it is still available? Thanks Paul

PM'ed you re Billies, discs and brakes. Thanks

Hi John the bolt is hanging out. So likely the bang I heard was the spacer going down the road. Any pics so I can check? Anyone with a K series online that could oblige me please. Thanks.

Might seem like a daft question assuming not damaged the thread , any chance of swarf getting into the block or is this sealed so just a thread to secure alternator and no need to worry? worse case scenario re tap the thread if it won't go in from spinning for a few miles? It's literally hanging on by the peverbial thread with the Apollo hose stopping it from dropping off. Although I stil think I lost something when it happened? Would a drop in voltage cause a misfire / exhaust to have a burp ? With the ear plugs in I could not tell

Crank pulley and belt is there. Spacer? What does this look like and where should it be exactly?

JV trying to post but keeps coming back with an error... Will have another go with a pic

Sorry yes it was the red ignition light. oil pressure is 2bar so normal although I could try starting her up again to check?? oil is on max on the dipstick as I check levels each and every time I go out. water temp as electric is always suspect sometime it works other it does not so always gone but oil temp usually between 60-80. Fan kicks in at 90 something and the oil temp is always an indication for me that I need to open the heather up and blow off some air. Clutch ok alternator and starter motor in place BUT alternator pulley is hanging out of the engine block. Looks like it's come loose. i can rattle it! Good Bad Ugly??? Is it just a tighten up or could I have damaged bottom end? any idea of torque setting for bolt assuming I have not knackered the thread and it's just come out?.. Would explain the hunting as not charging?

Hello Just finished a morning run out all seemed find no issue with power and running smooth. last 2 miles I pull away hard in first (unusual for me) and accelerate through the gears. All pulling fine until I slow down and hear the engine sounding like a bag of bolts. It also sounds like something fell off but it could also have been a couple of pops from the exhaust?? The Red warning light is on and it's hunting. Managed to limp it home but it's struggling to idle. When I rev it the engine just rattle. 1600 K series DVA with all forged internals. Bottom end ? bearings ? or Pistons? Any my thoughts and help would be greatly appreciated. its done 22k miles.

YHM Thanks

Vinyl. Caterham Half doors to fit S3 Car. Used Good condition. Has some popper holes from being fitted previously. Also a small repair to the vinyl, back mid section. You would need to look to see this IMHO but I can send photo's if anyone is interested. £120 + P&P Or could meet if your near me (Bucks). I also travel to Leeds, Nottingham, Manchester, Bristol and Glasgow regularly, so could meet there or somewhere near if this works better. I will be at Stoneleigh today and can bring with me if your there. Thanks for looking Paul

That's £8k not £8 all we will all have a few :)

Continuing the MX5 thread for a second ( maybe start a new post) if you want bang for buck both performance and sound I would get a MK1 or 2 Mazda and go with this. Reckon you could get yourself. Fun but if kit for £8 to £9k... http://www.rocketeerltd.com

D Hoop or diagonal ? Thanks

I guess mine is running too low then...!? 65mm front( bottom of sump) and 135mm rear ( bottom of A frame centre) on billies and 13" wheels. Not fitted the Meteor Nitrons yet though so will look at link when do...anyone else at this height?

Seen you a couple of times now while in the tin top. Your about 1/4 mile away from me if you ever fancy a run out or joining us at Penn 7's.