madmaninshed

Hi Andrew, Due to a house move, I will have very little spare time for a year or so. It doesn't bother me if I can't register it for a year or two ( it has to be 30 years old), and if possible I would like an HPC or similar. I owned a Swindon engined one with straight cut gearbox, and two other HPC's in the past, and they were lovely cars.

Just missed one ......Immediate purchase of a nice original car if there's one out there available please.

Offer accepted. Many thanks

On retention, I kept this, but am now in France, so can't use.. The dogz blx

Thanks very much for the replies. I will mend with chemical metal AND fit a support from the damper bolt to the headlamp plate. At last I have a plan!! I was worried about getting it re-brazed by a blacksmith here in France, and feel much happier now. thanks again.

Hi, I have a 1998 car with classic long front wings. I noticed that one of the wings seemed to move about more than the other over bumps. I discovered that the brazed on clamp that holds the tubular steel support tube for the wing has broken away. It looks as if it has been re-brazed before, and it seems to have been done well, as the brazing has not failed this time, but two very tiny bits of the chassis tubes have pulled away with the clamp. The tubes still look very strong, and not mechanically affected. Someone has placed a hose clip around the inner end of the support tube, which clamps it to the chassis tube below - a right bodge!! I decided to try a repair using chemical metal and some other metal structural reinforcement, but wondered if this is a common problem, or if maybe, the wing has probably had a knock at some time? I do like cycle wings, but have decided to keep the car all original if possible. Any thoughts much appreciated. Thanks.

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Sorry for the delay - thanks so much for your replies. I had forgotten just how helpful you all are I will call Redline for the wheel nuts, and will check the seats for adjusters, and if non-adjustable, will use spacers to start with. Our French registration just arrived, and the plates are ready to fit. The damper tops protrude through the boot cover, showing like a live axle.. They are new Spax adjustables, which should be great for the sometimes bumpy roads in Charentes. When the car arrived, it had 30 psi in the tyres. It's much more compliant with 18 !! I wonder how tight the wheel nuts are......I am amazed at the performance from the 1800 engine. It was quite a surprise. It's time to experiment with the dampers. Thanks again.

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Hi all, Back after a five year break without a Caterham. We have an '89 Supersprint Roger King 1800, and the older seats (without headrests) slope back a bit too much for comfort. Does anyone know if modern leather or cloth seats will fit this car please?. The standard roll over bar on this model is listed as being too low for a softbits half hood. I wonder if the seats may slope back to give sufficient headroom with the standard hood up? Any thoughts much appreciated. Also, the chrome wheel nuts on the car are tatty. I looked on line for "Shiny Nuts" who used to do stainless ones, but think they must have ceased trading. Does anyone else do similar wheel nuts please? My wheels are the original alloys.

Entitlement renewed for another year. Any sensible offers please?

Looking for a 2.0 duratec engine for an upgrade. Standard HE14 would be fine. Only need about 200 bhp....but anything considered. Thanks.

VAX H86-GA-P GATOR PET HANDHELD 18V RECHARGEABLE CLEANER. Unwanted gift. Charged once and tried for a few moments to check operation. Boxed as new. Superb little machine. Ideal for use in cars. It has a powered rotary head, and an extending small nozzle for tight corners. Purchased a couple of weeks ago. £40 + carriage at cost.

New unused 2 x Boot kit for dedion driveshaft tincan end - 1058427. Stock code 6127557. Currently out of stock at CC. Price new £23.94 each. Asking £28 the pair + any carriage at cost. Standard duratec 2.0 alternator removed from 2000 mile HE14 engine from a 2009 Ford C-max. (I used the engine in my last Caterham but fitted a Brise light weight alternator) £50 + carriage. Standard cam shafts,valve springs and retainers from same 2000 mile HE14 engine (as I fitted R400 cams and springs). £75 + carriage. Valvemaster tool (imported from USA) and pipe for compressed air connection to spark plug location to allow easy changing of cams and springs with head on or off. £75. Brise alternator 8172 3 wire. New part number ALT 5305 Purchased as a spare in 2007. Used for literally a few miles and developed a brush fault. Repaired and tested by Brise with full report, and stored since. Includes pulley (approx 55mm dia). £100 plus carriage. First Line wheel bearing kit FBK068 Rover WD6598 £10 plus carriage. Clutch cable SKU: 72610 new unused £15 + carriage. Private plate on retention L7 BLX £250. No car to put it on ☹️ Caterham standard jack SKU: 30P191A and wheel brace in bag. Very good condition. £15 + carriage.

Poor little plate.....never seen the light of day Will take £250 + £25 transfer fee. I think it is a great plate 🥰....but then I am wired differently....

Thanks Jonathan, I did as you suggested - hoe it works. Cheers, Paul.

Hi, can someone remind me how to stop getting copies of all posts made on this thread....after 22 pages I could do with not receiving so many emails 😳 Many thanks, Paul. I edited my first post and left the box unticked...but it didn't work. I am now trying with my last post.....I would add - all he emails were worth it. The grill was brilliant! Sadly I don't have a 7 now ☹️ Edited by - madmaninshed on 3 Jun 2014 07:03:56

BLX it's still for sale

Thanks Nigel, you are quite right 😳. I will alter the ad. Cheers

L7 BLX. A great 7 plate if your initials are BL. Also,,,love it 🥰 or hate it it is suitable for a post 1993 car of any spec. On retention. Looking for around £350, but it now has to go (no seven any more ) so try an offer. There is a £25 transfer fee, but the assignment fee is already paid. Edited by - madmaninshed on 18 Apr 2014 14:27:26

Clutch cable S3 RHD part no 72610 purchased as a spare and unused £20. Sealey Duratec cam locking kit. Used once and in original packing £20. NOW SOLD Valvemaster tool which allows easy removal and installation of valve springs with the head on or off the engine. This is superb. Please see www.toyotool.com Used once and suitable for duratec engines, it allowed us to change valve springs without removing the cylinder head. £50. NOW SOLD Complete set of standard 2.0 Ford Duratec HE14 valve springs and retainers removed from a 2000 mile 2009 engine £40. S3 carbon fibre sill protectors new in original packing from Caterham. Part number 773296F listed on the CC site at £47.40 each (£94.80 a pair) £75 the pair. Brise alternator for duratec. 8172 3 wire. Purchased in 2007 as a spare and used for a few minutes. The unit had a faulty brush and was returned under warranty to Brise. The brush was replaced, and the unit was fully tested. Unused since (stored indoors), and complete with full test report from Brise. Fitted with small pulley. £100. All + P&P at cost if required. More to follow soon.... Edited by - madmaninshed on 31 Oct 2013 14:17:19

Thanks very much Oily. Cheers, Paul.

Sorry! 😳 😳 😳 my last post asked for help with timing info for the 8 valve blydenstein VX 1600 engine with kent cam and twin webbers.....but due to ignorance I didn't mention that it was the ignition timing info that we are after..... Can anyone help please? Many thanks, Paul.

Hi chaps, really sorry, it just shows my ignorance.....it is the ignition timing we are after and not the valve timing. sorry to ask again......