Robs7

I was sitting at the lights going south on the A10 at Bullsmoor junction and you turned right in front of me heading in the same direction. By the time the lights changed you were gone, I think you turned off somewhere before Caterhatch

North Weald I was going towards Epping you was going opposite direction. We both flashed *wavey*

Nice one Richard

No luck, the sump moves apart from where the broken stud is. There's no chance of getting a drill straight down the line of the stud. I can see part of the head still attached to the stud which is preventing the sump being removed. By whacking it too hard will probably break the bell housing. I've bolted it back and taken it for a test drive and fortunately there are no leaks. I'm taking it to a the 7 workshop next week where it will be easier to work on in a pit as it's very difficult working under axle stands. Thanks for all your advice I'll let you know how it goes. rob elves

Fortunately there's no bit broken inside as the bolt remover I used didn't have enough grip and just spun. It only fits on the end of a drill and I wondered if there was a decent remover that fits a socket?

Thanks for your replies, I have tried whacking the sump forward but won't budge.I think there must be a burr where the stud broke and there's not much room to clear it. I realise now that there was no spring washer fitted to the this one stud, which is probaly why it broke. All the others came out easy. I'll have another go today

After reading about the dreaded sump baffle I thought that after 5 yrs of ownership I'd better check. It's 10 yrs old and done 19k and had no problems. Upon removing the sump studs the head of the long 8mm rear stud that fits horizontal sheared off. I bought a set of Boa bolt removers which reverse drills into the stud and taps itself in and is supposed to come out. But it just spins inside the stud. I have managed to drill a 6mm hole in the stud. Does anybody know of a decent bolt remover or is there enough clearance inside the sump for it to slide forward to clear the stud to allow me to drop the sump? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I'm begining to think I should have left it alone as every time I've changed the oil it has been clear My usual motto has always been if it ain't broke don't fix it!!

Cuffley High St This morning about 9.10am. Being such a nice day on my way home after a walk to get my 7 out

Many thanks for that, just wanted to make sure before fitting

Part No LPW 100180 has been replaced by LPW 100181. The holes inside the filter are smaller than the previous. Can anyone advise if this is ok to fit? Caterham are not aware of the differance.

Reg No R7 CJJ near Dartford Tunnel approach folowed by a classic Sunbeam Sports car around 1.50pm. Not a good day for a 7 ☹️ Were you returning from thr rally?

Carbone Hill Cuffley at junction of The Ridgeway on Friday at around 2.40pm. I gave you a wave *wavey*from my tintop but I don't think you saw me. Great day for a blat but unfortunately I was on my way to picking the grandchildren from school ☹️

Sorry for the late reply Richard but just got back from Scotand. Remembered you from your BBQ. Nice one