TomGaval

Thanks Mark. I just heard from the prior owner and he said he used. Redline Lightweight Shockproof Gear Oil. So I just have to flip a coin now. Both are recommended. Blatchat never fails.

Just sent my Sadev sequential box out for a refresh since the box was out, while getting a clutch replaced. Good news in the box was in really good shape with a few dogs being replaced but overall the tech said to use the same oil that was in it. Unfortunately, I bought this car 5 years ago and have no idea what was in it. They said Motul 75 /140 is recommended but also said there was a very good Redline product that was blue, couldn't remember what. I've been using Redline MTL in my Caterham 6 speed in my other car, since I assembled it 20 years ago and that works great. But I'd like to see what the consensus is from the great and all powerful Blatchat wizards. Thanks. Tom

Mea Culpa. Thanks for the quick response. Tom

Anyone know what the size of the lug nuts for an S3 dedion are? Thread pitch as well. Thanks Tom

I have a QED built Kseries with the Caterham bell housing oil tank, so not quite apples to apples, but the method I use to determine the correct oil level is to fill it until it pukes into the catch tank. Works well for me. Tom

I love Blatchat. Ever since I bought and assembled my first RoverK engined car in 2000, I have depended heavily on the support of you guys and I look forward to my Lowflying every month. Caterhams are rare enough in the States, and a RoverK is like hen's teeth, so you are really my lifeline. Surprisingly enough the RoverK series has actually been more reliable than my Duratec engined beast. But as you can see, I still depend on you guys to help me keep it running too. Jonathan, Ian and Andrew, Thanks again for your amazingly prompt support. I ordered the MFRU from Rimmer Bros. and the Simtek plug kit this morning. Assuming the mail and Customs don't delay the delivery too much, I should be able to get back on the track in time for my next event. Thanks again. Tom

Looks like it's not a US part. So I'll be calling the UK parts distributors. I have the part number for the MFRU and have found the part online. Does anyone know the part number for the large square female connector? I can't seem to find it on any of the parts catalogues. Tom

Thanks, I'll see what I can find out at the local mini dealer. Tom

Hi Jonathan. Engine is the 2.3L Cosworth Duratec. Funny thing is that on my other car with the EU2 RoverK, there is no MFRU, just a couple relays. Wonder if I could do that on this car? Part number of the MFRU is YWB100970

Had a issue with my car not starting after a trailering it home from the track. Ran fine first day on track but start for the 4th session of the first day. finally turned over and ran fine during the session. and then ran fine the next day for two session, before I packed up and left. Unloading it from the trailer a few hours later it would crank well but not catch. Mechanic tells me today that the MFU is toast and I also need the female plug to it as well as there seems to be some burn marks on it. So my question is where can I find those two parts??? Mg/rover parts aren't really availble here in the states. Tom

Hi, Simon, Thanks for commenting, Im just south of Philadelphia,Pa, on the East coast of the US. I don't know who the US Nitron agent is off hand. I have a pretty competant mechanic, so if there are no special tools or parts needed for the revalving, he might be able to accomplish it. Any suggestions or support would be great. Thanks Tom Gaval tgaval@comcast.net

Hi Rodger! I hear you might be making a trip over for our 7s Gathering this year. Maybe you can take it for a session and let me know what you think. The Hoosiers are Bias ply, and the Michelin are Radial. I always heard that the Bias ply were more progressive in their slipping where as the Radials were abrupt in their release once the limit is reached. I may just do as Croc suggests first and have the car corner weighted with me in it. and maybe have have the toe in and camber checked. I'd love to fit the 10 inch Hoosiers all the way around like the yellow car, but with cycle wings they don't fit. The yellow car has clams which provide plenty of room for the big slicks. Might just have to take the wing stays off and give it a try to see if there is any improvement, Hope to see you in July. Tom

Thanks Croc, I'd need to put on almost 100 lbs to get to 300, you cheeky bastard. Yeah, I sorta forgot that 10 inch slick thing. I set the Michelin slicks to 20 psi cold currently, and pretty much leave them at that. They heat up to around 24psi hot with a 25 minute session. On the bias ply Hooiser slicks the car just takes a set and holds it as long as I don't let off the throttle or upset the car. On the Radial Michelins, it just feels like they have a lower grip level and the car never feels planted. I'm definitely slower thru the bowl on Lightning. So how do I find out what spring rates I now have? are there any markings or diameters I need to look for?

I have a 2000 S3 superlight with a K series that I built and everything is stock. Had the car set up 17 years ago and it handles great, nice and neutral. I bought an SV with a Cosworth 2.3L Duratec two years ago and it has almost every upgrade you can think of. It's got Nitrons with the remote reservoirs, and the guy I bought it from was a bit bigger than me at 6'8" and a little over 300 lbs. The car is running on Michelin radial slicks with 9.5 inch rims in the rear and 8 inch ones in the front. I put new slicks on this past year, but the car still doesn't feel as planted as my yellow superlight. My lap times are still faster in the older car with the standard shocks and softer set up. Can someone give me a few pointers as to setting up the car. I know that I should only do one thing at a time. But I feel like I should have the car corner weighted for me and Maybe soften up the suspension a bit as it seems not to roll as much as my S3. This car is a lot quicker than my older car due to 100++ more HP, but it just doesn't seem to hold as well in the turns. Where should I start? Thanks Tom

Hi Jim. I remember you and your drive across Pa to NJMP. It was your first time ever on track. Our group is a little bigger now with up to 20 sevens on track now. I think it was 12 when you were there. Hope all is well with you and your Caterham. You are still welcome to join in on the fun on or off track. Tom PS, no gloating from me Croc. Tom