Red SLR Posted August 13, 2000 Share Posted August 13, 2000 Right it is Sunday morning, I am sat in the house whilst you lot will be out enjoying the open roads in your 7's... As some of you may have gathered I have not much (actually no) knowledge of 7's. Thus - how much is a service? Where can you get one done? What is the interval? I have been told by Caterham that when I get my 7 I will have to take it to Liverpool after 500 miles for its first service.(live in Manchester) There after it will be upto me to get this done. What is the deal? Ta, Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Gillet Posted August 13, 2000 Share Posted August 13, 2000 Well I had the same problem when I bought my Seven, living in the Paris area! I use the Caterham "owner book" and do what they say. It worked pretty well although I am in no way Mr Good Wrench, and my English is weak. So, hold on and use your tool box. In fact I informed the French importer that there is some bafle foam in the sump and that if you do not change it every 10 000km , then you may have a problem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red SLR Posted August 13, 2000 Author Share Posted August 13, 2000 Thanks for your help on this - I will ask Caterham what the arrangements are when I go to collect my car. Thanks Simon. X777CAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Sewell Posted August 14, 2000 Share Posted August 14, 2000 Depending on how much work you want to do yourself there are several other good books (although I agree that the 'Owners Manual' is a very good place to start). Tony Weales restoring a lotus and Caterham Seven (or some similar title) is the closest to a Haynes manual for a Seven. The depending on the engine: Haynes manual for a Ford Escort Mk2 (xflow and 4speed gearbox) Any rover K series haynes manual (if appropriate) Otherwise, look in Low Flying for a specialist near you. Good luck Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Martin Posted August 14, 2000 Share Posted August 14, 2000 Graham & Pierre, What manual ? - Caterham haven't written one yet for the R500! Jules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W4RPD Posted August 14, 2000 Share Posted August 14, 2000 Jules, I'll second that frustration. You get a lovely little R500 owners wallet with not much to put in it. I think I'll take mine to meetings in the hope that someone might get distracted and we can get talking about cars ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stewart Posted August 15, 2000 Share Posted August 15, 2000 Graham Any idea where you can buy the Tony Weales book? How old is it and will it cover a de dion with crossflow? Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Sewell Posted August 15, 2000 Share Posted August 15, 2000 I've had my copy several years, but from the Se7ens list FAQ: Weale, Tony Lotus Seven. London: Osprey, 1991, 1995. Well-respected technical book. Contains much information for people building or stripping their car. Amazon are not quoting it at the moment so it may be out of print. There may be copies available at the festival at the weekend. Cheers, Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JampJ Posted August 15, 2000 Share Posted August 15, 2000 The book is back on sale,just order it through your local bookshop,or order it mail order through Mill House or someone similar. Excellent book C7 POW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JampJ Posted August 15, 2000 Share Posted August 15, 2000 Sorry Ray,I forgot to add Yes it does include details for the dedeon with xflow C7 POW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stewart Posted August 16, 2000 Share Posted August 16, 2000 Thanks Graham, John & Julie for the information. I'll look out for it at the festival this week-end or order it if I have no luck. You can never have enough information about these beasties can you? Perhaps we'll meet up at the weekend. Cheers Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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