BA Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Hi I'm looking to get a few bits and pieces sorted on my seven over the next couple of months the most important of which is a diff swap. Anybody have any first hand knowledge of places around the north west (specifically Wigan area) ?? Cheers Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted January 12, 2004 Leadership Team Share Posted January 12, 2004 Hi Al, We tend to do most jobs ourselves around here (not the answer you wanted to hear ) but do you ever get to any of the local meetings? I live just south of Leigh (Culcheth) so not too far away. Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red SLR Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 The best place IMHO is John Noble. He is just on the other side of the hills in Chesterfield. It takes about an hour to get there and the guys there are good. Other than that DIY. Its really easy to change a diff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Paul Richards Posted January 12, 2004 Area Representative Share Posted January 12, 2004 Diff change. De dion or live axle? Ford or Ital? If you're contemplating swapping the diff yourself and its a Ford live axle, I have a slide hammer you can borrow. Echo Simons remarks and confirm John Nobles are good and Caterham approved. Paul Richards Joint AO - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) Edited by - Paul Richards on 12 Jan 2004 12:38:07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red SLR Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 I am sure Brentus has a mate in the area who owns a garage - this might be another option but you would have to ask him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 I have used a local (to me anyway) small Lotus & TVR speciallist in Wallasey, Wirral (Key West Autos, 0151 653 9932, chap is called Mark). He has done a few little jobs on mine & arranged respraying. He seems a good all round mechanic, although he mainly deals with Loti rather than Cats, I am sure he could do it. Best of all his rates are not inflated for premium cars - last time I asked I think he was £25 - 30 per hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BA Posted January 12, 2004 Author Share Posted January 12, 2004 Thanks for the replys guys I wouldn't mind doing it myself but at the moment don't really have the time or space ☹️ Stu, I live in the Golborne/Ashton area so not a million miles away at all ! Where and when do the local guys usually meet ? Paul, the car's a de dion. Cheers for the info on local (or not so local) garages. I'll make a few calls... Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red SLR Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 LOL! We meet in Bolton - I saw we - thats the LADS. If you prefer there is a MAD meeting too, near Warrington. Prob closer to you but not by much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted January 12, 2004 Leadership Team Share Posted January 12, 2004 Al, Generally we get to 3 of the local meets - 1st wednesday (last week ) - Bolton meet 2nd wednesday (this week ) - Cheshire meet at Wybunbury (about 40 miles each way) Last wednesday ( *thumbup*) - Daresbury, Warrington. Stu. Edited by - sforshaw on 12 Jan 2004 22:23:03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Richard Price Posted January 12, 2004 Area Representative Share Posted January 12, 2004 Stu, 2nd Wednesday is THIS week ❗ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted January 12, 2004 Leadership Team Share Posted January 12, 2004 Just testing Richard to keep you on your toes Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red SLR Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 I think we should cut Stuarts thumbs off at the next LADS meeting..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted January 13, 2004 Leadership Team Share Posted January 13, 2004 .... now hold on Simon, I have enough trouble typing with everything attached Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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