service

[Fathead]

My 7 is getting close to 24k miles now (1.6 roadsport) and so is probably due the big service. What is involved and is it difficult (could i do it myself with the help of a local mechanic)? I'd imagine its fairly pricy to do at caterham plus i live a long way from them (cornwall).

 

What is the best idea - find an autherised caterham one which is close -maybe theres one at barstaple or exeter?? - or do it myself?? (my knowledge is rubbish but i'd be keen to learn!!)

 

oh and plus i'm pretty skint so cheap is definately better if possible!!

regards f.hiddy

[Shaun_E]

Caterham will charge close to £600 for it but there isn't anything majorly scary. Details below:

 

Engine oil Drain and replace

Engine oil filter Replace

Differential oil level Check and top up

Gearbox oil level Check and top up

Screen washer fluid level Check and top up

Screen washers Check operation and alignment

Coolant hoses Check for condition, leaks and security

Alternator drive belt Check tension and condition, replace if necessary

Carburettor Check and set balance and idle settings

Lights and bulbs Check all lights and replace bulbs as necessary

Switchgear Check operation

Wheel nut torques Check for tightness

Clutch Check operation

Handbrake operation Check and adjust

Brake pads Check for wear, replace if necessary

CV gaitors Check condition

Tyres Check condition and advise if replacement necessary

Seatbelts and harnesses Check for condition and operation

Horn Check

Wipers Check condition and operation, replace if necessary

Steering joints and gaitors Check

Trunnions (Classic only) Lubricate

A frame bush Check, replace if necessary

Wheel bearing endfloat Check and adjust

Brake discs Check for condition and wear, replace if necessary

ECU diagnostics Check if possible

Headlight alignment Check and adjust

Exhaust system Check mountings and exhaust condition

Clutch cable Check condition and adjustment

Suspension security Check and retorque bolts

Suspension bushes Check and replace if necessary

Wheel alignment Check and adjust if necessary

Brake pipes and unions Check for security and leaks

Air filter Clean or change if necessary

Battery Check security, condition and connections, top up

Engine mountings Check

Spark plugs Replace

Sump foam baffle Replace

Fuses Check sizes and integrity, replace if necessary

Steering rack Check security and lubricate if necessary

Wheel bearings Repack

Brake hoses Replace

Coolant Drain and replace

Brake fluid Replace

Fuel filter Replace

Fuel lines Check for security and leaks

Coil lead Replace

Distributor cap Replace

Rotor arm Replace

Road test To check dampers, brakes, steering, instruments etc.

 

 

Yellow SL #32

[Myles]

I had my 4k-old 7 run through a 24k service at Millwoods when I got it originally - just to make sure it was starting on the level...

 

...the £600+ bill was the reason why I started doing all of my own servicing - the real gob-smack was the labour-charge for fitting front indicator-repeaters and a lighter-socket...

 

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