Garth

I use a specialist to fabricate stainless steel suff for me - let me know if you do not have any success and I will ask him.

Thanks for the comments - the brakes seem to be behaving themselves, but will keep an eye on that - had a thorough service recently and was given a clean bill of health! I suspect my tyres were duff as you suggest Rob - see comments about inflation below. My son replaced all the tyres in Scotland and has just driven back to London without any issues, although it poured with rain the whole journey so not likely to have been problems with overheating? We checked the tyre pressures on the three remaining original tyres before replacing them and they were all over inflated which suggests the others which failed (probably but obviously not conclusively!) were unlikely to have be under inflated. I have come to the conclusion that the tyres were duff and were fine for the short journeys we have done to date, but did not fancy a long journey! Also worth noting that the 140/70 R12 tyres that BJT recommend can be replaced with 155/70 R12's which are about 15mm wider and 21mm larger in diameter! There are many more tyres available in this size with more choice of load index etc. Now to get a new mud guard!

Only tyres we could get hold of in Scotland from the tyre place in Fort William were 'Greenlander'. Spoke to a very helpful tech chap at Wheel Solutions who supply BJT tyres. He said that the 155/70 R12C is a 'commercial' Spec tyre with a load rating equating to 900kg and that with 4 wheels on the trailer even the cheaper brands would be fine! Going to have to sort out the height of my tow bar - on two cars! Other thing I have discovered is that the weight at the tow bar is dependent on the car rather than the trailer (obvious I guess!) - so need to adjust the Caterham position on the trailer for each car! Have ordered a 'nose weight gauge' for the trailer - cheap at £35! Thanks again all.

Thanks again for the comments - just had another call with BJT after struggling to get hold of the 140/70 R12 tyres they recommend - they have now confirmed that 155/70 R12's will fit, which I assume means 145/70's will also fit. Now to try and find some with high load capacities. Will make sure the tyre pressures are correct!

Thanks for the comments will look at ones with higher load capacity - BJT say as long as the size is correct don't need to worry about the 'sort' of tyre! Still seems odd - the trailer was stored on blocks in a shed before I got it and the tyres are only 5 years old. Not sure I understand why most of the weight is on the front - would it not be fairly equally shared, with the front and back tyres deforming slightly differently due to the relative position of the axles? Will do some work on google!

Appreciate some advice on what might be the problem, 18 year old BJ A - Max trailer - 4 wheels. Recent full service by trailer specialist (not BJT). Tyres 5 years old. Did not check pressures before setting off, but certainly not low - could have been too high? The trailer sits a little higher at the front given the height of the tow bar on the car? Was told this was not a problem by BJT and the trailer service chap! My son Sam was towing the 7 up to Scotland yesterday and had two blowouts.. see pics below - just 7 with some luggage on the trailer, so not overloaded? Think car position on trailer ok, but did not measure weight at tow bar end? Tyres that went were both front tyres on either side of the trailer. First incident on M1 - drove slowly on 3 wheels to a tyre place who had a replacement - put existing spare on trailer and replacement kept as new spare. This blowout severely damaged the mudguard which had to be cut off! Is it legal to drive without a mudguard? See second pic below - cannot tell much from this - apart from what looks like delamination between the steel cords the tread? Second incident happened a few hours later! This looks as though there is delamination between the steel cords and the tread? Never heard of the tyre brand but says on the side manufactured by Deli Tire (not a typo!) Thinking we may have just got unlucky with rubbish tyres? Ordering 5 new ones to be put on trailer for trip home. Any insights most welcome! Thanks Garth First blowout Second blowout

Interesting quick read - thanks for posting

Not going to use the pump for a while now, so will not be able to report! Spoke to BGH and they say I should not be unduly worried - just keep an eye on the level. Evidently the oil can go a bit frothy when the box is being worked hard and it is whipped up by the gears - one can even expect to lose a bit out of the breather pipe in this situation! Will be amplified if the oil level is a bit high (think mine is!) and Ford recommend a slightly lower fill level for vigorous use!

Thanks Ian - had sort of worked that one out Am going to tape some stiff wire to the tube to be sure it is not going to simply curl up on insertion! Will try and heat up the oil - blow torch!!?

Will look for a drain plug in the spacer plate thanks Neil! I think I needed to ask for one - not sure if they put them in as standard! Just got 12V oil pump from my local motor spares shop in case the drain plug is not there! Much cheaper online but happy to support the guys and need it right away anyway! They didn't have the Pela style extractor. Let the fun begin - any tips on best method/placement of suction pipe welcomed?

Thanks - looks like that will be the sensible way forward - will try and source the pump urgently!

Have a BGH type 9 gearbox with a dipstick. Checked oil today in prep for trackday this coming Wed. The level seems ok and oil is clear, but it is frothy - see picture! Did Donington with my son a month or so ago so car was worked hard with two drivers! Gear shifts felt fine all day. Not sure what this bubbly froth means, but feel it is not quite right? Any advice welcome - will try BGH on Monday? Thanks Garth

BTTT Price reduced

PROBE2 - have sent you a private mail! Garth

Try and find someone who has had an upgrade to throttle bodies on their Sigma - perhaps ask Stuart at Premier Power - he may have one knocking about? Good Luck

Hi Tom Seeing there has been little response to this you should probably go down the DIY route? I have a pdf copy of a club members instructions for a DIY set - they are great and you can even use them car to car if you stay close enough! Send me a personal mail with your email address if you would like the instructions - good luck. Garth

Hi Colin Have sent you private mail - interested! Garth

Set of 4 of these for sale. In good condition, one with a small 'donk' from dropping a tool on it and one showing signs of some corrosion coming through underneath the finish. Send me pm me with your email address so I can send pics if interested. £325. Collection from the Wimbledon area.

That looks neat Tom - not standard CC if the top of my pedal is anything to go by! Need to get into some machining?

I have a set of these I am happy to sell - have mailed you. Garth

Also repaired mine with 'superglue' ages ago! Still fine! Although going to change one day!!

Thanks Richard - will make enquiries.

Those look interesting but do not want to spend quite that much!

second dibbs please if mr bahf does not take them!

Not heard of a custom bag seat! sounds expensive! Heading for the fairy liquid!!