Piers300
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Point taken Stu and my tank has now done 30,000 miles and at the moment does not leak. The point I was really trying to make was that a leaking fuel tank is a serious hazard. In fact, it is a failure I’m assuming will happen at some point on my 7, just due to age. I will just replace the tank, when the time comes. I’m not so sure about the integral fuel pump (K series R300), as I believe they are no longer made or available. Piers
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Andy. Sorry, no idea where to buy it, but suggest you contact your local car paint spray specialist or car paint supplier. I got the reference paint code, so I could specify it to a wheel refurbishment company. However in the end, I bought a spare set of wheels, so I never used it. Piers
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I wouldn’t mess around with a repair on something so safety critical. Sounds like CC are doing the right thing. Piers
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Anthracite wheel colour is Carr’s -1L1424ST.SP base coat with a Clear powder lacquer top coat. Piers
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Loads of Sevens, Beccles Suffolk heading for Lowestoft.
Piers300 replied to Carrotland AR's topic in Spotted
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Loads of Sevens, Beccles Suffolk heading for Lowestoft.
Piers300 replied to Carrotland AR's topic in Spotted
Yes, that’s us from East Kent’s trip to East Anglia and staying in Lowestoft. Today was Adnams in Southwold and tomorrow we are going to an aircraft museum where the is a car show, then home. Piers -
I had a 1985 Super Sprint for 25 years and it was a very slow filler. I tried all positions, but in the end just filled it slowly. Piers
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I had a real problem with starting my R300 from cold. In fact, it would not fire at all when cranking, but would start and run immediately, if I squirted fuel into each throttle body. This turned out to be a bad earth on the ECU, plus cleaning all the major earth connections dramatically improved the battery voltage dip on cranking, which helped the ECU fire the injectors. It may not be your issue, but cleaning all the main earths will hopefully help. Piers
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I think you will find this useful. Colour is Carrs - 1L1424ST.SP Base Coat with a clear Lacquer top coat. I got this information back in 2013 and no complaints from anyone who I gave the information to. Piers
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The alternator windings are double dipped in a protective solution when being made. It is important that the alternator gets sufficient cooling air, so restricting air flow would in my opinion not be good. The windings do get hot when the alternator is working so it will dry out. The thing to avoid is salty water or even a saline environment, as this is corrosive and will attack the windings over a period of time and gradually reduce the resistance. Personally I would just leave it alone and standard. Piers
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How old is the battery and did you measure the flat battery voltage. Now fully charged, what is the voltage when not connected. Piers
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RJ. I have just searched for magnetic drain plugs and found a company called Magnetic drain plugs.co.uk. Looks a good product with very high quality magnets fitted and they do all sizes. Not sure if it would be good for a differential, but I would use it on my engine. Piers
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My K 1.8 wet sump has a 14mm sump plug. It may be the same as a dry sump plug. Please check. The 14 mm sump plug is from a Land Rover 300TDI and part number: UAM2957L. It comes with the washer. Piers
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Just out on interest, I had to wait till my son was 25 before I could get him insured on my 7. Piers
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As Ian says above, but I would take the seat out and check it moves freely for the full length. Then reinstall carefully making sure it still moves fully. You may need a few plastic washers on the front to raise it a small amount. Taking the seat out is best done with two people, so get you son to help out.
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Last year on the way back from the L to B meeting, I hit a large stone. It cracked the sump and the replacement was £430 plus labour to fit. It was an expensive last Blat of the year. Piers
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This is Freestyle 7 and it was parked next to L7FST (another Freestyle car) at the London to Brighton meeting on the 4th November. See L7FST post about the fires in California. Piers
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As Redline is the sole distributor for older Caterham and Lotus 7 parts, I would think that obtaining most Caterham products in the USA would be rather difficult. I know that Redline exports a lot of kit, so why not try them. At least it will fit. There is a Caterham distributor in the States and they to should be also able to supply you. The wining factor is that Redline will have it in stock and know exactly what is needed. Piers
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Just checked invoice from Redline (2/11/2010) and confirm part number is YLU101430. The description is “ Alternator mounting bracket Rover 1.8. Piers
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Mine broke a number of years ago (R300K) due to over tightening. I got one from Redline. It is the one YLU 101430. Piers
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B & Q do bags of various size O rings. It may help. Piers
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I am not sure, but you could try your local paint specialist, as many provide spray cans to your specification, very reasonably. Now you have the paint code, it should be straight forward. Piers
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The colour for the Anthracite wheels is Carr’s-1L1424ST.SP base coat with a clear lacquer top coat. Piers
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I have had a Fluke meter for 25 years and a great bit of expensive kit. There are other cheaper options that will do the job, but buy the best you can afford.
