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Paul Richards

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  1. Paul Richards
    Stuart I note your comments, but I've just bought a set of ZZS's to replace my CR500s, but not yet fitted them, so can't comment fully yet. My decision was made based on the practical experience of seeing ZZS tyres used by the Caterhams at the Race of Remembrance in absolutely horrendous conditions when track was extremely wet and they performed well. I'll hope they perform just as well on the road.
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    "Who is monkeying about" ??? No one
  3. Paul Richards
    Gavin. Is your windscreen damaged. Do you have cover on your insurance policy? If so you can claim and just pay the excess. No loss of no claims discount.
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    HERE
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    Just the sort of thing that happens at LADS all the time with no charge. Do members in other areas not do the same? Or do people on Blatchat not visit their local meeting?
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    Grim Reaper The manual tensioner can be adjusted to provide more tension. Not got one in front of me, but it involves dismantling. From memory there is an interference fit between base and pulley. You can prise apart with a screwdriver and move round to get more tension. All goes back together ok and large bolt holds it all in place. Difficult to describe, but hope you can understand.
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    After much trial, I finally sought the services of a mobile auto electrician who carried out similar tests and he was equally baffled. We were just coming to the conclusion that there must be a problem with the wiring and having checked it all except under the dash I was envisaging having to remove the scuttle to get at it all. We finally made one last check and removing the offside led rear stop tail bulb cut the 6.7 volts going to the brake circuit. Replaced the bulb and and hey presto all working fine. Couldn't believe that a bulb could go faulty like that and be responsible for such a failure. Happy boy now . Now off to celebrate St. Pats day with a drop of Guinness.
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    Yes please as per tele/con
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    "It's a paper element in the 360 and 420 airbox" ​Sorry I didn't appreciate that. Assumed it was a foam filter.
  10. Paul Richards
    Hi Callum Yours is a new car. I can't believe you need a new filter already unless you have a problem. It's normal to just wash and re-oil the filter.
  11. Paul Richards
    I've just purchased ZZS's from BMTR. CR500's are still available but are slightly more expensive.
  12. Paul Richards
    On a k series it is important to use oil or better still engine building lube on the bolts especially under the head of the bolt.
  13. Paul Richards
    Thanks Christian I'll pass on the info. Much appreciated.
  14. Paul Richards
    As per title. Does anyone have a pump like THIS kicking around? Friend has broken a fitting on top of the pump, so even a defective pump may fit the bill if the top can be swapped. Trackdays booked for Friday and Saturday.
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    I prefer the over the wheel type. You can use your existing straps if you buy a couple of extra hooks off e bay.
  16. Paul Richards
    There are copies of the build manual on this site and Caterhams and the very good "get to know your seven" info on this site. You shouldn't need anything else.
  17. Paul Richards
    Sigma sender is a pig to access especially on a 150 with throttle bodies. I suspect that's why a suitable spanner is needed.
  18. Paul Richards
    The clips have little barbs on them. You'll probably have to prise them off with a screwdriver. They probably won't be reusable. I find it better to secure by drilling a couple of small holes either side of the slots and using a small cable tie to secure. Drill the holes so that the cable tie puts a little tension on the grill tang. IYSWIM
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    No progress I'm afraid. Various tests undertaken and no success. Currently no time to spare. Fortunately car is functional with only sympton being a slight glow on high level brake light when sidelights on. I'll try and find time in a couple of weeks.
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    Bill A visit to your local scrapyard is probably the easiest option. Good luck.
  21. Paul Richards
    Correct tension. I usually twist along the longest length. If you can twist through 90 degrees then it's about right. If it's took slack it will soon squeal when under load.
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    I also lost my bolt some time ago. Rimmer Bros are another alternative for the standard part or you could upgrade to this. Much easier to adjust than the original item. Edited to say I must type quicker. Also you can always get one at your local scrapyard.
  23. Paul Richards
    Bad news. Clearly you don't know your own strength. Suggest you deck the spare block first an make sure it has correct liner heights before you clean it and grind off the webbing for the starter. Good luck
  24. Paul Richards
    I have DRE shiftlights fitted to my EU2 K series.
  25. Paul Richards
    Thanks Chris. My car is an older imperial chassis, but I'll have a look there. JK yhm.
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