Paul Richards

I suspect and hope that it's a worn linkage and the new one should cure it. I know it sounds obvious, but check clutch adjustment. If you have problems engaging first it can often be simply the clutch not fully disengaging. Assume you have a cable clutch - just try adjusting a few turns just to try it - you can always put it back. Good luck. Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional

I'm interested Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional

You can weld an extension to the standard roll bar, but it will still be a standard roll bar which is of lighter material than an FIA bar and the hood will probably not fit, so personally I wouldn't bother. Standard bar, even with welded on extension will not be accepted for L7C events. If you're changing, go for the FIA bar. Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional

Hood should still fit over standard FIA roll bar Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional

As he said OR Could simply be the tyres sticking to the floor especially if you have a painted floor. Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional

Up north we get our hands dirty. You'll be having manicures next Seriously I've given up on gloves - I can't find any that last more than a couple of minutes and it doesn't help having hands like shovels. Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional Edited by - Paul Richards on 3 Feb 2010 19:02:43

Still looking. Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional

I think I could learn from that also 😬. My blast post was after spending the aftenoon and evening in the pub - belated works Christmas meal!! Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional

Adrian --- We all contribute on these threads and try to give advice to help/advice to others to the best of our ability/knowledge. Good of you to acknowledge that you were incorrect. It's only because I'm in the midst of doing the job that I can speak with a little authority. Ask me next year and I'll have forgotten all about it!! 😬 Go for it Rob. Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional

Rob You understand correctly - the panel does just lip under the side skins and it flexes enough to pull out without having to cut things. It is also be possible to replace again by flexing slightly without any cutting. As far as replacing with new sheet is concerned, it is NOT a flat sheet. Where it meets the upright bulkhead it is folded to form a channel that the upfight bulkhead slots in i.e. it is not simply a 90 degree butt joint between the horizontal and vertical. A bit difficult to explain, but if you want I can send you a couple of pics to illustrate - send me a blatmail. An alternative to tidy up the area may be to simply lay a new flat sheet over the entire top of the existing and cut it to butt up to the side skins. This would not be as good as replacing, but a lot less work. Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional

Rob I'm in the midst of this very thing - in fact Ive removed all my panels (all bulkheads, foot wells, floors and panels on transmission tunnel) and had them powder coated. Don't believe everything you read on here - I (and others) have done the job. The horizontal panel you refer to simply slips under the side skins and can be manipulated to remove without disturbing the side skins. However to remove this panel you have to remove the upright bulkhead panel as the upright panel actually fits in a "folded slot" in the horizontal panel. Further to remove the upright panel you have to remove the scuttle and also remove the steering column including drilling out the 4 large head pop rivets that hold the outer column to the round tube that forms the bottom of the dash. It's a lot of work. Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional Edited by - Paul Richards on 29 Jan 2010 00:27:40

Spoke to Stu tonight - too many holes for me - yours if you want Malcolm. I'm still looking - Hoping someone will have a Carbon Bits one they've hardly used. Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional

Doesn't sound like a good idea. You're going to change these and align them whilst on the ferry or at the dockside, so that you have correct headlights in UK and then France? Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional

You will if you don't carry one. Sods law always applies. Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional

Clutch and throttle cables are ESSENTIAL spares. I cable tie my spares to the round bar of the chassis under the throttle body on my K series. Nice and handy if you need them. Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional

With "ears" and with knee trims preferably. Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional

I've worked on 3 factory built cars that have never had these bolts in - I know why. Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional

Paul I read your comments to mean you've pu the laminova in the bottom hose betweenn the PRRT and the original thermostat housing Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional

Bri Thanks for the response - good to know that it's possible to keep the heater. As far as the laminova goes I was wondering about fitting a T in the top hose and fitting the laminova in the hose between the T and the prrt. I'll have to progress my rebuild a bit further to see if I have enough space for this. Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional

I want to fit a pressure relief remote thermostat and retain the heater - is this possible? I also have a laminova that I'd like to retain. It's currently in the top hose but I wonder where is best to mount it in the new set up. Any recommendations? Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional

Steff You need a punch to fit the poppers - I have one if you need to borrow. LADS top tip - put masking tape on the cover where poppers are needed and push onto popper to leave mark on tape showing where female popper is needed - hope you understand. Caterham recommend removing bar if you have full harness belts as bar is bearly wide enough for seat belt bolts. I can let you have a look at the build manual if you don't have one. Use of plain washers will help stop twisting of cover. Older boot covers for your suspension had eyelets for shockers to poke through. You may be able to retro fit these - I think you'll get some at a camping shop - Castlecroft Camping in Radcliffe, or Winfields Haslingden. Finally, bearing in mind the weather, suggest you warm the cover up before fitting otherwise you may find it is not tight enough when the better weather arrives. Give me a ring if you need a hand. Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional

Just done this myself. You can get evostick remover (B&Q stock it) or you can use acetone or hammerite thinners. Whatever you do, it's a bit labour intensive. Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional

🤔 🤔 🤔 Not sure what you are asking. Normal mirrors are quite legal and no problem in Europe. Only need to worry about headlights for driving on "wrong" side of road and make sure you take appropriate spare bulbs, warning triangles,first aid kit etc. See AA What to take abroad Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional

Suggest you take existing clutch to your local motor factors. They will take part numbers from it and supply correct parts. Don't forget to change release bearing as well as cover plate and driven plate. Alternatively give Redline a ring and order from them. Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional

Nice Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional