Terry Field

Thanks Nick, I'm currently awaiting more details, but my thoughts are pretty much the same as yours.

Thanks Malc

A friend of mine recently lost her husband and has a Lotus Elise to sell. All i know at the moment is that it is a ‘99 model with maybe 15k on the clock, new paint job and new hood because it has been stored. Where in the wise opinion of Blatchat, is the best place to get a valuation and to subsequently offer it for sale?

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Pair of belts, well out of date, but perfectly useable. Free subject to postage and a donation of your choice to PCR.

I had the same problem; oil pressure dropped suddenly. Got the car back to Sevens and Classics who fixed it under warranty. They simply dispensed with the foam and as far as I know fitted an ordinary gasket. A few thousand miles later and all is OK

The last work done was 2 years ago when Classic and Sevens removed the sump to clear the old foam baffle. Nothing on the water rail or under the water pump/engine that I can see. i will have a closer look tomorrow

Sorry Jonathon, I didn’t fully answer your question. Over the last couple of years with not much mileage, say 1000 road miles, this is probably the second or third time I have topped it up with a significant amount.

Jonathon, I topped it up last about 3 weeks and 150 miles ago when I took it for its MoT. Dan, can’t see anything on the cap but I will keep an eye open. At least I know now that it is not normal - why would it be?

1999. K series. It seems to dropping more quickly than I would have expected. I put in well over 1/2 pint today after 150 miles fairly ordinary driving. Checked the hose tightness ( all silicone), nothing showing in the oil, and no obvious leaks or damp patches. Should I be looking elsewhere, or is this normal?

I missed the C&SC edition for January with the Seven spread on the cover. Does anyone have one which they would like to sell on? Cost plus postage plus a contribution to PCR awaits. Thanks

I guess that is what I will have to do until it all eases up. Not much good for random passengers ( occasionally someone takes the risk😀)

Hi Jonathan, I haven’t quite finished the installation yet ( seats to go back in) but not sure what you are looking for in the photographs? It is very hard to get the installation wrong! The lap belts tighten as you suggest - pulling the tail away from the centre buckle. That was one reason that I have changed them - the old Caterham belts tightened from the floor up, which never works well.

Have just bought a pair of Sabelt 4 point harnesses ( Demon Tweeks - Caterham specific) to replace my 23 year old Caterham belts (road use only) The belts seem to be incredibly difficult to adjust, requiring a huge amount of force to tighten them, and lots of difficulty in releasing the shoulder straps. The lap belts are virtually impossible to tighten once I am in the car, and I find that I have to tighten them, get in the car to test them and keep on hopping in and out until they fit. I am hoping that they loosen with use; I wonder if anyone has met the same problem and if there is an easy fix to solve the problem?

Gary K Thanks but I really want the round buckle type. Thanks Paul, I will have a look at the TRS belts although I only need four point. Are they 3" belts? I am sure I have had Sabelt in previous cars which tightened upwards, so no problem with belts being stuck down the side of the seat.