IamScotticus

for the clutch cover, I can see that. they aren't usually very tight. it's critical these are tightened gradually and evenly.

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external or internal slave? the spacer doesn't effect the clutch. it was used because the V6 T9s had longer input shafts and the back space extended the shifter some. for a car this age, add T9 seals replacement and rear main engine seal and pilot/spigot bearing replacement to the order. it may be better to get everything pulled apart and inspected to identify what you need. it's been a long time.

A title brand, like Bonded, Junk, Salvage, is done for the protection of future purchasers as a warning that there is some possibility a hidden problem that may not be disclosed by a seller, as Mike pointed out. My point is, although it isn't as pretty as we would like, a brand does not necessarily represent the facts about the car, but more of a record of sales, what the car was sold as, not always what the car was. say, a fleet of rental cars was in a flood. The cars get a Flood label on a salvage title. If one of 100 cars was above water, it would still be sold in the lot and labeled flood.. As it has already been said, condition is a case-by-case basis. If you get lucky enough to pay half price, or less, for a written off Cat, that won't break the bank to get going, I would call the title brand or label a coupon. Enjoy the car but realize it's a coupon for the next buyer too. like most toys, the money you put into it you are not likely to get back. I wouldn't pay more than 10k. Anything more, put into a better car with an un-branded title. Unless you're wanting a track weapon, Classic Crossflow Cats sell for 15-25k. Also, selling the parts individually can be very profitable.

So you bring the 7 home and now you have offending fuel smells in the garage, so you have been told. A charcoal canister is the ticket! What have you used and what works? Links to older threads on this subject are appreciated.

Well, having a 7 is not a requirement, but do you have a car yet?

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@Darcy where are the pictures your S3? If you can't get a full bush set in the north Americas, all you should have to do is tell Chris at Redline UK what you have and he will send what you need. and probably a new silencer bobbin too. Crossflow live axle sets from Caterham should have most of what you need but there are probably some differences. So I would stick with Redline for this. you really should have the Tony Weale book. for vintage, but not too vintage, electrics get the Auto Electric Supplies LTD catalog. Scott

is it likely to get wings?

motre than that! it waters the eyes, damages ear drums, removes hair and dries out skin and bakes your dome. I have taken to wearing welders bandanas and ear plugs. I read on the clear windscreen side deflectors that the typical angles are ineffective. They should be out more, like, 20° off the window plane. this only addresss one source of turbulence, but it is a noticeable improvement. Sorry for the hijack.

you found my Blockbuster tape!

I know the feeling

yes, darn fugly. I assume they couldn't do anything that had already been done so it was the compromise.

among the ROC tools that circulate through the Harbor Freights and other cheap tool stores, there is a particular floor jack I just love using for the 7 because the proportions are just right. I believe it's this one available again at HF It is a beast. it's heavy. but worth it. especially at this price. the low height helps get a piece of wood between the jack and the car.

the problem...Caterham has a set of figures a EV7 must meet or they can't sell it. That's what the bean counters tell the ex-auto industry executives who believe them because they don't gamble. Cat could make a fun, although low Milage, 7 now. no, it won't be the race car they sell to the software engineers. but it will go like stink. they don't think they can sell that. no, they can't for £45k, but possibly for £30k, and the aftermarket will offer up the improvements. look what happened to bicycles! they all have motors and batteries now.