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Is that how the tie rod attaches to the upright or just a mock up?

I bought a svt spark plug cover w/ the idea of shaving it down enough to clear the bonnet. Ended up being more complicated than I thought it would be. I'll just take off the bonnet ever once in a while and just spray out the water with compressed air. I did put some dielectric grease in the spark plug boots to help prevent shorts. Oh and wear goggles or look the other way cause the water sprays everywhere.

Might as well order it from the UK. Being in Alaska I've found shipping cheaper from the UK than from California, never mind anything from the east coast.

I believe that some caterhams had rover 3.5l V8 installed.

Jack up rear of car. Put in neutral and spin 1 wheel by hand. If both move in the same direction you have a lsd. On an open diff the other wheel will spin in the other direction.

Its a uk site but the light looks similar.

Check the frame for cracks or loose hardware.

Got this link from Blatchat about axle sources. GKN has several locations in the US. Just select North America from the drop down list. You may need to contact the UK branches if the US ones can't help you.

Looks like they have a branch in Ohio. GKN Driveline - Bowling Green, United States of America 2223 Woodbridge Blvd, Bowling Green, OH43402, United States of America +1 419 354 3955 +1 419 354 5075

Did a blatchat search and got this hit that might help you. "Hello Just by way of an update and in case anybody is following this thread or my downfall! The driveshaft outer joint was a GKN part obtainable directly from them in Birmingham. The part numbers I needed were as follows: Housing: UL3G014 Tripod EO1701/019 Large clamp EO1754/048 Small clamp AO7554/007 Grease – tube MS9U025 I hope this helps and thanks again for all those who offered ideas and guidance." Looks like GKN refers to this group. I sent their UK branch an email regarding new axle or at least rebuild parts. It helps to know in case I end up needing an axle too.

Can you ask Cat UK/Redline Uk where the drive shafts are sourced from and get a part #?

Here's two more links that might help. Wrxtuner (has link for service manual) and Clubwrx (mentions a tsb)

Could just add a rib or two to stiffen it.

Also don't forget the duct tape. I used it to keep a headlight straight when the bumpy roads would keep loosening the mounting nut.

Squeal could be coming from the tensioner. Take off the belt and check if the tensioner rolls smoothly.

Found this on NASIOC about rear axles popping out.

Just came across this site for minilite replicas. Looks like they are Rota RB wheels

Gps and keep change in an easy to reach spot for the road tolls. 4 days and 1,500 miles sounds a lot better than my 6 days and 4,000 miles when I bought my 7. Bring a windbreaker and pick up a small gas can (2.5 gal) or two.

Ebay has one for $589.88. Just googled it and harbor frieght has it for $399.99

Poking around Youtube and stumbled on a . I like how the helmet cam gives a sense of the G forces and the audio is good too.

Faulty tire? Have you tired contacting Avon? Tires pressures might be a bit high (low psi would have wear on the shoulders and high psi would have wear in the center). Got any alignment specs?

Another forum member used Thundersport and liked the quality of the product.

Here's two more lotus 7 tshirts. Ebay. 7-dna

Upright is from the rear of subaru wrxs. It looks weird because its made to bolt to macpherson struts.

Silly question, but are the bolts at least grade 8?