Been Busy - Toxic Frog

[Gourlay83]

Cheers, Left hand engine mount is the new type, so should be ok . The axle is fine, as far as my eye can see anyway.

I had a bit of dilemma with the dampers. I could easily have bought Nitrons with the cost of the original suspension but I like the way it handled so why change it ? Only problem was they were too soft (leaking) and dropped through time causing the sump to ground out pretty much all the time. So all new billies with springs direct from Caterham. Basically all original and new

I fit in the Tillet seat fine, and never really liked the bag seats.

You will be pleased to know I carry a spare clutch cable, throttle cable and exhaust mount in the car at all times

Alan

As long as you know about the axle issues

As to the bag seats they look terrible but are excellent and cost bugger all to try.

As to the spares 100% guaratee you will never need them until you forget them

What is/who makes the inner CV joints ? looks like you have to remove a metal surround to replace the cv gator (like an old ford joint).

[thinfourth]

I think they are shortened sierra parts as your wheel bearings are sierra and your diff is are sierra

[David]

I believe the latest shafts are manufactured for Caterham, that's not to say they don't follow the Ford pattern, just that they don't use Ford sourced parts. Even if you tracked down the manufacturers, I suspect they would't supply as Caterham contracts tend to monopolise the supply of bespoke parts.

[Chucks]

What is/who makes the inner CV joints ? looks like you have to remove a metal surround to replace the cv gator (like an old ford joint).

Alan if you're doing the CV boots I've a complete new set in the cupboard if you're interested. Bought as part of a job lot of spares from another sevener. They're standard Sierra parts but were supplied from Caterham. The kit comes with the rubber boot, metal can, clips, seals & grease.

http://www.caterhamparts.co.uk/product. ... oduct=3042

[Gourlay83]

Quick update, Engine and box in with the help from a very understanding neighbour.




Tying up a few loose ends then map the engine and MOT.

Alan

[CubanGav]

Ufffffft..... Rubs thighs.

[mikeyb13]

Looking stunning Alan. Almost as nice a your last project

[campbell]

Ready to get it diiiiirty at Arisaig then?! And have you nudged Chris Cheezus yet, Alan...James is expecting Mr Boooom to join us

[Gourlay83]

Ready to get it diiiiirty at Arisaig then?! And have you nudged Chris Cheezus yet, Alan...James is expecting Mr Boooom to join us

Sadly Mr Boom has a bad case of HGF and big lazy ginger disorder, when the two meet you end up with an Elise that hasn't moved in 2 months (and 3 mini's but who's counting). Me and Gav will need to go round and stir him up.....won't be pretty.

Doing my best to make it, would be great to join the SE campers.

Alan

[Gourlay83]

Looking stunning Alan. Almost as nice a your last project

I've learned my lesson though Mikey, no shinny paint. Fix the mechanicals, F*ck the paint and enjoy it.

Alan

[campbell]

Ready to get it diiiiirty at Arisaig then?! And have you nudged Chris Cheezus yet, Alan...James is expecting Mr Boooom to join us

Sadly Mr Boom has a bad case of HGF and big lazy ginger disorder, when the two meet you end up with an Elise that hasn't moved in 2 months (and 3 mini's but who's counting). Me and Gav will need to go round and stir him up.....won't be pretty.

Doing my best to make it, would be great to join the SE campers.

Alan

Get stirring. No excuse is good enough.

[CubanGav]

need to go round and stir him up.....won't be pretty.

I've been trying to get him for 3 days to give him money. Maybe he needs a cuddle.

[mikeyb13]

Looking stunning Alan. Almost as nice a your last project

I've learned my lesson though Mikey, no shinny paint. Fix the mechanicals, F*ck the paint and enjoy it.

Alan

Yep thats why it will be the 205 from now on round Knockhill. Then ill just be able to laugh about it.
2 hour session round Knockhill left the paint in tatters. 8 hours round Spa hardly a mark.

[Scotty C]

good paint jobs are over rated

[foz01]

My paints shagged already