Wrightpayne Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 The MOT is looming, spring is on its way so must be time to fettle the seven!So, on the list is nearside lower wishbone spherical bearing (MOT advisory last year) and investigate a bit of play/knock in offside rear suspension. MOT tester couldn't locate it.Full service and fit side repeaters into headlights once I've decided which of the 3 styles of brackets and two sizes of headlights I'm going to use.Whats on your to do list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7_Malc Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 New tyres to scrub in. MOT and service at Ratrace next month. Pay road tax.… want to drive it now though. Getting impatient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Finish my 2019 rebuild! Left to do: refit fuel pump, hope its stops leaking, refit tank, seal boot floor, some local paint protection film, boot poppers, brake fluid. I know the engine runs, it just leaks fuel out of the pump gasket while it does it! Wheels, shake down, tax & MOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Not sure I'll make it this year. Need to strip the engine snd rebuildvit to stop it leaking and struggle to find the time. However there will be at least three trackdays, two with the Nordic car magasines and one in the van to prove that I can do a certain lap time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickh7 Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 So far , strip and repaint chassis, new dampers, new wheels tyres, new tillet pads , new nose cone . Fixed non working oil temp. New a frame , new black headlamps Still to do Fit new wing protectors Fit rear dampers again with longer springs to get rake and sump ground clearance to Dave Gemzoes liking Set up at Gemzoe Motorsport Polish exhaust Clay paint work and re wax Get kids seat set up for Noah's first passenger ride Think that's it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangomikeromeo Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Oil and filter change, oil pressure sender change (for the nth time) general check over of hoses, cables and fixings and then fit Dave Gemzoe's LED bulbs. Probably with a bit of before and after videoing to see true difference. And then a lot more driving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 William ... you should change to a mechanical OPG .... same price as one sender .... reliable operation, reassuring 270 degree needle sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Geoff Brown Posted February 20, 2020 Area Representative Share Posted February 20, 2020 The rear anti roll bar drop links are prone to wear, especially the lower ball joint. The MoT testers do miss these maybe because they are so obscure & with weight on the play is hard to detect. Weight off the play is obvious & may surprise you.Just changed the lower ball joints ready for the MoT having made them last many years by stripping cleaning & re lubrication.Cut costs by only ordering the ball joint as the price of a whole assembly is eye watering.My easy to follow guide: https://www.lotus7.club/guides/maintenance/rear-anti-roll-bar-drop-link-maintenanceApart from standard service items & checks I had to remove & treat some light chassis corrosion. Clean & treat everything underneath with WD40. Also clean out the vestiges of mud when a local road, unbeknown to me, flooded to two inches with liquid mud! This was the third & final mud clean up. Fit a high brake warning light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ. Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 I've done the usual service stuff plus repaired my silencer, changed the brake hoses and fluid and changed the diff oil. Still have to change my dampers after I found the OS front was leaking and do a nut and bolt check. I can't wait to get out in the Seven, but I do have two roadtrips and a track day booked. Roll on spring Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangomikeromeo Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 @SM25T You've suggested that every time I have a moan about replacing the sender but I'm not happy with the idea of hot pressurised oil under the dash. A lap full of it would put me off my cornering!POBC Am I being overly conservative? Has a mechanical pressure gauge set up failed in the way I fear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadsport06 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 I've never read about one failing in the way you describe. The pipe screws in so I would suspect you would notice a tiny drip if it was working loose. I went to a MOPG years back with my k series. The original on build didn't work properly, neither did the replacement. Fitted a MOPG and it gives accurate readings with less damping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 I've had a MOPG for years without issue. I heat shrink'd the bit from bulkhead to gauge to avoid any electrical 'problems' with the spaghetti under the dash :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Fitted mine about 10 years ago. Nothing to cause any issues under the dash. Stone impact at filter end on engine caused a small weep from that fitting. Tube and fittings replaced during accident repairs last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangomikeromeo Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 I'll have another look then. IIRC there was an article in Lowflying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 IIRC mine came from Think Automotive. I'm sure if you call, they'll know the bits to make up a kit. Only decision I had to make was whether to include a higher rated low pressure warning switch (30PSI I think) and lamp. I did but its still on the 'to-do' list!I can dig out the receipt if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted February 22, 2020 Member Share Posted February 22, 2020 Parts list.(Previous discussions!)JonathanPS: I haven't heard of any burst pipes spraying hot oil where it shouldn't be. But if the electronic system on my K failed my first choice would be a better sender and standing it off to somewhere less hostile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted February 23, 2020 Member Share Posted February 23, 2020 Dim the main beam warning light.Put off the decision about better headlamps, again.Fit the new A frame with the new bushes.JonathanPS: In case anyone hasn't found them:Suggested servicing schedules.Maintenance notes from Alcester Racing Sevens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 In January I replaced the 27 year/93,000 mile old De Dion tube as a precaution. On inspection the old one looked OK althoughit had been shimmed to combat a slight toe-in (it was previously checked and repowder-coated by Arch on 2008).Other jobs:Carried out a full serviceFabricated a revised throttle pedal extension to aid toeing and heelingRepacked the silencer with Acousta-Fil,Polished the primaries and re-lagged them with DEI exhaust titanium wrap.Re: oil senders I've always found the VDO gauge and sender to be fine. In fact I have bought a new sender, but as a spare, I'm pretty sure mine is the 1993 original, maybe they were better quality in those days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnkerB-S Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Replace carb to manifold gasket and nuts.Replace original distributor with one from Aldon with and Ignitor.Install a decent electric cooling fan in front of the radiator and remove the blades on the useless Crossflow fan.Run sump breather through valve cover and a catch can before sending it out the back.Perform a leak down test to determine how worn the engine is, and where.Put new Toyo R888Rs on my autocross rims.Build a tire rack for transporting the track/autocross wheels to the track.Check alignment.Oil, filter and lube.Flush brake fluid.Give the car a thorough cleaning and polish.Have fun the rest of the season!And for the Boxster S:Replace all engine and transmission mounts.Check the shift linkages and possibly replace the shift cables.Oil and filter.Bleed brakes.Replace autocross alignment with street alignment.Sell the Dodge and second Boxster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted March 16, 2020 Member Share Posted March 16, 2020 Time to scale up those projects? Even for the under 70s.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 After 18 months, I’m a locking washer & brake fluid away from finishing my rebuild, and I’ve an MoT booked in 10 days. But at this rate I’m not sure I’ll be driving it much, and the Motorsport season looks to be much reduced. Is it worth me taxing on the 1st April or should I keep it SORN? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted March 17, 2020 Member Share Posted March 17, 2020 I don't expect motorsport to get any good news this season. Fewer social trips for the foreseeable future. Roads will be emptier. Does that choice boil down to whether you'd choose to take it out it for fun as opposed to need? And the emotional pain of seeing it complete but unused?Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickh7 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 I plan to use pay at the pump to get fuel with gloves and self isolate whilst blating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted March 17, 2020 Member Share Posted March 17, 2020 If you didn't have gloves on you'd wash your hands to remove the virus from them before it gets into your or someone else's mouth or nose. How will you get the virus off the gloves? Or will you discard them?Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishmaninwales Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Come on guys, keep your virus conversations on the appropriate thread.Got to put the engine back in and fit a nice new Schroth 6 pointer.Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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