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by Tanz
Tue Mar 12, 2024 19:40
Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
Topic: Lotus in the Peak 2024
Replies: 20
Views: 1701

Re: Lotus in the Peak 2024

Manifold booked for Saturday night
Carlton Lees Classic run booked plus breakfast plus raffle tickets - all set and looking forward to it. This is now my 10th time doing this event - only seems like yesterday that I did the first one.
by Tanz
Mon Mar 11, 2024 16:49
Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
Topic: NEC Restoration Show 2024 - Call for Volunteers
Replies: 26
Views: 680

Re: NEC Restoration Show 2024 - Call for Volunteers

Many thanks for all your offers to help - in the end there were a few more offers than wristbands, so Phil - thanks for you offer but this time we'll let you off, and Tony, I've put you down for Saturday only (but you can swap to a different day if preferred). OK. No problem. Happy to let someone e...
by Tanz
Sun Mar 10, 2024 19:49
Forum: General
Topic: Battery
Replies: 6
Views: 188

Re: Battery

I got a Duracell in March 2015 - still going strong. I use the car twice a week all year. Don't own a conditioner but do use a battery isolater switch.
by Tanz
Sun Mar 10, 2024 19:40
Forum: General
Topic: Door lights
Replies: 10
Views: 213

Re: Door lights

I had the same problem when I bought my car in 2007. The door card wasn't pushing the switch in far enough. I glued a piece of packing to the back of the door card where the switch makes contact and all has been well since.
by Tanz
Wed Mar 06, 2024 21:12
Forum: Servicing, Belts, Fuels and Oils
Topic: Another timing belt question
Replies: 37
Views: 11283

Re: Another timing belt question

I use an Krikit gauge - much cheaper and widely available. The ever reliable and thorough Tim Engel did a comparison, posted on this post on Pistonheads , you need about ~52 on the Krikit scale. I printed off Tims advice regarding Cam belt tension many years ago and still refference it today. But i...
by Tanz
Tue Mar 05, 2024 21:47
Forum: General
Topic: Excel Just sold
Replies: 2
Views: 219

Excel Just sold

https://www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1986-lotus-excel-nVZdqn?bsft_aaid=a5ce63ed-6419-48b8-adb6-8692f74daf04&bsft_eid=56cd95b0-26c1-b84d-ccda-a9792c72bf8c&bsft_pid=87fc5d0b-4810-4e25-8c84-0bc10710393f&utm_campaign=targeted-uk-automated-email-0-3-months-19-02-23&utm_source=blueshift&utm_medium=email...
by Tanz
Mon Mar 04, 2024 19:05
Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
Topic: NEC Restoration Show 2024 - Call for Volunteers
Replies: 26
Views: 680

Re: NEC Restoration Show 2024 - Call for Volunteers

I did 3 days last year but am happy to step down this year to let someone else go.
If you are stuck for volenteers I am happy to do 2 days this year. Any 2 of the 3 days whatever suits you.
by Tanz
Tue Feb 27, 2024 19:06
Forum: Servicing, Belts, Fuels and Oils
Topic: Valvoline VR1 20W50 - £29.99
Replies: 3
Views: 380

Re: Valvoline VR1 20W50 - £29.99

Damm! Just bought 5 litres 2 weeks ago from Opie (already had some in stock to make up the 6 litres required) cost £44 with shipping and vat :(

Still - might stock up at that price.
by Tanz
Thu Feb 22, 2024 21:10
Forum: General
Topic: Top Gear Butchery
Replies: 7
Views: 258

Re: Top Gear Butchery

Here it is at the NEC Classic Car Show 2010 https://onedrive.live.com/embed?resid=c879f1a1772c751b%218419&authkey=%21ACRAK0PWyXwoMvg&width=3008&height=2000 https://onedrive.live.com/embed?resid=c879f1a1772c751b%218422&authkey=%21APd5SYRj2WeByJ0&width=2000&height=3008 https://onedrive.live.com/embed...
by Tanz
Wed Feb 21, 2024 16:25
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Rear seat belt brackets - SS
Replies: 11
Views: 552

Re: Rear seat belt brackets - SS

Thanks Alan for the reply.
Stu - please pt me down for a pair and thanks for doing this.
by Tanz
Tue Feb 20, 2024 18:24
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Rear seat belt brackets - SS
Replies: 11
Views: 552

Re: Rear seat belt brackets - SS

I have replaced the lower rear seat belt montings. This one
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So where is this other one to be found? I thought I had rusty seat belt mounts covered :D
by Tanz
Thu Feb 15, 2024 20:53
Forum: Engine and Gearbox
Topic: Oil pressure sender thread
Replies: 4
Views: 341

Re: Oil pressure sender thread

I got mine from here for about £25 but can't remember which one :roll: https://www.jgsupplies.co.uk/oil-pressu ... s-72-c.asp
Might be worth giving them a call
by Tanz
Tue Feb 06, 2024 21:22
Forum: History & Memorabilia
Topic: Excel article 1985
Replies: 1
Views: 391

Excel article 1985

I came accross an old article in Club Lotus News 1985 Issue 2 written by Graham Arnold

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