There seems to be a little confusion over reference numbers, bare with me... the genuine filter as above is 16510-81404, however Caterham told me the reference number was fram ph 4997. After a trip to GSF car parts I bought the equivalent filtres purflux ls 896 /1206M0070.
I know that other owners have used different filters, all I know is that this fits a treat. I used 3lts of shell helix pro 5w-30. After a quick engine run to warm it up and make sure that there are no leaks all seems ok and as soon as I started the engine the oil pressure went up to 4 and not just above the red line so that little problem seems sorted as well. :-)
N/B It's a good job I thought I'd take the rear wheels off for a clean up and check around I found that the near side front lower radius arm M12 bolt was spin around loose! I'm going check all the nuts around the car just in case.
I was just about to change the diff oil and realised that it takes 1.3 litres and I only have a 1 litre bottle another trip to halfrauds looms.
Well 1 week later I have finally changed the diff oil, Which went well although if you have glued your boot carpet down I would imagine that it would be a bit of a nightmare, First remove carpet then the wooden shelf this gives great access to remove the metal cap on the top of the diff a little gentle persuasion with a screwdriver did it for me just don't lose the spring inside, then under the diff undo the drain plug/bolt and washer. Once its drained refit bolt then I used a small funnel to pour the 1.3 ltrs of diff oil in this did take a while.
Also today I fitted the door mirrors from the windscreen (to get thru the iva test)to the doors not knowing how far back they go I had a guess at around 5" and got drilling and then found that the holes are all ready pre drilled although covered in vinyl it was just good luck that I drilled thru the holes on the first go! All you have to do is feel along the vinyl and you can feel the holes in the metal framework ,just mark and drill, They look much better on the doors than on the windscreen time will tell if they work better.
Interesting to know about the door mirrors. I have stuck with the IVA mirrors which are a long way from perfect. I would be interested to know if you get a better view.
ReplyDeleteI've been out in the sunshine this afternoon with my son enjoying the weather whilst its out! The mirrors fitted to the doors have been great I also think that the view is clearer maybe you get more road vibration with them fitted to the windscreen, i can definitely recommend moving them and being able to fully open the doors to get in and out is a real bonus
ReplyDeleteMike