What did you do to your Lotus today...

[alanr]

Are your insurance company insisting that your car has an MOT even though it is exempt?

Alan.

[JonB]

It’s only exempt if you declare it as Historic when taxing it. Technically...

[alanr]

My V5 says my +2 is an Historic Vehicle and Road Tax exempt so why wouldn't I take advantage of that have free Road tax?
As far as I am concerned my car is MOT and Road Tax exempt and I was merely asking if the Insurance company was requesting the vehicle be MOT'd before they would insure it?...Or by inference were intending to load the premium if not MOT'd?

Alan.

[Craven]

I tried to probe a bit further on this but got nowhere,
viewtopic.php?f=50&t=45867&p=328018#p328018

[cabc26b]

Pulled the radiator out of the 63 S1 - it was leaking , The new one from Coolex is in transit .

[hamm61]

Sunny Sunday managed to get the +2 out for a run yesterday first outing in almost 6 months due to our horrid weather , magic untill her ladyship came home from work not impressed as she was not with me
Strange times ahead with this covid 19, lets hope it soon passes .
Peter

[JonB]

My V5 says my +2 is an Historic Vehicle and Road Tax exempt so why wouldn't I take advantage of that have free Road tax?
As far as I am concerned my car is MOT and Road Tax exempt and I was merely asking if the Insurance company was requesting the vehicle be MOT'd before they would insure it?...Or by inference were intending to load the premium if not MOT'd?

Alan.

Ah sorry, got my wires crossed. RichC's post implied he was taking it for an MOT and I was trying to point out it wasn't necessary. As to insurance, I read my policy carefully and it is worded like this: Vehicle must have a current MOT where it is a legal requirement. Which in this case, it is not. Obviously YMMV, so wise to double check with the insurer.

[alan.barker]

Sunny Sunday managed to get the +2 out for a run yesterday first outing in almost 6 months due to our horrid weather , magic untill her ladyship came home from work not impressed as she was not with me
Strange times ahead with this covid 19, lets hope it soon passes .
Peter

I hope you're joking we are on lockdown
Alan

[Mazzini]

The OCD treatment isn't going well.

[rgh0]

The OCD treatment isn't going well.

It runs better with carbs also

cheers
Rohan

[Mazzini]

The OCD treatment isn't going well.

It runs better with carbs also

cheers
Rohan

Indeed I figured I'd fit the M/C to 5 way union brake pipe first and then put the carbs on.

I followed your advice on engine sealants and so far it's been oil tight, but then it hasn't run yet

[lotusfan]

The OCD treatment isn't going well.

Radiator header tank needs a little more panel beating.

[cabc26b]

If you find an effective treatment beyond whisky let me know...

+1 for using the period hose clamps
-1 for the hoses connecting the alloy pipe to tank and engine

[Mazzini]

If you find an effective treatment beyond whisky let me know...

+1 for using the period hose clamps
-1 for the hoses connecting the alloy pipe to tank and engine

I'm more a margarita person

I got the hoses from Clivey Boy when is was in business. Do you know where I can get more period items?

[Mazzini]

The OCD treatment isn't going well.

Radiator header tank needs a little more panel beating.

Strangely enough I haven't touched the rad. It's virtually a one owner car with no accident damage. It makes me wonder if Lotus had bonnet clearance issues.