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pbar wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2023 4:25 pm

Surely immersion heaters are still common??
Having said that I know most people under 30 have no idea how they work, but we aren't all totally useless

Still have the one of these my dad made me when I was younger! Currently sat in the shed and looking a bit sorry for itself but looks exactly like this one - plank of wood, pram wheels and the seat area was an old kitchen cabinet I'd hang onto it Danny, sometimes see them for sale at various vintag...

I've not seen anything in the way of rebuild kits for the racks, all we get offered over here is to buy reconditioned racks and you pay slightly less if you give them your old one in exchange

pbar wrote: ↑Sun Dec 10, 2023 10:45 am

Still have the one of these my dad made me when I was younger!
Currently sat in the shed and looking a bit sorry for itself but looks exactly like this one - plank of wood, pram wheels and the seat area was an old kitchen cabinet

Found this seller today - loads of parts for very reasonable prices!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/granadamush

A mere 325 mile 7 hour round trip

Will keep an eye out though and see what pops up!

Have also just read in the Haynes about Head Removal - thank god it's a five minute job eh??

Not much you don't have to unplug or disconnect to get the bastad off by the looks of it

Cheers chaps All the exhaust valves had tightened up, inlets were fine so think it's time to bite the bullet. Pain in the arse though, CK in Wycombe have quoted £3-600 including new seats and valves but can't do it until New Year - just a pain in the balls that it comes when the other one is still b...

Happy birthday to our resident photographer!
Have a great day

Hi are you still looking for a v6 3000ltr flywheel I am shore I have a spare one Let me know if you are still looking for one thanks mark Hi there Tried sending you subsequent private message after your reply but seems to be stuck in my outbox?? So don't know if you received it? Messages stay in yo...

Braved the cold, took the rocker cover off and surprise surprise, exhaust valve on piston 4 is tight as you like. Couldn't feel my fingers after I'd got to that point so will go and adjust them all properly later, but reality is the head needs new seats so if anyone can recommend somewhere to get th...

It wasn't long ago that you did the clearances Danny was it - or was that the other car? If you check the clearances pay particular attention to the exhaust valve clearance on the duffy cylinders - tightness could indicate that the valve seats are receding. To check the torque converter you need to...

First test earlier was to swap the spark plugs over, still did the exact same thing so can rule that out
Will try swapping the leads tomorrow, but think I already know the issue is the tappets

Could be a knackered torque converter, I have seen C3 converters drag an engine down when they are past there best. How many miles on it? 89k miles Had a 'new' torque converter fitted about 6ish years ago, if it's fucked then no idea what to do as no one makes them anymore!! No they are not made ne...

Could be a knackered torque converter, I have seen C3 converters drag an engine down when they are past there best. How many miles on it? 89k miles Had a 'new' torque converter fitted about 6ish years ago, if it's fucked then no idea what to do as noone makes them anymore!! Could be a duff plug so ...

Andrew 2.8i wrote: ↑Mon Dec 04, 2023 8:29 pm I read the title of the thread and was going to suggest wearing different trainers to see if they make a difference.

The only reason I ever run is away from things

This one is the auto

Afternoon all! Tried to take the GL out the other day only for it to decide to run on three cylinders - I figured it was the cold as the inside of the screen was also frosted up! Anyway, went back to it today and seems to have largely fixed itself, adjusted the points as they had closed up a bit and...

I enjoyed reading your gig going exploits there Nick and can certainly relate to it, and your passion for music. I've been to many Metal gigs and there's nothing like the feeling of coming away knowing you've been to a gig, carrying the battle scars (and affected hearing!) for days afterwards. I sa...

Happy birthday Nick!
Go on, treat yourself and polish the car again