Recent content by Barry Cox

Rick - just an idea - but if you look at Midland Wheel Ltd website http://www.midlandwheels.com/kolist....20Spoke they have MWS EMPI 5 wheels for volkswagen vans. They have one in a 5.5 x 15 wheel with 205 pcd. I havn't given it a lot of thought but could you get these and redrill with the...

Hi Harvey - I could never be that lucky!! but I'll certainly check it out! Cheers Barry

Thanks Richard for your speedy response. Glad to see I don't appear to have an "uncommon" problem! I note your point re the rate that the engine can pump out the oil so no long trips till I get it fixed!! I'll do as you say re cleaning up the area in question to check first. Thanks again, Barry

Hi folks, I have a 1972 2000sc auto. Just recently it has started dripping noticeably more oil than usual. It appears that the engine is leaking at the back of the engine around the back of the cylinder head. I can't believe it's a head gasket leak as no water in oil or oil in water and the...

It's such a shame a mindless few spoil things for the majority. Mind you I never imagined the Classic Car crowd to be rowdy! It must have been pretty bleak for anyone camping / caravaning over the weekend if there was no communal entertainment to take your mind off the weather! Mind you...

Hi "Rovering Member" - that always sounds rude to me - must be my mind!! :D We went on Saturday and as it turned out we were very lucky - we thought it was miserable then but felt really sorry for anyone around on sunday / monday. I feel so sorry for the organisers as there must be one hell...

Thanks for the help folks - I must admit the engine mounting bolts worried me - I can imagine they could be a bit of a pig to remove in the confines of the engine bay. As I have had no problem so far I think I will leave well alone but I am now fore-armed with the necessary info if they do ever...

Thanks for the help folks - I must admit the engine mounting bolts worried me - I can imagine they could be a bit of a pig to remove in the confines of the engine bay. As I have had no problem so far I think I will leave well alone but I am now fore-armed with the necessary info if they do ever...

Hi folks - regarding the side plates / covers oon the engine block. a couple of questions - are they secured with gaskets or just sealant? and can they be removed with the engine in place. I am having to replace the exhaust gaskets (and hence removing the carb etc - so was wondering if this...

Hi folks - regarding the side plates / covers oon the engine block. a couple of questions - are they secured with gaskets or just sealant? and can they be removed with the engine in place. I am having to replace the exhaust gaskets (and hence removing the carb etc - so was wondering if this...

Perhaps I'll have to go and investigate one at the local motor factors!

Perhaps I'll have to go and investigate one at the local motor factors!

Yup - I appreciate the benefits of an electric fan but are the Kenlow units really any good - are there alternatives. If I was to fit one I would want it to be a "fit and forget" sort of fix - ie no switches on the dashboard just a heat sensor switch. I don't want it looking like a bodge job.

Yup - I appreciate the benefits of an electric fan but are the Kenlow units really any good - are there alternatives. If I was to fit one I would want it to be a "fit and forget" sort of fix - ie no switches on the dashboard just a heat sensor switch. I don't want it looking like a bodge job.

Hi folks - having just removed the cooling fan inorder to gain access to remove the alternator I realised just how heavy that lump of metal is - is anyone aware of a replacement nylon fan (did later models have them?) or one from another type of car that would fit? It's part of my new year's...