Recent content by gary smith

Thanks found a replacement since my last post.cheers gary.

Thanks found a replacement since my last post.cheers gary.

Thanks for that reply, but to be more clear (sorry) it is the rear bottom link in which the rear spring sits on and the rear shockers are attached.thanks again gary.

Hi everyone does anyone know if a bottom link assembly from a 2200/3500 will fit a 2000 I know they are different,but wondered if any member had tried fitting one.Also anyone bought one recently as I have no idea of prices.thanks gary.

Hi I,ve just aquired a very early (65) 2000 it has a crack in the exhaust manifold,does anyone know if these can be welded (cast) or am I better off looking for a good second hand one. thanks gary.

Hi I,ve just aquired a very early (65) 2000 it has a crack in the exhaust manifold,does anyone know if these can be welded (cast) or am I better off looking for a good second hand one. thanks gary.

Thanks for that roverton found the problem, stuck thermostat typical that,s what I get for overlooking yhe obvious.cheers gary

Thanks for that roverton found the problem, stuck thermostat typical that,s what I get for overlooking yhe obvious.cheers gary

Thanks for the suggestions,when I removed the input hose water was running from the inlet manifold staight away (TC model) so I guess there was no air lock up to there.Followed on with the other method but just a trickle from the metal outlet pipe unless the car was revved up,am I right in...

Thanks for the suggestions,when I removed the input hose water was running from the inlet manifold staight away (TC model) so I guess there was no air lock up to there.Followed on with the other method but just a trickle from the metal outlet pipe unless the car was revved up,am I right in...

Hi everyon I,ve just replaced the antifreeze in my 2200 and I,m left with cold heaters,I,ve bled these systems in the past by removing the top heater hose and waiting for water to run from the metal heater pipe near the bulkhead, but I can,t remember if the car needs to be on fast tickover or...

Hi everyon I,ve just replaced the antifreeze in my 2200 and I,m left with cold heaters,I,ve bled these systems in the past by removing the top heater hose and waiting for water to run from the metal heater pipe near the bulkhead, but I can,t remember if the car needs to be on fast tickover or...

Hi john fitted rear shockers today and everything is as it should be at the rear end now,firmer ride and no floating sensation.The shockers are (Monroe originals) part no.R3209 and the very helpful motor factors are Sewwlls phone no. 01642 552019.Hope this helps everyone for future...

Thanks for that john after ringing 18 local motor factors and suppliers I finally got one who rather than just look on the computer offered to ring his supplier.Rang me back 15 minutes later and said I could have the proper shockers late afternoon for £26.95 (monroe originals was the make)...

Hi can anyone tell me where I will get the correct rear shock absorbers for my 2200 tc everywhere I enquire tell me there is only the one type which covers all the range,as I ,ve said in the earlier post I have fitted this type and they are most definently too soft.I can remember when running...