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Thanks again. Ron any advice would be much appreciated.

Guys thank you very much. I'm thinking this might be too much for me. I think I'll take it to a professional mechanic. Again, thanks so much for the advice.

Hi There, A bit of an embarrassing one...I was told a year ago at rego check my Idler Arm was worn. I searched around and got a reconditioned one delivered. Then I proceeded to look in the manual and also under the car and I couldn't find it!!!! Does anyone know where this is situated in a RHD...

Hi Colin, I've not seen the oil pressure light come on, which is a relief. I have not checked with a separate gauge, not sure I have ever seen one. I will do some research. Neil not sure about the plunger, is this a part that is accessible for cleaning?

Hi There, I've been driving my car a bit more lately after just finishing the interior refurb. I've noticed that the oil pressure is dropping at idle about 1/3 of the way in to the red. This is only after I've driven for about 30 minutes and it's well and truly warm. It never used to do this...

Thanks for all the nice compliments. A professional trimmer replaced all sections of vinyl that were cracked with new vinyl. Then the entire seats were spray painted with a special beige flexible paint specifically for trim.

Nice one Russ, what brand of vinyl is it? Is there a link to where I could but some?

Hi All, Some photos of the finished interior on Grover. Thanks for all your advice. I got the carpet from Coverdale, the trims for the doors were SA Large Edge Trim from The Automobile trimming company, used lots of dynamat and also got a new handbrake surround from NZ. Seats and rear shelf...

Actually it's not that bad, but there's definitely weight to it. The box I got weighed about 20kg's and did the whole car and I had left over for the boot. I've not driven it yet but all the reviews say it's excellent for noise suppression. Just FYI for anyone looking at this thread in the...

Hahaha yes I over ordered. You should see the rest of the car. A completely silent 2.5 tonne P6.

Hi Guys, Work is going well on the car, old carpet out and new carpet on the way. I'm trying to tackle the upper boot lining, the original cardboard like material is now rubbish. Does anyone know where one can buy similar material to cut? I can't seem to find any. I've attached some photos of...

Guys now hit a real snag...any thoughts on getting the park brake rubber brake off?

Guys sorry figured it out...pushing the tabs inwards...obviously not a smoker.

Hi guys, getting stuck into removing the interior for new carpet...have hit a snag, I can’t get the ashtrays out! Any thoughts?

Looks like we've got half the country covered....