Recent content by marc78

Hi Chris Thanks for the proposal. Would you like to let me know the details on a PM? (and also keen on the airbox...)

Not yet removed alas.... I wonder if I have to remove this main nut on the box in place to ease the removal from the ball joints

I definitely need to procure a workshop manual and a parts manual.... I see most manuals for sale on internet are for 66 and later. Is it worth it or should I absolutely strive for "early models" manuals?

Steering box unbolted Then the ball joints are stuck Replacement Box ready but first remove the one in place… Found this loose in the engine compartment beneath the Steeering Box, I suppose it’s a forgotten fixing bracket of some kind, looks like an adjustment screw, any ideas ?

Yesterday was a mishap : Travelled all the way from home to my garage where the P6 is sheltered with a key target in mind for the day : start that engine... First I was able to ascertain the polarity thanks to all good comments received here. So it is wired as negative earth with CB contact on...

Hello, At some point I will need to get new tyres and I looking at the Michelin XAS... Probably on the dear side but I guess are top quality and correct for period (launched in 72)

Hello, I am also after this book and found on eBay both from James Taylor a paperback version 2012 cover shows a red (V8 I think) right side a hardback version 1993 cover shows a yellow TC from the front I am not sure which one to pick though...

Hello Chrisw, Thanks very much for the proposal. I will take the filter out, take more pictures and take it from there...

Got it!

And now for question N°5, it is about the air filter box : it looks like it's been shaken to a point where it needed some welding at some point in time... The casing feels like a little wobbly and I suspect air could enter on the outer side of the metal casing. I guess this would prevent from...

Hello! Not sure to understand the latter part of your answer... why need 2 dipsticks?

I found two plugs to drain the sump.... The left one, I was able to remove and nice old black oil poured out in reasonable quantity. The right one i.e. on the same side as the clutch slave cylinder) which according to owner's manual is the only one mentioned for oil change purpose, I could not...

So this means that I need an LHD box full stop, trying to fiddle an RHD into an LHD is a nogo, correct?

My 3rd question relates to the steering. As previously mentioned in my initial presentation post, the reason for the sale by previous and sole owner of the car (actually the grand son of the owner) is that back in 1990, he found himself in awkward maneuvering to avoid hitting a wall or falling...

Lovely thank you both, all clear to me.