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    Which Fram Oil filter for the V8

    Hi My V8 currently has a Fram oil filter that looks rather small. The part number is PH25. I also ahve in my box of spares a Fram PH2821A which is about half the size again (larger). There is another part number on top of the box (C143) if this means anything to you ! Can anybody tell me if the...
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    Boot Mount Badge for Sale - and other bits

    Hi I have got 2 continental boot mount badges for sale if anybody is interested (with chrome dishes). Both have brand new inserts. The chrome dishes have been re-chromed but the process did not cover all the pits unfortunately. They are lovely and bright none the less and extremely usable. £30...
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    V8 Front Bumper + rear Lights

    HI - I am in Kent (Swanley). I will try and get a photo over the weekend if I can. Once I have done that I will drop you a line. cheers
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    LT77 Gearbox Question

    Hi is the same box (LT77) unsed on the SD1 2600 the same application as the v8 ? cheers
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    V8 Front Bumper + rear Lights

    HI- I have got a spare V8 front bumber. It has no dings or dents but there is some surface pitting. It would benefit from a re-chrome to bring it up to scratch but is in otherwise nice usable condition. drop me a line if interested. Its FOC, just cover the postage. cheers
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    V8 Missfire - Back Again!

    i went for an Aldon ignitor and have not looked back sicne. More responsive, starts quickers, smoother, what can I say. it an easy install - recommended :D no modifications required, just plug in and play (more or less) :lol:
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    air filters

    Hey Vaultsman love those K&N's on the elbows. how did you prevent the elbows from rotating in the card inlet under the weight of the filters ? you mentioned roll pins but I am not ure what these are ? ta
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    Got a little project onthe go

    Great thanks - I think I'll visit my local powerflow dealer and see what they recommend. I'll keep an eye on the mixture but I will most likely pop in to my local garage who can test the exhaust gases using their box of tricks. cheers
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    Plugs really black - running rich or just lack of use ?

    Hi i changed the plugs today in preperation for the onset of spring and the plugs were very black, almost wet. I have only done 500 miles in the last year and the car is only periodically started to keep things circulating. Do you think that the carbs need adjusting or do you think that this...
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    Got a little project onthe go

    Hi - has anybody got an old back exhaust box for a late P6BS (believe auto is the same) ? it does not matter what sort of condition the box is in providing the link pipe and flange are in reasonable condition for welding. Happy to pay postage. will consider a box in better condition if the price...
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    P6BS - Transmission Vibration, can I pick your brains

    thanks that would be great - you have PM (i think, not used it before) -
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    P6BS - Transmission Vibration, can I pick your brains

    Hi thanks for this. Yes the speedo does waver quite wildley and has become next to useless. there is also some side to side movement of the driveshaft although the changedown to second is smooth enough. It is a standard 4 speed box. If it does transpire to be the output bearing, is this a...
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    P6BS - Transmission Vibration, can I pick your brains

    Hi all Rosey, bless her, has been suffering with vibration (resonates) through the her transmission !! :D . I changed a suspect UV joint (X2) today but it has not helped. I can,t detect any roughness or movement on the other side. the resonation is worse at about 50mps and only whilst hard on...
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    Brake light switch where are you ?

    Hi can anyone tell me where the brake light switch is on my P6BS (1974) - my brake lights suddenly stopped working today. some more terminals in the fuse box have melted which I suspect may be the cause but I was curious to check the brake light switch but I could not find it ! any help you...
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    Heated Rear Window Switch - Help Needed

    Thats great thanks = possibe to PM me the jpeg as I cant access it - cheers
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