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Hello Does anyone know how to dismantle the "non-serviceable" universal joint at the base of the steering column? I have a good spare uj on a scrap column (steering wheel threads all shot to pieces) and want to fit the joint to my car which has the SERVICEABLE universal joint. It looks as if...

A number of classic cars can now have heated front windscreens (invisible element like on new Fords), such as Mini, Morris Minors, Triumphs, quite surprising what is available, my question to the Forum concerns does anyone know if new heated front screens are available for our cars? It would be...

My Series I 2000 (1965) has stiff steering and around the straight-ahead position, turning the steering wheel seems to have a slightly delayed response, turn the steering wheel slightly and then the road wheels respond! It feels notchy and not smooth around the straight-ahead position. Last...

Hi Guys, After the views of the Forum on setting up the 4 cylinder engine following complete dis-assembly with regard to the timing for the distributor drive gears, basically, I am looking for a bit of re-assurance! I am reassemblying my "new" engine (re-bore, new pistons, re-groung crank, new...

Hi All My auto engine is going to be fitted to a standard manual gearbox and obviously, the spigot bush needs to be changed. My car is a manual and the auto engine is to replace an existing worn engine fitted with a manual gearbox. I have tried filling the crankshaft housing with grease and...

I have just seen a pair of front shock absorbers on e-bay - 120192344160 Seems to be a low price - don't know what dizzy heights they will reach! I'm watching, but won't be bidding!

Hi, How easy is it to change the parts on a 4 cylinder engine that was manufactured for an automatic gearbox so that this can be used with a manual gearbox? Apart from the obvious flywheel & matting plate, what other parts would be required? I am contemplating a conversion to a 5-speed...

Hi, Has anyone ever seen the optional extra of an electric immersion heater? I have never seen one installed or even offered for sale - it seems like a good idea for winter motoring - but what are they like in service & where I can get one? I would be interested to hear the Forum's...

Hi, Has anyone ever seen the optional extra of an electric immersion heater? I have never seen one installed or even offered for sale - it seems like a good idea for winter motoring - but what are they like in service & where I can get one? I would be interested to hear the Forum's...

Hi I am having difficulty in getting the car to start and am wondering if anybody has an ideas: - I had removed the head to re-set the tappet clearances, fitted new exhaust valves, lapped these in, cleaned up the inlets and generally cleaned up the head & piston crowns. All re-assembled...

Hi I am having difficulty in getting the car to start and am wondering if anybody has an ideas: - I had removed the head to re-set the tappet clearances, fitted new exhaust valves, lapped these in, cleaned up the inlets and generally cleaned up the head & piston crowns. All re-assembled...