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Hi folks, I have a 1972 2000sc auto. Just recently it has started dripping noticeably more oil than usual. It appears that the engine is leaking at the back of the engine around the back of the cylinder head. I can't believe it's a head gasket leak as no water in oil or oil in water and the...

Hi folks - regarding the side plates / covers oon the engine block. a couple of questions - are they secured with gaskets or just sealant? and can they be removed with the engine in place. I am having to replace the exhaust gaskets (and hence removing the carb etc - so was wondering if this...

Hi folks - regarding the side plates / covers oon the engine block. a couple of questions - are they secured with gaskets or just sealant? and can they be removed with the engine in place. I am having to replace the exhaust gaskets (and hence removing the carb etc - so was wondering if this...

Hi folks - having just removed the cooling fan inorder to gain access to remove the alternator I realised just how heavy that lump of metal is - is anyone aware of a replacement nylon fan (did later models have them?) or one from another type of car that would fit? It's part of my new year's...

Hi folks - having just removed the cooling fan inorder to gain access to remove the alternator I realised just how heavy that lump of metal is - is anyone aware of a replacement nylon fan (did later models have them?) or one from another type of car that would fit? It's part of my new year's...

Hi folks - appreciate probably most of you savvy P6's already know my forthcoming tip but thought I would relay the story for those who arn't. This but this weekend the dear old girl let me down (the car not the girlfriend!). Having gone to visit my folks with car running well on the way there -...

Hi folks - appreciate probably most of you savvy P6's already know my forthcoming tip but thought I would relay the story for those who arn't. This but this weekend the dear old girl let me down (the car not the girlfriend!). Having gone to visit my folks with car running well on the way there -...

Hi folks - just had the car resprayed and am well chuffed with it. The guy even sprayed the underneath of the bonnet - so hence this question. Does the under bonnet insulation serve any purpose other than sound deadening? It's just that without the insulation the car isn't noticably noisier and...

Hi folks - just had the car resprayed and am well chuffed with it. The guy even sprayed the underneath of the bonnet - so hence this question. Does the under bonnet insulation serve any purpose other than sound deadening? It's just that without the insulation the car isn't noticably noisier and...

I have just had my trusty old 2000SC auto recommissioned after about 12 years off the road and am very pleased with the work done. However, although the car generally seems to run OK I have a couple of teething problems no doubt bought about by such a long time idle. 1) When starting on choke...

I have just had my trusty old 2000SC auto recommissioned after about 12 years off the road and am very pleased with the work done. However, although the car generally seems to run OK I have a couple of teething problems no doubt bought about by such a long time idle. 1) When starting on choke...