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I have sent my Rear lower arm to have new bushes pressed in but as the old one was trashed it doesn't resemble the new one ( larger of the two bushes that the lower part of the elbow attaches to) which way round does the new bush go as it appears to be shaped ... Passenger side 1971 3500 auto

Used my at weekend - after about 30 miles of mixed driving inc lots of stop start and no issues, pressed brake pedal and it almost went to the floor - quickly released and pressed again and pedal fine! it did it again after a couple of miles then fine. Not losing fluid, no other problems that I...

Kittochside Rotary are running a car rally to raise funds for Yorkhill Childrens Hospital in Glasgow. Leaving New transport museum (Glasgow) around 11am on Sat 1st if anyone wants to go car watching :)

I have been offered a recon bw35 box - how do i defo know it is a 35 and is it any different to that fitted to my 1970 3500 auto - it was in a triumph 2.5pi (1969) after being recon but car died. I dont believe i need it ..yet ...but it is readily available to me and I thought worth having but...

My V8 has jsut been fully serviced as it wasn't running right - the choke had been slightly stuck on so new choke cable fitted-the serviced inc new plugs, filters, traps, oil, anti freeze etc so running well enough until i accelerate hard - the box kicks down car starts to accelerate and then...

The brakes on my 3500 auto don't feel right. They seem ok then need a lot of pressure -its as though they have come to the end of their travel then need a shove.If i press them gently it feels as though they are pushing back against me?? When I start car after pumping pedal it sometimes gives...

Who was on the Hamilton Road in Lanarkshire - lunar grey with wheel on boot??

The local Round Table are running a classic car show - all profits to charities. 1st year so low cost :)Strathaven is located near East Kilbride www.srtclassicshow.co.uk

Guys What are people using for anti freeze - there seem to be some scares about the wrong types. What are the risks and what if anything would be wrong with eg Unipart Yellow/ green long life anti freeze? :? Cheers

I have just finished overhauling the brakes (1970 3500 auto) and put 2 recon calipers and associated pipework etc on the rear. bled the system then took it for MOT. Brakes didn't feel fab and at MOT station they advised that handbrake has too much travel and that the off side rear caliper...

When reassembling the brakes on the rear I am struggling to hold the locking tab in place along with the anti rattle spring etc - it all seems to want to turn on itself - am I tightening it too much or is there another sensible way to get the stud tightened and comfortably secure without relying...

i know i asked before but ... does anyone know what cosmo blue looks like? my heritage certificate advises car was cosmo blue in 1970 when supplied to a garage in kendal - are these certs reliable? :?

I am told I want to speak to colin mcarthur about my car because he is local - is he out there????????? cheers :?

My brake pedal on my 1970 V8 feels like it has fully travelled and very firm but car doesn't feel like it is stopping fully - yes it has fluid etc - any thoughts / suggestions :?

My back end is sagging :o on my 1970 v8 and I am thinking about rebuilding rather than simply replacing the springs - I have a 2200 tc and wondered if there is a smart way to do it eg can i strip the back end off the 2200 get it rebushed and then swap over or can you rebuild v8 with back end in...

My heritage certificate says the car was originally Cosmo Blue - can anyone give me a steer on what that looks like - any brochure pics etc. cheers :?

My 1971 V8 - N/S/F caliper is sticking and already having put in new pistons and seals I am looking for a new caliper ( or properly reconditioned) can anyone advise best source. Thanks :?

I hear a light knocking when gently braking or uneven roads - any ideas - it is a bit annoying in stop start traffic cheers ???

What size looks best and anyone happy with their changed wheel - what did you go for? My car has standard plastic but it has pas - retro fit I guess - thoughts ???

I need a back box for v8 Auto and have access to a 2.2 tc manual - does the back box fit or indeed any other 2.2tc bits fit the V8 cars eg suspension :(

Does anyone know anything about above car - how can I find out if original engine etc and what it was like new eg colour Cheers :laugh:

Now decided to dismantle one of my rovers because it is too far gone - I alos have a 3500 s2- any thoughts on what is definitely worth keeping and anything I shouldn't bother with ps How the hell do you get the chrome gutter trim off !

As you guys know everything ... Any info on either GOA 170N DTB 937J CHEERS :D

When I bought my V8 Series 2 it had the reserve tap pulled out to prevent it leaking - where will it be leaking and how do I fix it ? ???

I have a 1970 v8 - don't know if original engine but previous owner fitted electronic ignition and ran on unleaded. It appears to be marked 10:5:1. I have since been told it should have an additive - no pinking that I am aware of. Is it ok to run on unleaded - how do I know if it has ever had...