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Hi - it's my old bus, haven't been on here for a few years as was working abroad, this is my daily driver and I've owned it for quite a few years. Maintained by Clive in Derby, recently re sprayed (same colour). Thanks for the interest. :D

Hi Del Nice to hear from another smoke dweller... one BIG advantage about owning a P6 in London is that everyone treats them with utter respect... Cabbies are great, delivery drivers smile, even bus drivers give way - and that must be a first.. perhaps it's the thought of ramming speed and a...

'It lives - the beast lives!' Final chapter - humpty is all back together again thanks to the stering efforts of Paul in a little back street workshop just off Sheperds Bush. One of those guys who just seems to know all the old tricks of the trade and an utter delight to work with. If it's ok...

Once again thank you for your kind replies. The update - exhaust valve on 4 given up the ghost, the other 3 not vey happy with themselves. It would appear that once upon a time, long before my custody, someone replaced valves but didn't leave any clearance. Any road up, new valves ordered, head...

Thank you all very much for your considered replies, much appreciated. I do a lot of work myself, but living in central London means everything has to be done on the street. Luckily the recovery driver knew of a guy who works on MG's and Austins. He did a compression test and No4 was not very...

Never rains but it pours... M1, midnight, recovery truck, say no more... Pressure test reveals No4 cylinder doing nothing very much, Mechanic (MG Bloke, seems to know his stuff), suggests exhaust valve is culprit. Car hasn't idled well recently, loss of power on motorway drive, lots of cutting...

Thank you for such a quick reply, have ordered part but will have to put off fitting it for a couple of days. Hellish noise, reminds me of sticking playing cards on me raleigh wheels as a kid! Cheers again :D

Hi My 22TC has been kicking up a bit of noise from rear end. My friendly airport mechanic has had a look and apparently the prop shaft is rubbing on the cross member. There is a central bearing(?) which no longer seems capable of supporting shaft clear of frame. Forgive my lack of technical...

Hi mate I work at EMA airport, didn't see it that weekend. You might see my 2200, p reg, tobacco leaf juddering about Barrow/Loughborough weekdays, 'blue n two' me if you fancy a chat. (ex RAF plod). Cheers

Might have been me - my tobacco leaf 22TC 'lives' at east mids airport, I'm often on that road causing tailbacks - well you have to annoy the BMW drivers somehow haven't you?! :wink:

If you have the credit card style d.lic check the expiry date - DVLA neglected to mention they are only valid for 10 years and it's up to you to renew same - at £17 odd quid - if you are out of date plod will fine you and your insurance will be in-valid. The expiry date is on the front - in...

ITV seem to be trailling a new plod drama with that bloke that used to be Judge, Martin somebody-or-other, would appear his chosen set of compulsory wheels is a P6, didn't catch what model, but at least it's better than an old jag!

I dunno, spot of sun and everything smells of fuel! ... or maybe its opening the window for the first time in months. Darned if I can see what's causing this, wore my magi specs as well (25 bubble joe wrappers twenty years ago, think I was done). Gonna have to employ younger, less blind eyes...

my 2.2TC just had a new head gasket fitted, ever since there is s strong whiff of petrol, particularly when switched off when hot. Can't see anything obvious leaking - but then without my Mr Magoo specs I shouldn't be let out alone. Any advice gratefully received. thanks

Hi guys that's my birthday - and I'm working.. really do need to get a grip of my diary, sigh. I'm live in central London as does my old TC - doesn't half confuse the tourists and traffic wardens! Sorry I can't attend, but would be grateful to be kept up-to-date of any events - anything to...

Thanks Chris, really appreciate the advice. My mechanic is a stickler for detail and normally re-builds performance track cars. Thought you might like to know that in his own words he was ' astonished at how ahead of its time this engine was' - nice to hear! once again kind regards. kw

thanks for that, I thought it was a bit belt and braces...

Hi Up to my eyes in bits of 22TC engine, replacing cylinder head gaskets etc on engine with 54k on clock - average 6k per annum. Manual says to replace washers but should the head bolts also be changed? ooh the joys of skint knuckles and empty wallet. many thanks for any advice regards kw

thanks for the advice, MOT time next month so will ask then.

Hi I have the misfortune to live within Uncle Ken Livingstones congestion charge zone. News released today - from Oct 08 the CC goes up to £25 a day for vehicles emitting over 220gms Co2 - and/or cars registered above 3.0lts engine size. Anyone any idea what a 2.2TC pushes out running on...

Just saying 'hi' and 'thank you' for advice and links gained from this site over the past year. My much loved 22TC is due back on the road in a few weeks, having lived a sleepy Hedgehog life in Scotland over the winter. I will try and post some pics soon, but I'm not fully checked out on this...

Thanks guys crabs... hey ho... that's the effect of too many G n T's... it's so difficult being old and senile! Going to go and play with my screws now...

Thanks guys crabs... hey ho... that's the effect of too many G n T's... it's so difficult being old and senile! Going to go and play with my screws now...

Hi guys Little help for a novice here.. my otherwise healthy 22Tc is running too fast when idling, Is there an easy way to calm her down a bit? thanks guys.

Hi guys Little help for a novice here.. my otherwise healthy 22Tc is running too fast when idling, Is there an easy way to calm her down a bit? thanks guys.