This is not specifically a classic car issue, although we all want to preserve our ancient engines as long as possible. Most Saturdays I read Honest John's column in the Telegraph, and he's always banging on about how supermarket petrol doesn't have any detergents in in it, causing all sorts of problems, whereas Shell and Texaco fuels are the ones of choice. He says it applies to diesel as well -...

Hello, I've happened across a Series 3 XJ6, 3.4 for sale. How do they compare in terms of performance and comfort to the 4.2 injection cars? Are there any issues around the engine and carbs I should be aware of when looking at it? Reason I ask is because I have a 4.2 that needs some work so will be a while off the road. I could buy the 3.4 to tootle around in for a while and eventually sell/use...

I have added a page to my website which shows photos from the Veteran Car Run (taken on Sunday 2nd November 2003 in Hyde Park). The page's address is: http://www.ukstudentlife.com/Ideas/Album/VeteranCarRun.htm Have a look if you are interested. I hope you enjoy them. Mark UK Student Life: http://www.ukstudentlife.com

http://www.racecar.co.uk/gumball/images/10.jpg I can see it's some variety of E-type :). Seems to have a lower windscreen / roofline than most.

http://www.chrishodgetrucks.co.uk/pixww/03bc06.jpg I'm trying to trace the owner. I have a piece of Austin A55 Pick-up history and I'd like to find it a worthy home. Thanks --

The www.SharedInterests.co.uk website is offering free advertising to UK businesses for a limited time (until the end of October 2003), active on the site for at least three months. The site launched over the summer and is gaining trust & popularity (it has an anti-spamming policy and abides by the new opt-in laws). In Brief - it allows users to register their UK postcode, and up to 10...

Hi I hope no-one will be offended by me posting this. My VW T25 camper is for sale www.ebay.co.uk search Item number: 2439426772 Thanks

"Here Kitty Kitty" wrote in message ... "Amadeus" wrote in message ... Pah! Pathetic little bully-boy. Illegally evicted any young girls lately? Remember my question a couple of days ago - the one where I ask you to explain...

Can someone direct me to a website that has photos of a RR Silver Cloud 1 1955 Thanks!! KOS

I am rebuilding my HIF38, and following Vizard's procedure for improving its flow. The throttle plate has a big pop-off valve in it, which must be a huge obstruction to the air stream. I have the Haynes SU manual but there's no mention of what this valve is for. It looks as if it provides an air bleed at idling, but I have not seen it on other SU types. Is it really necessary?

OK, so it's not a classic in many people's minds, but it's for spares or repair and shares a lot of bits with the contemporary Audi 80 / quattro. 1983 VW Passat GL5 injection estate. Good runner, very reliable, 177000 miles, alloy wheels, PAS, C/L, electric windows. Just failed its MOT on more things than I care to fix. £100 ono Located near Ely, Cambridge -- Rob Pearce

When I bought my PI 3 years ago, the previous owner had fitted a fancy rotor arm with a governor mechanism that shorted the spark at high revs. When I got the car, the governor operated at 4100 rpm, but over time I imagine the springs have got tired, and this has crept down, and yesterday it was down to 3600 rpm which is a bit too low. I know I could just swap it for a standard rotor arm, but I...

Hello everybody, I'm searching for a set of rudge wheels for Porsche 356. Who can help me to find those parts? THX

I have a 1981 Ford Fiesta Popluar in very reasonable condition and would like to sell it. It has been garaged from birth and been driven for the last 20 odd years by my mum who is now 88 and too old to drive it. It has MOT and TAX and a new clutch & goes like a bird. Would it be a good idea to sell it on EBAY? If so, how much would I expect to get for it?

Just signed up to www.MyOldMotors.co.uk . Is really good! Have just found my neighbours old car! Highly recommended Jason

Hi, can't afford to have the heads on my 2.8 Capri converted to unleaded quite yet, so I'm womdering whether it's best to use LRP or super unleaded with an additive - Castrol Valvemaster or similar. Can anyone offer any advice? Cheers Mike

Sent to uk.org.youth-clubs.mayc on 26 Oct 2003 19:53:45 GMT Please excuse this intrusion on your newsgroup, but I would like to take the time to apologize for any annoying messages you may have received from Mad Bill Pal m er that were signed with my name. He is no longer associated with me, my alliances lie elsewhere, but the conniving old fool thinks that he can get away with posts of a...

Any know any good soft top repairers in or near Norfolk (Austin Healey Sprite) Thanks Stephen

I have found my spare gear box and a good condition back seat,the box still has the slave cylinder on it what are they worth? Also a new set of twin 48 Delortos if any one cane give me a rough price I will advertise them. Thanks in advance Paul

Hi - hope you don't mind me posting to more than one newsgroup. I'm looking to hire a late 50's early 60's jag , daimler or bently or similar for my wedidng in The Cotswolds (UK) in december. All i seem to find is old style 20's and 30's cars or modern day. can anyone recommend a suitable contact for me? Many thanks in advance for any help offered. :-)