Subject: Second opinion From: Andy Luckman Date: 31/07/03 12:26 GMT Daylight Time Message-id: I have had a Rialto come in for some attention. I'm pretty happy about my diagnosis, but would appreciate a second opinion. Customer reports water loss and hot running. A quick check showed a small

My wifes Vauxhall Omega needs a tyre replacing and now shes discovered that shes lost the locking wheelnut key to the alloys. The alloys are the five spoke style (Omega Sport 'Touring' estate) with extremely deep wheelnut holes so there is no way you can get close up to the lock to attack it. The 'face' portion of the lock has three circular holes which the key fits in - the diameter of the lock...

"Andy Luckman" wrote in message ... I have had a Rialto come in for some attention. I'm pretty happy about my diagnosis, but would appreciate a second opinion. Does this have a water heated inlet manifold? Could be sucking water in to ithe combustion chambers to give you the snow effect...although I'd expect plugs to be cleaned in...

Looking for a source of 'new' light tan/brown fabric covered fan belts. Pezz

Hoping for advice, as usual: My SIII XJ6 is still laid up awaiting a gearbox. If I can get time I might address a couple of other issues with it, one being the sills. Mine are rusted at the front I'm under the impression it's common for the sill ends to rust through at the front (where a mudflap would be, if fitted). True? And and acceptable fix is to weld a plate on?

The diagnostics prize goes to Jon Tilson. Once the car was on the hoist and lit underneath by a bright light, the shiny mark on the prop shaft was obvious. The front silencer had been rubbing on the prop shaft because the front exhaust bracket (the one that anchors the joint between the front pipe and the intermediate pipe to the rear of the gearbox) had given way. Under power the engine twists...

Hi A freind of mine has recently acquired a 1967 Reliant Scimitar coupe fitted with the 3 litre V6 engine. Whilst he is very happy with the car, he is continually bugged by what appears to be a very high operating temperature (the guage sits comfortably beyond the top of its range when the electric fan isn't providing any assistance). This operating temperature remains high even when the...

On Tue, 22 Jul 2003 23:51:21 +0100, Danny Green wrote: Help Wanted, A friend of mine is in need of a distributor for a BSA 3 wheeler V twin Sports TW9 120 degrees he is rebuilding. Can anyone suggest where I might try to locate one. He does not have a computer and I have volunteered to try and locate

Sci (Peter) wrote: I've come across a very rotten Morris Marina. I'm going to be having a number of parts from it, including engine, gearbox, brakes and cylinder, maybe some electrics too. Am I right in thinking that the diff internals are shared with some Triumphs? If so, and depending on the ratio, the axle could be worth something to someone.

A Mini van? It struck me recently that I could do with a back up classic for those times when I'm halfway through replacing my Rotoflex couplings and find the lower vertical link bolt seized and end up spending three days over the job when all I originally set out to do was adjust the handbrake. You've been there too, no doubt. A tax exempt Mini van would be the perfect cheap to run,...

Dear potential MO purchaser! I am concerned that you are missing the opportunity of purchasing a reliable , comfortable six seater with probably the best road holding and steering set up of any family sallon from the early fifties - not bad for a vehicle designed in the forties, when most Austins and Fords were still using cart springs at the front! Yes they are slow off the mark - but the...

I am picking up an Austin 10 in the next few days. It has been kept garaged for the last ten+ years and appears to be in fairly good condition. Is there any way to identify what model and year it is? I was told it was 1932 but I don't think so. It is a convertable 2 door (black with maroon hood) with pram type folding hood, metal wheels not spokes. The radiator grill is curved (not the square...

Drove my XM to Ireland last week. A little worried before setting off as it had developed a minor coolant leak that I couldn't find. Didn't have any coolant problems - but just short of the ferry at 2 in the morning, in the depths of the North Wales banjo country, the gearbox blew a cog ! So, I'm finally breaking the ex-Jarkman Citroen XM.

On 23 Jul 2003 13:49:11 -0700, (bazza1603) wrote: I have two options.... Insure the wife's car in my name in October for a year. or Buy a Spitfire for £1500 to £2000. I can get classic cover for £208 via Firebond with the option of protected no claims discount .

forget it, straight thru pipe cherry bomb on end and spend rest on a wicked sound system with 2 12inch subs and 500w amplifier "undercover elephant" wrote in message ... Hi My neighbour is in the process of resurecting his 1962 P5 saloon from its fifteen year slumber, but is having trouble sourcing a new exhaust system.

I recently bought bought a SIP Saphire spray gun with a 1.5mm nozzle -- sprays very nicely, it would need a 2 hp to get a good finish on a big panel job such as a bonnet or roof but it will do minor stuff such as a door quite happily when conected to one of my a 1.5 hp compressors. 2 pack or 3 pack paints are best avoided because they are highly toxic, but some of the newer ones are...

Thanks for the advice to those who gave it - 4.0 Sovereign now purchased and on its way to me as we speak. Doesnt have the handbook though - anyone on here either have a spare one or alternatively are able to photocopy it for me? 90 model year by the way

As it says 1964 sprite 400 caravan free to good home. Small and light,4 Berth, still towable, cupboards ok but needs some TLC. Seams are a bit leaky and consequently damp is getting in. Definately worth restoring but lack of time means I have to sadly part with it. Available in Marham, Kings Lynn area. Also porch awning good condition £25. Please save it ! T

The deal: New Weber DGV 32/36, manual choke & 4-2-1 header on a '79 Spitfire(USA). I hooked everything up, checked for leaks(none), but it doesn't wish to idle. Symptoms: If I start it up, it fires, but dies instantly.

I'm poised to swap my 2 VP 4L R's for a decent (as yet unseen) P4. It's a 1960. Is it likely to have seatbelts or, if not, is it easy to fit them? Thanks Graeme