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The catalytic converter in my 1991 Volvo 240 is rattling like crazy at about 2400 rpm. It's just been through its MOT and I noticed it was tested as a 'uncatalysed vehicle'. If I remove the cat, replacing it with the old fashioned centre exhaust section and silencer, would I be breaking any laws? The only online resource I have (http://www.ukmot.com/manual/appendixB.htm) doesn't really...

what was the classic car the missus just saw on eastenders? it the only classic car she's shown an interest in! Steve

The heatshield on the nearside downpipes on the SDI had come adrift and was rattling. It's a Rimmer Bros SS sports system. It appeared to have pulled a spot weld out and the exhaust was blowing, so an MOT (due shortly) fail. Rimmers said it has a lifetime warranty, but wanted me to send it back for either repair or replacement. Unfortunately, my old bones ain't up to crawling around underneath...

I have a BMW E30 320is as a daily hack at the moment, and was wondering is it worth hanging onto when it's no longer required (soon-ish). Picked it up for silly money, really nice condition, etc., etc. Are these rare? Haven't seen any others for sale trawling the net, just the odd 318is. Wouldn't want to let this one get away if it were a "keeper", like most people I've let cars go before...

1958 Ford Anglia 100E Fully running Austin A40 FARINA 1959 Runner Wolseley 1958 1500 Solid restoration project MG Midgets x 3 Parts or restore

I seem to have accumulated a few Triumph Vitesse water pumps in various states of decomposition so it seems a good idea to have a go at rebuilding one or two. Anyone know what's involved? The mechanical workshop at my workplace has a fly-press I could use. Seal kits appear to be available.

Folks, My diff pinion has to be tightened to 13 to 20 lbs in. Any clues as to an easy way to measure such a fine torque; note pounds/inch. I guess it could involve a bar and a spring balance? Pete W

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I have this sudden yen... I don't suppose anyone has got one rotting away anywhere that they don't want anymore? Chris D (optimistically - MIG welder and P38 at the ready....) -- -- The Deuchars. Tel(work):0115 951 6264 http://www.Deuchars.org.uk

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I see numerous brands available, and don't know the difference between them. There's Robbins, and um, some other one. What's the most OEM-like in appearance, but what's the best overall? Mine's ripped too close to the windows in several places. Doesn't matter much I can't see much out of the crazed windows anyway. Ragtop is getting a whole overhaul since part of it scratched my window.

I'm buying my first MIG welder shortly in readiness for when I get my first classic. What gauge of steel do I need to practice on for things like floors and wings. I spoke to one sheet metal fabricator and he said I needed cold rolled steel but they used hot rolled. What's all that about? Steve

Austin Mini Metro 1.3 (mark II) 5 door hatch with sunroof Light Blue with grey cloth interior G reg (1989) 90k miles

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Thsi is one of those posts that crop up weekly on the various car groups. I have a well seized Crankshaft pulley bolt, I have read the other advice elsewhere about budging it and will try the various things suggested (bar turning it over on the starter as its out of the car!). But I wanted to check that this bolt does unscrew anti-clockwise? Does anyone know?

Yes I know about Bravado, but are there any online shops in the uk which do white wall/line inserts ? thanks Lee

Hi, I'm after a specific alternator - a Lucas A127 which is supposed be either 55 or 65 amp. I am finding a lot of alternators by other manufacturers called A127, sometimes they have higher outputs e.g. 70 amps. Would the dimensions of these be similar to the lucas ? is the A127 bit an industry standard designation?

Has anyone got a BL workshop manual for the TR7? I don't want to buy or even borrow it, I just want to know if there is any info on dismantling and re-assembling the diff. I have a manual for the SD1 and want to check if the same info is in the TR7 version. It's for something I'm writing. But while I have your attention, does anyone out there know the part numbers of the two pinion bearings...