Problem - several small (eighth of an inch square maximum) stone chips on the front of the car. It's dark blue, primer is white/light grey, so they show up. Solution - easy - touch-up paint. The sort that comes in a small botlle with a nail varnish type brush attached to the inside of the lid. Next problem - it doesn't seem to exist any more. I've tried motor factors from Halfords to...

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I was wondering if someone would be so kind as to help me locate the correct Beige houndstooth fabric that was used on the 1977-1980 triumph spitfires. I've seen the seat covers that are made by Newton Commercial and the houndstooth fabric is a perfect match. Only thing is the beige vinyl is a very bad match. Please pictu http://home.comcast.net/~reinarson/seat.jpg

Hi, I want to get the underbody protection stripped off my car for restauration work. While chemical removal or sand-blasting are options, I heard that dry-ice blasting is the best way to get this done. Doeas anyone know of a specialist in Scotland who can offer that service? Thanks, Simon. x'post and f'up to uk.rec.cars.maintenance

Heard on BBC World Service last night - a spokesman from Ford talking about the new engine, due to be introduced in 2009. Apparently it stops automatically when the car is staionary, then restarts itself when you depress the accelerator. Wonderful for fuel consumption, emissions etc. Quite revolutionary. Except that he then admitted that they had introduced something similar about five...

As I'm slowly getting my Land Rover Series 3 project together, I've realised that there's very little clearance between the fan and the radiator. It has a Perkins 4.203 (3.3 litre) engine out of a 6-cylinder 109 where it had been mounted further back taking advantage of the recessed bulkhead. This one's a 4-cyl so that's not an option. So, I have the choice of risking half of inch between fan...

I'm looking for somewhere that can replace the seals (which I have) in a power steering ram from a 1963 Austin. I'm in Lincolnshire, but can travel. I've tried the VDP club and local hydraulic firms, but this needs a couple of special tools which they don;t have. HELP!!!

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My current daily driver developed a slight squeal a couple of days ago. Probably the alternator belt, might just be something in the new clutch. It's been raining or snowing, so I haven't got round to looking. Shortly after I set off this morning, the noise stopped. Now, what would your reaction have been? "Oh good, it's cleared!" or

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I have a Ledbury Maestro with an "A"+ 1275 engine. When it has been left sitting for more than a day or two it is very "three cylindery" for a good number of miles. Up to about 50 miles of my usual DC and motorway driving is usually needed to get rid of the problem completely. It is usually when it is under load but will also drop to three while sitting idling from time to time. I put...

Folks, As I stick the Herald back together again, I find I need lots of small nuts and bolts. Number 10 UNF, I think, with some 0BA. Namrick does some 10 UNF - but all hex head, and I could do with a mixture of hex, countersunk and cheese head. Same problem with 0BA (from other suppliers). Can anyone recommend a supplier of a reasonable selection of these things?

Hello, I am thinking about buying a late 60's s-type 3.8 (manual), and was wondering if anyone could advise on what they are like to run and maintain (I would be using it as an everyday car). A friend of mine owned a couple of jags from the same period and warned that the engine's weren't that reliable - he had leaking oil and overheating on both.

Mini Clubman Estate, 1981. Full restoration in 2001, 1100cc, 12" Minilite Alloys, Metallic paint. Very tidy car. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320209673052

Mini Clubman Estate, 1981. Full restoration in 2001, 1100cc, 12" Minilite Alloys, Metallic paint. Very tidy car. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320209079626

Purchasing a car is a dream that everyone wants to realize. But not everyone can afford to buy a car at one go. Availing a loan is not a bad idea in such a situation. But what to do if a person is having a bad credit status? Bad creditors find it difficult to apply for any loan but due to the tight competition existing in the market. Lenders are now ready to advance loan to such people. Car...

I'm trying to work out some basic dimensions for a potential project. I need to find the external dimensions of a BMC B-series engine, specifically as fitted in the MGB. I have side on photographs of the engine and gearbox, if someone can provide one or more of the key dimensions, then I can roughly calculate the other dimensions from that. Thanks for any help, Cheers, Bill.

Just acquired a '79 VW Type 2 Westy Berlin from Ireland. But its newly imported in to Ireland from the USA, all import taxes and duties paid....but not registered. How are the DVLA and HM Customs likely to handle this. Technically its being imported from an EU country, so *shouldn't* require further import duties or taxes...but has never been registered in an EU country.

Does anybody know of online access to an AE Hepolite catalogue which could help me identify some 1960/70's piston sets I have - I'm fairly sure they are Ford Crossflow, just not sure which versions! The reference numbers a 18679, 18681 (old number17561 - I think these are 1300 x-flow) and 20549 (old number 17566) in case anybody recognises them. -- Neil McD.

Looking for pics similar to one I had many years ago. It was a 1930 2 seater convertible, with a boat-tail and a bull nosed radiator. Lower than a std Austin 7. About the same hight as a Nippy. The closest in appearance I've found is this one. http://snipurl.com/1xcib Similar doors but mine had separate bucket seats, a proper folding hood with detachable side windows, and a one piece windscreen....