I am just installing the Sprite's brakes (drums all round), using a pipe kit from Automec. They recommend their DOT 5 silicone brake fluid. I'm well aware of all the advantages claimed, but also of the disadvantages - water and air locks, more compessibility, less lubricity, sticking cylinders etc. Keith Calver at Mini Spares has written something of a diatribe against it. What experiences...

So why exactly is it that Turbo Rs etc are so bloomin' cheap? Seems like you can pick up something from the mid 80's for less than 15k, even with sub 100k on the clock? Before I do something extremely irresponsible with the contents of my building society book, can anyone enlighten me as to what these things are going to cost to run? I'm a pretty handy mechanic, have always done 90% of my own...

Hi All, I have been given a Ford radio out of a N reg escourt, I plan to fit it to my Autin A60 My car is - arth so should be no prob. However when it was taken out of the car the wires were cut and the plugs left in the radio i now have wires comeing off the plug that i am not 100% sure what to with (i am sure soemone will tell me what to do with them!) There are two banks of wires ...

Years ago I had a spare block decked and forgot to make a note of the engine number. The machine shop destroyed the number of course, as it's rivetted to the edge of the deck. The engine is now built and in the car (I still have the original engine). Should I worry two hoots about what I tell DVLA? Or will one hoot be enough? ;-)

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Toying with starting a classic / exotic car hire business, so I'm conducting a straw poll as to what you lot might be interested in. Right, the possible choices are these Jag E Type 4.2 Roadster Jag E Type S3 V12 Mid 60's Mustang Convertible Jag Mk2 3.8 Porsche Carrera 2

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Does anybody know of a company that sells radios with a custom appearance that would not look out of place in a classic car. I am looking for something circa 1959 that looks the part but will also work with FM stations. Whilst I wish to be "in keeping " with the vehicle , I also want to be practricable. Regards

Hello People I have a 1972 beetle for sale (1200 shell, 1600 engine), it is an unfinished project, it has had a new front end (inner wings, wheel well etc), have a few extra bits included in the sale, i have got a couple of photos of it (not very good ones), if anybody wants to see them or if you want me to take new pics of it, email me at the following address The...

Last night I watched Scrapheap challenge on one of the satellite channels, where the teams had to navigate an obstacle course blindfold (teams using an ambulance and a bus in this case). Dunno if it was a new episode or a repeat. The course layout was displayed on a silver car bonnet - was it the bonnet of a 70s Vauxhall, either a Viva or FE Victor? Also, where is this scrapyard, because it...

How to sell my 1975 P6 2200SC? I've had no end of problems caused by selling this car, all of them through time wasting, idiot individuals or scam artists, rather than the quality of the car itself. Does anybody on here have any advice? It's been on ebay three times now, properly listed as a car which isn't cheap and it has made its way on to all sorts of classic classified sites and has...

I want to remount the electric fans in my car... I don't want tap washers or specialist injection moulded rubber products. I simply want to buy a dozen washers of approx 1.5mm to 2m thickness, approx 15mm diameter with a 6mm hole in the middle. What could be simpler? Why is it impossible to find a retailer on the internet? I find this unbelievable. The local hardware shops are no good...

I have a 1986 Vauxhall Cabrio for disposal - probably not a Classic? It is complete except for starter any interest ?

The speedo on my Triumph Vitesse MkII has just died. I don't suppose any of you have an unwanted spare knocking about, do you? It's a Jaeger 120mph job.

Well folks, I have built the engine and gearbox, and assembled them together. One problem - clutch won't disengage. The release bearing is too far from the clutch itself. It's a 948 block and flywheel, and I'm using a 1098 rib case box. The clutch is a 9-spring, and I have used the 1098 engine backplate. All the research I did told me that this combination should have worked. The 948 and...

Hie, I'm looking for UK web sites and magazines for saling an MG "PB type". thanks for your help www.mg-pb.euro.st *********************** MG "PB type" 1935 Only 408 PB type cars built

Any one now where I can buy Morris Oils Superblend Zero Lead 2000 additive in north lincolnshire please? -- Les Ashton

I've recently acquired yet another Herald, which brings the total to eleven. The car is reasonably solid but scruffy with filler in wheelarches and a poor interior. There was just a couple of days MOT left when I bought it, though that's now expired. The biggest sticking point is the engine, which is absolutely knackered. Plenty of smoke and an oiled up plug on cylinder number 3 within 10 miles...

I acquired a '52 MG TD yesterday. Perhaps someone would be good enough to answer the following: 1) On an oil change, is fully synth good for a classic, or is it better to use an old-fashioned multi-grade? 2) This is an unconverted engine, so, is the red 4* LRP OK on its own? If not, I need to add a lead replacement additive of course, but should I use the premium unleaded or the higher octane...

The other thread about electrical faults prompted me to mention this one. I have a Kenlowe fan fitted to my Vitesse with a manual switch (only) and a warning lamp/reminder on the dash. While driving at night, I've noticed that the lamp glows slightly - getting brighter the faster I go. I've checked my wiring and can't see any obvious shorts, so wondered if the fan might be behaving like a...