Can anyone point me in the direction of some dimensions for the standard flywheel on a Cortina Mk2 with 1600 crossflow engine? Background: my mate has one at his workshop, bought by the current owner with 'clutch problems' - the problem being that although the hydraulics appear correct (full travel, no air) the clutch won't disengage and gears are hard to come by. The clutch has been swapped...

I want to set a mercedes diesel enigine in a Volvo 145. Is there anyone who has expirience with such an operation? Jan Rutgers, Amsterdam

Last year, I bought the proverbial Friday afternoon car that had also been bodged like you wouldn't believe. I bought it from someone in S****horpe via Ebay so didn't get a chance to inspect it first. Anyway, having dealt with most of the faults, I am having trouble with parts for this one: The electric choke unit uses a plastic cam which gives the correct fast idle setting. This has now broken...

I need to get my 50's VW bus headlining sorted. It's a complex job so I wondered if anyone could recommend any companies in the Manchester area ? thanks Lee

Hi, I saw an advert on tv recently that was about a new car magazine, It had a porsche model car issue one, and further models with every issue. Does anyone know the name of the magazine please. I am trying to order it, but without the name I am unable to. cheers RK

I have a 1964 Rover P4 that has been off the road for about 15 years. I would like to move it to a local garage. Can I tow it ("A" frame or rigid towbar) or do I have to trailer it? The reason I ask is that on "Scrappy Races" this evening, there were a couple of vehicles that were without MOT etc., that seemed to be towed (rather than trailered). TIA

I'm thinking about retrimming my interior seats and door cards and in looking for suppliers have noticed that there seems to be not such a difference in price between leather and leathercloth. Certainly there is a much bigger price discrepancy in the cost of a retrimmed leather and vinyl seat. Am I missing something here? I've found leather at between £10 and £15 per square metre (links...

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For Auction Morris Minor Black bakerlite rimmed steering wheel with mulitple chrome spokes, fitted with new old stock "M" horn push button. Reverse of centre boss has some crazed paint which at some point has been touched up. Taken from crashed 1964 Morris Minor Traveller and fitted to my 1968 Morris Minor Traveller. Removed prior to sale and kept in garage for last 10 years.

Hi, I've seen a number of old army land rovers at shows, like at beltring, etc with blue lights on, i would like to fit one to my old military land rover, but whats the position? it would be a "dummy" blue light, in so much as it wouldn't be wired into the vehicles electics, and therefore not able to flash, would i have to keep taking it off or cover it up when driving on the road? or is it ok as...

Looking for the tool to make the square end on speedo cables. Who or where can I find such. I have seen one in a tool catalogue but can't remember where or the maker. have googled Sykes KD Lisle to remind me but can't find any - maybe not giving it the correct description? thanks

What are my chances? I used to run Mini's quite comfortably and fancy a GT. -- Darrell 'Dimebag' Abbot 1966-2004 The groove lives on..................

Hello folks, My Triumph TR7 site: www.MyTR7.co.uk is currently receiving a re-vamp, after it virtually died a death. I hope to bring plenty of articles for you in the near future. John

What's the crack with 'group' policies - does your group have to consist of the same make of vehicle? Which companies are decent for this type of policy? -- Jonathan --------- 1983 Capri 2.0S

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hi, does anybody have an adress of a spare parts dealer for surrey tops? thanks oliver

I have a bit of a sad fixation with Talbot Sambas & Ranchos. Before I contemplate adding to my stable, do any of you know of any Talbot specialists in the UK for parts etc.? I know it's unlikely there'll be MG like levels of support but somewhere to source an odd panel or bit of trim would be super. -- Darrell 'Dimebag' Abbot 1966-2004

"theophilus" wrote in message ... Bookmaker Victor Chandler ( www.victorchandler.com ) is donating £1 to the Tsunami Disasters Emergency Committee for every bet placed online or by phone before midnight on January 6th Minimum stake for an online bet is 5p This has been posted to MANY newsgroups, not limited to the cross...

My brother-in-law has a Minor 1000 (originally bought new by his father) but when he inherited it the only key was an unmarked one, and well worn at that. I have tried my collection of ancient keys and it is definitely a FS series. I even had a key that would work the ignition and passenger door locks but not those of the drivers door or boot. Are FS keys still readily available? I don't know...

Any idea how to remove the ignition lock barrel from a BMW (1991 316)? Apologies for being slightly off topic, but you've never failed me before! This is the car I'm scrapping. I've been listing bits on Ebay where the world and its dog seems to be after the ignition lock. Trouble is, I can't figure out how to remove the damned thing. There's a small hole next to the keyhole. I've tried pushing...