Very interesting my fellow Londoner, i have had 3 German Shepherds, last one was long haired they are the best dogs in the world. we can talk more about them at our London meet :handgestures-thumbupleft: . As for more power with the auto, go for a performance Air filter 1st, then a manifold and exha...

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How many jobs that had to be done were we have cuts, bruises and skin go missing ??? but it is always worth it as you know the job has been done properly, you won't have to do it again and will it last for years. top job mate

The exact thing happen to mine and i put a hinge on mine one as well. great write up, definately a common problem on Gen 1s.

Hi all , plastic sills etc, do you just pull or is there a knack ??? Doin thi job when it's warmer , ie wheel off, brake service , rust cure, wax oil, links checked for wear, shocker check , while I'm at it . From what i remember as it was a few years back is there are a few screws to take off firs...

Ah, okay thanks. Famous last words, but I guess I might be okay given I've got two sets of clips (two cars) so hopefully between them I'll keep enough good ones!! It'll be interesting to see what lurks behind the old sill covers... that was amongst what failed its MOT! Hello mat hopefully Mat your ...

Don't know much about V6s but it seems to be a common problem, but why is this is it due to the material used? i would of thought that a company would have looked into it and made a more reliable set of bearings like Vandervell which i used when i rebuilt a kent and Pinto engine. (showing my age aga...

i just had a thought how would you ensure it don't happen to your car? i recommend get rid of any surface rust, then zinc primer it and give it a coat of paint ie hammerite then waxyol it but ensure your brake components are covered up before you do it. i will probably be stripping and hammeriting m...

As stated in the title, due to the age i think the rear arches tends to rust so have a prod and a poke to see if the metal has rusted away, the rear arch collects a lot of muck and unless you give it a good clean once in a while it will sooner or later rot the arch due to the salt etc during the win...

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Welcome Rick, thats a great name.