Turners do quality head gasket sets def replace valve stem seals, I would also strip the valves and springs, rockers check for any damage and lap them in, inspect head for damage/ cracks etc and order parts once

Pretty sure I left the manifold on the head, be aware it's rather heavy to lift off.

I done mine last year as the valve stems were goosed. Ended up putting on a composite gasket and replacing some bushes on the cam shaft but all in all was a great experience. Even done a de-coke at the same time which all the pistons needed...

So found my old ‘real’ one (see pics) but it still has the crappy pressed in valves. Stripped it down and gonna fit to see if it’s an improvement.

Thank you, really useful. I’ve not looked inside my fuel tank for a while and not serviced the carb for over 5 years, filters all look fine ‘but’ I’ll take the hit and get a new OEM one from Paddocks. The know the lift pump fitted is a copy with...

Gun7534 I got a chance to fit the new oem fuel pump from Paddock Spares today and it has helped with starting. The clear carb fuel filter fills a lot quicker now. Last year a rusty fuel tank caused me a lot of carb issues so I slowly replaced...

new lift pump it is - ill try anything. thanking you

Hmmm same but just seems to empty (clear filter). If it’s evaporating where from?

Thanks Kermit, Just need to check the plugs next time I crank it up after a break, that way I should be able to see if they are wet etc? 👍🏻

Hi knowledgable folk, just trying to find out / gather ideas why my Series 3 2.25 fuel drains back so quick from the carb (Weber). Starts great in the morning from cold and if you leave it for 10-15 minutes when hot it'll start straight away...