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Hello. My mate is needing a top half hinge for the passenger side for his rivety countery rebuild. Colour doesn't matter as will be getting painted. Please get in touch if you can help. Many thanks for looking. Toby Ps. Image for clarification as he doesn't trust my description

Howdy folks, My mate us looking for 3 series LWB rims for his S2 refurb project. They will be blasted and painted so they don't need to be pretty. As close to cosmopolitan Bradford as possible ideally. Many thanks for your time. Toby.

Hi. I have a 300tdi in my 69 series 2 project (been run about a mile to test the brakes). I have just replaced the water pump and thermostat and it appears when left idling and revved that the top hose stays cool when all the others are hot. Could this be anything other than the thermostat? When...

Hi. As per the title. Are the 3 row aluminium rads- worth the extra on a 300 TDI or is the standard rad more than adequate? Cheers

Hi. My project 109 S2 (@sho161g) is likely to be getting a 300tdi. I bought it with a Rover P5 Weslake 6 cylinder fitted but as I want to use the LR for my new stop start commute I would never be able to afford the fuel. I gather it will need a bellhousing change or gearbox change. Also will...

Hi, As per the title really. My S1 109 has a late 3 bearing 2.25 petrol and wondering about fitting diesel power. Wondered if a 19J was an easier fit than the 200tdi? Cheers Toby

Hi, I have a series 3 2.25 petrol in my S1 LWB and am looking at fitting a vacuum gauge. It's running on a Zenith carb. Would the pipe running from the gauge attach to the carb or fit to the manifold via the adapter for the brake vacuum pipe? Haven't bought a gauge yet as looking to nice a...

Well the series 3 engine is mounted and the gearbox should soon follow it with a series 2a bellhousing to keep the mechanical clutch. As this will be a series 1 pickup with a series 3 engine what extra wiring will I need when ordering a wiring harness? CheersToby

Hi, I need to source the black inspection cover as shown in this picture - the rectangle on the left hand side with a bolt in all corners. If anyone has one or knows the part number I would be grateful. Thanks Toby

When removing a wheel from my project the whole stud came out rather than the nut coming off. How will I refit a new stud or should i just use the stud/nut combo as it is?

Hi, Well had a good day removing the old bushes from the rear springs of my 109 project and getting the new ones in all in less than 2 hours. Now the cowardice appears as having take several looks at the chassis bushes I'm starting to wonder whether I dare start this job (despite looking at all...

Hi, I've got a spare set of old rims and tyres to hold up the 109 while I get the current rims primed ready for whatever colour I paint the car and the new(to me) tyres I have sourced. As with everything budget is tight so I was wondering if anyone knew anyone close to Halifax who strips the...

Hi, Has anyone use this product and where did they source it? Eastwood Internal Frame Coating Moss Europe, Ltd - Classic Parts for Classic, MX-5, MGF, Mini, MGB What alternatives are there to kill/'convert' any internal rust in the chassis using some form of spray? Cheers Toby

Hi, As the title says - to repair or replace? And does anyone know a good mobile welder in West Yorkshire?

Hi, I have just purchased a project series 1 and and I am going to remove the radiator and fuel tank to clean out and see if they have life left in them. Anyone recommend the best proceedure to do this Cheers Toby PS - there is no engine in the car!!