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It's unusual for the divider between the inlet an exhaust manifolds to leak, are you sure the guy didn't mean the compression ring where...

His first trip out for tinkering and adjusting was to the local tip where this beautiful beast greeted me A 1951 Allard P1 - a...

Ted had become a little smoky on start up and had a bit of a burning oil door about him. As he was about to take over daily duties from...

Forgot to ask, has anybody tried to get the inlet/exhaust manifold apart. Any tips how to achieve this. I wonder, if this gasket has...

Many thanks for that, much appreciated. I have been looking into getting gaskets made and have now received the original factory...

Here's a link to a YouTube video how to make a gasket. Make a gasket

Gaskets are easy to make. Make a paper pattern tracing the shape with a "dirty finger rub" . Cut out with scissors. You can buy all...

Hi All. No progress with manifold blow yet, my mechanic is hoping to be allowed back to work next week depending on what doc says. He...

Sounds like you need to learn double-de-clutching ;) It sounds like synchromesh is weak on 1st but as you said you rarely need 1st if...

Sounds like you need to learn double-de-clutching ;) It sounds like synchromesh is weak on 1st but as you said you rarely need 1st if...

Update on clutch gate. I have a working clutch, system bled, no leaks, working much better than it was and have taken her for a few...

I have, and it works, but everyone would need to use one to view the images.

Gorgeous and worth every penny. Let's see if the buying public agree.

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It's very easy. Make a hook out of wire so you don't burn your fingers and use it to suspend the washers in a blowtorch flame until it's...