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by les
Sun Mar 10, 2024 2:41 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: solar panel
Replies: 10
Views: 260

Re: solar panel

I’m thinking along the same lines John, sounds like a plan.
by les
Sun Mar 10, 2024 2:27 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Lockheed Brake M/C
Replies: 8
Views: 289

Re: Lockheed Brake M/C

Looks like someone has had them shot blasted in an attempt to clean them up, that’s the sort of finish you can expect from that process. You need to be sure with secondhand brake parts. I’ve got a used cylinder that I feel is fine but I’m reluctant to advertise it.
by les
Sat Mar 09, 2024 6:28 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Flushing the radiator in a hard water area?
Replies: 6
Views: 334

Re: Flushing the radiator in a hard water area?

Refill using distilled water or de-ironised instead of tap water
by les
Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:00 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Ominous Engine Signs? (magnetic sump plug)
Replies: 21
Views: 637

Re: Ominous Engine Signs? (magnetic sump plug)

Like all things in life, it may not strictly need doing but it’s what gives you peace of mind that counts.
by les
Thu Mar 07, 2024 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thermostat housing
Replies: 16
Views: 519

Re: Thermostat housing

Maybe the OP was thinking of this, doubt this would be the case in his example. An interesting read however.
https://www.allmetalsfab.com/galvanic-r ... ar-metals/
by les
Thu Mar 07, 2024 3:00 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Ominous Engine Signs? (magnetic sump plug)
Replies: 21
Views: 637

Re: Ominous Engine Signs? (magnetic sump plug)

With the standard sump plug, draining the oil over the years is bound to leave sediment on the sump bottom, then when you fit a magnetic plug all those particles over the years are suddenly drawn to the magnet, so you’ve probably got all those years worth on your recently installed magnet !
by les
Tue Mar 05, 2024 3:05 pm
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Valves
Replies: 6
Views: 667

Re: Valves

nik60————Have sent you a PM via this forum.
by les
Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:17 pm
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Valves
Replies: 6
Views: 667

Re: Valves

The valves are as your measurements. They came from a Mini Cooper S cylinder head.
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by les
Sun Mar 03, 2024 9:32 am
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Valves
Replies: 6
Views: 667

Re: Valves

I’ll check the postage for you, give me a day or two, I’ll let you know the total, thanks for your enquiry.
by les
Fri Mar 01, 2024 10:35 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Better than nothing rust treatment?
Replies: 41
Views: 1675

Re: Better than nothing rust treatment?

[quote= My friends consider me 'ridiculously eccentric' for not having a 'modern' but I'm just not interested :wink: [/quote] Well, for,the first time in my life I bought a new ‘modern’ and don’t regret it. What a pleasure it is to drive something that has everything working and little fear of it br...
by les
Thu Feb 29, 2024 6:48 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Better than nothing rust treatment?
Replies: 41
Views: 1675

Re: Better than nothing rust treatment?

Good idea, engine out and you can reach everywhere.
by les
Thu Feb 29, 2024 5:46 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Better than nothing rust treatment?
Replies: 41
Views: 1675

Re: Better than nothing rust treatment?

2000 litres, nearly 500 gallons ! are you sure ! Cheaper to buy a new chassis !! That's exactly what I thought when I saw that it's 50 quid for 5 litres. With him being a bit of a celeb, I imagine they gave him the whole lot for free and put it on the marketing budget. Check my maths because someth...
by les
Wed Feb 28, 2024 5:47 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Better than nothing rust treatment?
Replies: 41
Views: 1675

Re: Better than nothing rust treatment?

2000 litres, nearly 500 gallons ! are you sure ! Cheaper to buy a new chassis !!
by les
Sat Feb 24, 2024 6:51 pm
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Valves
Replies: 6
Views: 667

Valves

Found some valves from long ago—
AEG 594——31mm dia ——Exhaust 4 off ———- seats ground
AEG 593——35.6 mm dia—-Inlet 4 off ———- seats ground
T3569——2 off look new
CAM 6121——2 off look new
£12 + p&p
by les
Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:27 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Remote battery isolator
Replies: 19
Views: 859

Re: Remote battery isolator

I take your point, thanks for explaining.
by les
Mon Feb 19, 2024 10:39 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Remote battery isolator
Replies: 19
Views: 859

Re: Remote battery isolator

Nothing wrong with an internal isolator, however I have one fitted to a battery terminal under the bonnet. I’m sure if I had a problem, I’d be under the bonnet pretty quick ! However if there was a fire, wouldn’t it be like bolting the door after the horse had bolted ?
by les
Sat Feb 17, 2024 3:03 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Sir Jackie might be impressed!!
Replies: 5
Views: 469

Re: Sir Jackie might be impressed!!

:tu1: Well done anyway, and you didn’t need to buy another fuse !
by les
Fri Feb 16, 2024 4:58 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Sir Jackie might be impressed!!
Replies: 5
Views: 469

Re: Sir Jackie might be impressed!!

What glue did you use ? :D
by les
Thu Feb 15, 2024 6:36 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Current Full Respray Cost
Replies: 22
Views: 6125

Re: Current Full Respray Cost

Anyone who gets a first class job spraying on a ‘driveway’ should be featured in The Guinness Book of records ! :lol:
by les
Thu Feb 15, 2024 5:23 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Timing Cover Leak
Replies: 78
Views: 3193

Re: Timing Cover Leak

Yes if all is well leave it. Tell yourself ——-‘it’s not a standard pulley’ :D. —— Oh go on then fit it !!