Wendy Dawes

Cleaned up one of the pistons today looks to be original and Std. Not oversize so the engine hasn’t had any machining in the past

West Mids group at Calke Abbey in Derbyshire , 15 car s in total, a couple of moderne as the triumphs were out of action I took my Mk3 Astra as substitute for Mabel , A really great drive it day

You could have grilled dragonfly for breakfast

Water return pipes are available from Fitchetts they will post them to you usually £5 postage tel: Telford 01952 619585 There are two types, the 948 & 1200 are straight through but the 13/60 has an extra outiet on the side so make sure you ask for the correct one

Thanks Amy that’s the conclusion we reached, suspect it caught in the rather pronounced ‘lip’ at the top of the bore on the stroke and tore a chunk off the top ring. engine recondition being sorted in next couple of weeks

Really enjoyed watching that episode, Henry makes me giggle I watch all his programmes shed and buried and find it fix it drive it need Sam lovegrove though

Hope you can find a suitable project Lucas, We all have a deep love of these cars and encouraging a young man into the world of classic cars can only be a positive step forward, the younger generation are the future for our cars so I hope you find your perfect car

What do you think caused the piston ring to shatter like that Any , it’s been suggested overheating but I haven’t had an overheat issue with the car since I’ve owned it

Good luck Lucas, I do hope someone can find you a car to work on its very nice to find a young man who is interested in a project at a young age well done you 👏

Cute little tweeties be lovely too see them develop

Engine out today and investigative surgery, end shells just started to wear but more intriguing was finding that a piston ring had broken on piston No. 3 and had erupted through the side of the piston Explains the metal deposit on the piston crown

I think so - Fitchetts are dearer too

Hi Steve Itll be fine 👍

I had the solex on my 12/50 rebuilt it did cost £130 and another £60 to have it tuned but worth every penny but I live in Staffordshire so it’s a long way from Kent

Hi Steve, to private message just click on the name of the person you wish to message then you will go to their profile and the option to email via the forum is there

So I have changed the setting in my phone to JPEG and still the website refuses to add photos, even ones that I have posted in the past it’s very frustrating don’t know what to do about it other than give up trying 🤷🏻‍♀️

I only know from removal and refitting the one on Mabel my 1965 12/50, about the side tensioners as far as I know they are renewed when the sunroof is refurbished or a new cover is fitted as original ones are very weak webbing type fabric, so cord ones are usually the replacement, don’t know about later ones . Don’t know about availability though but there is a company in Kings Lynn who might advise it’s MFR Classic cars 01553 844004 or 07970 785284

It’s optional but proceeds from each sale go to childline as FBHV support this charity

Thanks Danny 👍

Not sure how to Tim, but if you Google drive it day 2024 the link is there

hi everyone, just ordered my drive it day plaque, if you haven’t ordered yet there’s up to 2 weeks delivery time so order quickly 😊

Hi Glang, One of our group has had the very same ones in his herald for 4 years and still as good as new, he recommended paddocks to me, hopefully mine will last just as well 😊

James paddock sell them and they’re excellent quality but not exactly cheap, I bought a pair about 18 months ago and cost about £75 I think for the pair but they fit perfectly

You do have to remember to take them off 🤣🤣