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I wonder what would happen (if anything?), is just normal sun cream was used?

Ah, thanks Wendy. I'm aware of the tensioning fabric that runs in a channel, each side, in the top cover. I was misunderstanding, thinking it was some metal bracing brackets that joined the main frame side sections, to the sides of the roof. I thought I once saw a diagram/picture of these (3 each side), though this could be by my imagination?

Hi Wendy. Do the tensioners apply only to the the earlier Britax sunroofs, eg, 12/50, which has four separate, bottom frame pieces? (rather than the 70's ones, which I gather are a one piece square section ?). I have been slowly looking out for an earlier one (they seem much rare than the later ones) to fit to my 67 Vit Saloon, though if it doesn't happen, that's ok (just a perfection item) . I did buy a later one and did some work on it, though sold it on, as the handle is so much more 70's, which I didn't quite like for this car. Are the tensioners available new, do you know? Thanks, Dave

I replaced a Smiths valve about 10 years ago. It was bought off Ebay, from a engineering place, oop north, that made them (they maybe supply to all the usual suspects, if they still make them?). There was a polite cover note included, that recommended to leave the valve in the open position, when not using car. I have done this, as well as running open when driving, to keep the heater matrix free flowing as well. My car is used, at least every couple of weeks, at least, all year around, so this helps. It's still fine now, though I have heard of others, only lasting a year or two? Dave

Hi. If anyone has any thoughts on my last post above?, these would would be much appreciated. Thanks, Dave

Thanks guys. Not an urgent job I don't think. though something I may attempt in the future

Hi Glang. Was the sump ok to remove, with jacking the rear of engine up a bit/some?. I've heard it can be very difficult. Any tips please

Have done a bit more plug colour monitoring at higher speeds, since last post. it appears plug colour of 1,2,3 is a lot more uniform when cruising at higher rpm (my previous monitoring was I think at slower rpm/city driving and also a bit oily looking at times?). Wondering if the sooty and maybe oily looking no 2 plug at low rpm, is caused by oil, causing some contamination of this plug, resulting in it not burning fuel properly/running rich? Therefore maybe not a compression issue? ( I will do a comp test when I have an assistant as only have the rubber plug type, and also maybe a leak down, if I can facilitate this?). The comp tester is an older one and seems ok quality, is this bung type/push down one ok, as long as you appear to get an ok seal?. Any thoughts great, thanks

Sounds interesting!, can you elaborate?

Made my own from builders bag etc. As well they help to keep water off the door cards (which also then runs down the bottom of the inside of door and over the main door seal, over the sill area and into the floors). Just my experience, as car used all year, in all weathers

Also, I have no experience of driving other Vitesse's, so I can't compare

On a strait,ish, flat,ish road it feels ok at 30mph in top, though generally in towns I use 3rd. As Glang commented, I was just sharing my experience. It was what came with the car and not saying it is anyway it the best configuration. I assume there may be some subjectivity in this anyway, depending on driving style etc

Is that compared to Vitesse Nick, as GT6 cut through the air better at higher speeds?. My Vitesse had a retro fitted overdrive and 3:27 fitted when I bought it. No problem with hill starts, acceleration probably not too perky due to diff ratio, though great cruiser in overdrive and pulls up long motorway inclines no problem.

I always thought it was, balance first, then adjust mixture, which would make sense to me?

Thanks Clive. I have some spare 5's, so will try one and rich it up a bit as well