Thirsty

Quick update. Changed the filter element last night (the old one hadn't been on very long by the way, which was why I wasn't too concerned about leaving it on) and ran the car up to full temperature. What a difference. Hot idle was a little up (about 20 - 25 psi) but the marked change was the increase when upping the revs to 2k (45psi). I'm happy with that! That will certainly make this seasons usage a little less uncomfortable. I'll still get it on the ramp and drop the sump in the winter as there is less urgency now and try some of that Penrite stuff RobPearce. Can anyone recommend where I might get an original filter element (Lucas?) from as I'm not overly impressed with the stock I have?

Sorry for the radio silence and thanks for the comments! The oil is a Carlube Classic 20W50 and the guage is capilliary. The engine has 85k original miles and runs sweetly without any knocks so I hope we're not talking bearings! My first thought was sludgy deposits in the oil so was thinking of dropping the sump and giving it a good clean. I have a new pump for it so will fit that at the same time. Maybe before that I will renew the PRV spring and blow through the oil line to the guage. I've just thought of something whilst typing. I changed the oil a couple of hundred miles ago but the motor factors sent the wrong oil filter element. I had to put it back together with the old one in whilst waiting for the correct one from Rimmers but haven't swapped it yet. Could the most obvious solution be staring me in the face?

Morning all. Apologies if this has been asked/answered before and I just missed it but I need help! In brief, Mk3 GT6 initial oil pressure on start up/cold running is good and where I think it ought to be (cold idle about 60 psi), within 10 minutes of driving and at steady cruise, I notice the needle sweeping round the guage as the pressure drops. It gets down to about 15-20 psi with no real noticeable difference between idle and revs. I'm using a 20W50 oil currently. Am I just being a bit paranoid and this is acceptable? It just seems odd the way the guage drops, almost comically like the classic aircraft fuel guage in a cheap disaster movie! Any ideas?

Can anyone recommend a supplier of well fitting gaskets for the door handles of a mk3. The ones I purchased (Rimmer) are such a poor fit and look a mess once trimmed. Either that or advice on trimming them to fit neatly? Thanks in advance!

Can anyone recommend a supplier of well fitting gaskets for the door handles of a mk3. The ones I purchased (Rimmer) are such a poor fit and look a mess once trimmed. Either that or advice on trimming them to fit neatly? Thanks in advance!

Thanks for the pics. Peter/Npanne - I like the tidiness of that solution. Royboy - That's kind of what I had in mind, nice to know it works as that seems the simplest solution. What are the two hoses on top of your intake manifold though? Don - I think the Stromberg mod will be last resort!

Hi all. Just fitted a pair of HS6 carbs to my mk3. I'm trying to work out the best way to attach the throttle cable to the linkage. I made up a simple bracket that would accommodate the original cable and tensioner, pulling from below rather than above but once under tension, the arm is fouled by the choke linkage. Any ideas/pictures of your solutions? Thanks in advance.