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    Pic of the day

    For the Manta?
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    Pic of the day

    Depends what spec you run but full race 2.4’s are making 320bhp with the 16v head.
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    Pic of the day

    Just bought this to convert my CIH to 16 valve
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    Pic of the day

    And losing your fingers in the timing chain.
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    Pic of the day

    Best not to be sat on it when you flush
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    Used car prices....

    it has only done 5,000 miles but over half a million is ridduclous. I think a Sapphire cosworth sold for £110k, that 131 Abarth was £151k (looked nice though) and the BMW 3.0 CSL didn’t sell and is now available at £126k There was some good value though an Esprit V8 for £31k and Integrale Evo...
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    Vacuum cleaner recommendation

    I would recommend the Vax Airstretch Pet Max, very effective at removing the fire extinguisher powder from the throttle bodies after I set the TVR on fire last week.
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    How old are your tyres ?

    I checked the tyres on my Opel Manta when I bought it and they are either 1989, or 1999. They’re that old they didn’t even put the decade on. Still have 6-7mm of tread Have upgraded to 17 inch rims so new tyres all round
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    TV Conntections

    I would go for an HDMI extender. It converts the HDMI signal to a data signal so you can send “long distances” without quality loss using cat5e or cat6 data cable You then have another box at the receiving tv to convert back to HDMI. They also come with a magic eye system so you can use the...
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    Automotive Painting and body repairs.

    Hi Phil Yes I agree a Mark 1 or Mark 2 Escort was a poorly engineered chassis which did well in rallying due to having one of the best engines of the century. Look at the lengths Ford Motorsport went to get it to handle, with the 1981 Monte Carlo cars becoming part of rallying folklore. The...
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    Automotive Painting and body repairs.

    Good work Phil, looking really good. Just dropped the rear axle off my Manta and getting ready to clean, paint and rebuild with LSD, Fast Road Springs, Bilsteins and rear Disc Brake conversion. I’m amazed at how solid it is underneath for a 35 year old car, when you clean the waxoil and under...
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    Low Rise Car Ramps

    I have had 4 of these for 10 years. Do what they say on the tin, and cheaper at Amazon...
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    Automotive Painting and body repairs.

    Can we add suspension and brake mods
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    Pic of the day

    If you like a 131, Paolo Diana is worth a look on youtube. Better than most in a Mk2 Escort
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    Pic of the day

    I agree I’ve only ever seen 3, and one was at IK Classic, the only auto made. Apparently it was driven off a 4 post ramp while still in the air by an apprentice, or so the story goes.
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    Pic of the day

    The Oil Can Cafe and a tour round IK Classics is a nice day out on a Sunday morning. Ian does a great tour and every car has a story.
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    The good morning thread

    Morning all Sat in Manchester Airport, and after Fridays aborted landing and go around wondering why am I doing this to myself?
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    The good morning thread

    GT in for MOT this morning. First slot so early start for a Saturday Awful day in Cheshire, expecting Noah to come by and collect my animals Edit: Passed with advisory on pitted rear disc, but only driven 900 miles in last year☹️
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    Pic of the day

    Surely he would have left her if she had said she WANTED an electric car. All V8 lovers welcome in my garage
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    The good morning thread

    Which issue do you get the iceberg in, 140 I guess?