Graham Sewell

Not worth spending money on postage - so "buyer" collects. Used ages ago for trunnions and propshaft U/J. Located in RG10 (just East of Reading).

Ian, You have blatmail

Used to be used on my Seven - no longer have the car so no longer need the stands. Based in RG10 area - "buyer" to collect. Free or donation to charidee.

I believe that the standard stat is 92'C, but you can also get an 82'C. As for the fan not kicking-in, you could put an over-ride switch in so you have control when stuck in traffic. A search here should get many options on how to wire it up.

For the nifty-fifty (or even the 18-55mm kit lens) a simple extension tube will get you close to macro magnification for sensible money.

You can also get adapters to use Olympus OM-Zuiko lenses on Canon Digital SLRs.

any old junk will do

I know Chris Wheeler always used to clean the inside of my engine bay with WD40 to make sure that the oil form the trusty x-flow was liberally and evenly distributed. Makes it nice and shiny and prevents some corrosion.

Quoting blade_runner: I bought standard discs from Canley Classics for about £13 each, clamped the old ones to them as a pattern and drilled them.. proper job I seem to remember that you were supposed to heat treat the discs AFTER drilling and that any holes had to be radiused in order to prevent stress fractures.

From my understanding, any braking is mainly based on the surface area between the pads and disks. So, all other things equal, drilled/grooved disks may increase braking distance due to the smaller area available. The point behind drilling/grooving disks is tio dissipate heat quicker for the next time you are braking hard. This may prevent brake fade over successive braking zones if braking frequently (eg track driving or Stelvio Pass). But, as ever, I may be wrong.

Just make sure that you check the clearance onto your wheels. 13" wheels can be VERY close fit. To the point where the position of balance weights becomes critical.

Can you use a waste disposal unit with this type of sink?

I agree with James - 3/8" for everything except wheel nuts (1/2") as most torques are reasonably small - and with the smaller associated sockets, it is easier to get to the nuts/bolts.

Another vote for Chris Wheeler. But I guess it depends on whether the car is drivable - if not, can you get breakdown recovery to tow direct to Chris Wheeler? Whether you go to James or Chris, it will probably be sent to Arch for any bodywork.

How does it start if you try to jump start it from another car/battery? Mine was somewhat reluctant until a colleague suggested that I check the electrolyte levels (even though the battery was < 6 months old). True enough, topped up the electrolyte, put the battery on charge and it starts first time.