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Ian That'd be great if you don't mind coming back via Carmarthen 😬 😬 Peter

Simon I meant to mention that the photos don't seem to be available just now. Peter

Simon I'm interested in the 3rd rad (std one) Peter

Thanks Lee . I've seen these but they're not quite what I'm looking for. Cheers anyway

I can't do the swap but, if you source a triple-core unit through your other ad, I'd gladly buy your standard ali rad

Nick, If someone out there has some adjustable platforms, they would be easy to fit to my MO's. Alternatively, if you're not set on MO's, you could have the later-model rears complete with adjusters that I mentioned in my recent email. Then you'd only need to source a pair of fronts (if that's likely to be easier ) To give a bit more info on the rears I have available, they are in fact M2's. The full info is as follows: Dampers - Bilstein 2170M2 (CC Part No. 75527), with adjustable platforms. Springs - Eibach (CC Part No. 71198 - Std Progressive) The CC Part No. for the combo is 75531ASL I will be listing these on 'For Sale' at the weekend. As I mentioned in my email I am looking for £100 +Postage. They are in excellent condition. Photos available. Cheers Peter

Hi Chris Thanks for the heads-up . I appreciate it Cheers Peter

All aluminium only please (i.e. not the one with plastic top & bottom). Standard hose positions and with screw-thread for fan switch temp sensor. Standard S3 (non-SV). Not urgent - just wanted for close-season upgrade as and when one comes available, hopefully...... Cheers Peter Burt

Hi Nick I have a set of MO dampers off my '96 Roadsport. I believe they were the originals supplied with the car which had about 25,000 miles up when I removed them earlier this year (I upgraded to later Bilsteins, with adjustable platforms and uprated springs). I'm not sure if the springs on the MOs are standard - the rears are red and the fronts black (with a splash of green at the ends) - although CC had previously suggested to me that they were. I wouldn't say the condition meets your description of 'very good', however, since the springs, particularly the rears, have flaked powder-coating, and there is some corrosion around the bottom eyes of the dampers. I can send you some photos if you might be interested. Edited to add that I do have the wide-track extended eyes for the fronts, as these came with my 'new' dampers but were not required. Cheers Peter Burt Edited by - pburt on 29 Oct 2011 11:23:19

Hi Tim Sorry, Blackberry problems yesterday but looks like it's now 'sent' Regards Peter

Thanks Tim, that's great. YHM. Peter

Hi Rusty I'm interested subject to age/condition. Is it one of the older type - i.e. chrome bolt - or one of the newer type per the CC webpage link - i.e. stainless steel bolt? I already have the former and the chrome is pitted, therefore looking to get one in better condition, preferably the new type Cheers Peter Burt Edited by - pburt on 15 Oct 2011 17:26:06 Edited by - pburt on 15 Oct 2011 17:27:03

Hi Paul, Phil was not there yesterday so will call him first thing tomorrow. I suggest I give you a call afterwards, so will send you a BM re contact details. Cheers Peter

Hi, may i have first dibs please, subject to having a chat with Phil at Road & Race. I am in Sevenoaks, so delivery not an issue. Indeed, I would most likely get Phil to fit it for me. I will call Phil tomorrow (if he's there on Sats). Cheers Peter

Grubbster, Has the new QED (and different expansion tank) definitely solved your "HGF-imitating" problems?

Hi Richard I've been meaning to call you. YHM Peter

Thanks for your post, Nick. Interesting stuff and, unfortunately, pointing towards early stage of HGF for mine as the symptoms are so similar. Like yours was, mine is worse when driven hard. Will wait to see how Grubbster gets on but now not confident that it will be a simple, cheap fix ☹️ How much did your HG replacement job cost? Peter

Thanks Grubbster, good luck for wednesday. Mine's just got a standard thermostat (renewed as a possible cure when the problems first arose) and the original, rectangular expansion tank (complete with restrictor in the top pipe). Having not had the problems prior the the radiator re-core and new water pump, I'm inclined to think the problem may lay in one of these. I'm wondering if it's possible for the water pump to be pumping at too high a pressure? I'm sure I'll just have to book mine in to get everything checked but it'll still be good to know how yours gets on. It's interesting that it seems to be a common problem (and a common mystery ) Cheers Peter

Hi Grubbster Any news? Peter

Grubbster, mine only started behaving like this recently, after replacement of the water pump (it was leaking) and a re-core of the radiator (ditto), carried out in conjunction with cambelt/tensioner replacement. At the same time I had the cylinders pressure tested to check there were no lurking head-gasket issues (just for peace of mind, not because I had reason to suspect there was a problem). The tests were fine, which is why I am sceptical of HGF being the automatic explanation. Good luck with your tests; I hope you get a conclusive result. Will watch this space! Peter

Grubbster, I will be very interested to learn how your tests go as I have EXACTLY the same issue with mine (1.4 SS). As you say, it's as if the air and coolant are swapping places, without apparently losing or gaining either - the level simply returns to normal when you allow the air out of the top of the rad and allow air back into the top of the expansion tank. Water temp remains normal and the engine seems to perform in good health. What I think I have noticed out of the ordinary is that the water seems to be getting up to operating temp more quickly than it should - i.e. fully up to temp within 2 or 3 miles of gentle driving. Have you noticed anything like this? Peter

Second dibs on half doors please Peter

Thanks for all your replies guys. I am busy with family all day today so will get back to you all later or tomorrow. Richard, I was going to be contacting you anyway to book an MoT and talk about cambelt change and one or two other things. Hope you are well too. Wil speak soon. Cheers Peter

Thanks James, much appreciated

Still seeking Peter Burt