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by niagra
Wed Jun 20, 2012 1:15 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: inspector lynley
Replies: 8
Views: 1909

Re: inspector lynley

He drove a Jensen Interceptor in one series.
by niagra
Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What Dials would you go for
Replies: 4
Views: 1317

Re: What Dials would you go for

Boost guage (plus the associated turbo would be great).

I would get separate oil pressure and water temp gauge, I had the Smiths combined one on my mini and regretted it - two gauges look better than one!
by niagra
Thu Apr 12, 2012 6:42 am
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Engine Parts Cleaning
Replies: 10
Views: 2154

Re: Engine Parts Cleaning

Thanks for the tips guys, I'll give some of them a try.
Dario
by niagra
Wed Apr 11, 2012 5:21 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Engine Parts Cleaning
Replies: 10
Views: 2154

Engine Parts Cleaning

Hi all,

I've started a rebuild of my motorcycle engine and have started with the oil pumps. I have cleaned them in a parts washer but I still don't consider the parts to be clean enough. What is the best way to clean small parts on a DIY basis? I've done a search on the internet and within this ...
by niagra
Thu Mar 22, 2012 9:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Wheeler Dealers
Replies: 19
Views: 4753

Re: Wheeler Dealers

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C274280

Have they managed to sell the Alpine? It's been advertised for a while now and is still live on this site?

Fiat was gorgeous - wish I had 16 grand going spare!
by niagra
Wed Feb 08, 2012 6:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What vehicles did your friends parents drive?
Replies: 23
Views: 7720

Re: What vehicles did your friends parents drive?

My mate lived over the road and his dad had a brand new Reliant Scimitar followed by an XR3 and then a Manta GTE. All great cars, bought new and red; whilst we made do with a Landcrab and then a Chrysler Alpine!
by niagra
Thu Apr 14, 2011 9:25 am
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Fuel gauge sender recalibration
Replies: 2
Views: 1521

Re: Fuel gauge sender recalibration

Thanks for that. Looks a bit involved, I may have to build up to that!

Dario
by niagra
Mon Apr 11, 2011 8:07 am
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Fuel gauge sender recalibration
Replies: 2
Views: 1521

Fuel gauge sender recalibration

Hi all,

I have a Lancia Fulvia and the previous owner had an aluminium fuel tank custom made for it. It's a lovely piece of workmanship but unfortunately not exactly the same dimensions as the original. The fuel gauge reads 3/4 full when full and 1/4 full when empty, is it possible to have the ...