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by engtmitc
Thu Apr 29, 2021 6:44 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Electrification of Classics-yes or No?
Replies: 6
Views: 10571

Re: Electrification of Classics-yes or No?

richard moss wrote: Fri Feb 19, 2021 9:43 pm Personally, I think that hydrogen is a more likely saviour for classics
Or even more likely, synthetic fuels.
by engtmitc
Thu Apr 29, 2021 6:21 pm
Forum: Rover 200, 400, 25, 45 and Streetwise Chat
Topic: Couldn't let it lie...
Replies: 7
Views: 8174

Re: Couldn't let it lie...

Ooh my car's in a magazine (bottom left) :clapping
by engtmitc
Tue Apr 27, 2021 6:25 pm
Forum: Rover 200, 400, 25, 45 and Streetwise Chat
Topic: Do I still want a Ford Escort Mexico
Replies: 8
Views: 9828

Re: Do I still want a Ford Escort Mexico

The only Escort for me has a Cosworth badge on the boot.
by engtmitc
Thu Apr 22, 2021 5:40 am
Forum: Events and Meetings
Topic: Roverfest 2021
Replies: 20
Views: 18784

Re: Roverfest 2021

Topcat Tomcat wrote: Sat Apr 17, 2021 6:45 am

I work on the trains and the behaviour of the vast majority of passengers has been appalling. Anyone would think that the Pandemic hasn't happened!

If you think that's bad then try the National Express West Midlands buses......
by engtmitc
Thu Apr 22, 2021 5:32 am
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Power Steering When New
Replies: 28
Views: 22986

Re: Power Steering When New

I had a Parkers guide book which I seem to recall said PAS was standard from April 1993.
by engtmitc
Thu Oct 10, 2019 8:36 pm
Forum: Upgrades & Modifications
Topic: New suspension for '94 220 gsi Turbo hatch
Replies: 10
Views: 18187

Re: New suspension for '94 220 gsi Turbo hatch

Had all the bushes at the back of mine replaced with Polyurethane bushes earlier this year, made a big difference handles better and rides better (harder but doesn't bottom out now).

A lot of labour involved though especially if you're paying someone else to do it.
by engtmitc
Wed Oct 09, 2019 6:45 pm
Forum: Rover 200, 400, 25, 45 and Streetwise Chat
Topic: Dailying an R8 or 45
Replies: 23
Views: 25171

Re: Dailying an R8 or 45

Which is why I take mine to rover specialists not general garages.
by engtmitc
Fri Oct 04, 2019 5:24 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: 220 Turbo Clutch.
Replies: 4
Views: 4203

Re: 220 Turbo Clutch.

Fixed now with new clutch cable and safely back home.
by engtmitc
Wed Oct 02, 2019 7:30 pm
Forum: Events and Meetings
Topic: R8 Press Launch re-run - Oct 10th 2019
Replies: 102
Views: 100133

Re: R8 Press Launch re-run - Oct 10th 2019

http://motoringdeals.com/classic-retro- ... jftlVUCrwI

Get some smooth peanut butter on the cherry red one's fading bumper!
by engtmitc
Sun Sep 29, 2019 10:11 am
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: 220 Turbo Clutch.
Replies: 4
Views: 4203

220 Turbo Clutch.

Driving through Buxton yesterday heard a snap and clutch pedal went to floor and won't come back up again unless I do it by hand (not terribly practical while driving) so left in in a side street. Presumably this could be clutch cable? As the pedal's been sticky sometimes before. Has anyone tried cl...