Recent content by Kiwi Stew.

Thanks for your help. Dont believe it wheel bearings as just got certified. It was better with old pads. I think you may have suggest problem. Caliper as you suggest may siezed. Ill strip and if nessary replace bith front. Thank again

90mm approx.

Hi all. My P6 has what i think too much travel in pedal. Ive fitted new disc pads at front. Inboard rear pads are not too worn. Ive bled the lines and pedal not spongy or depleting. I have just been given new WOF equivalent Mot. They assessed as compliant. And made no comment on pedal travel...

Completely acid dipped. I made and fitted hand made floors .sills. chassis runners the list goes on. Did it all myself. Including painting. Four years and a lot of hours. Probably over capitalised but who cares it was better theorpy than sitting over a pint of beer every night.

Hi Harvey . I removed the air cleaner etc to check out linkages today. Yes they are all pretty worn. Some shafts are needing welding . I'll pop into my lathe and resize or just make new ones.Make new nylon bushes and fit should be good. I imagine all those baggy shafts add up to a slow...

Thanks for both your replies I'll check ATF n cable.

My car is dropping down a stage with hard acceleration but I have to push very hard floor and it feels a little too late if needing to pass cars. What is wrong here if anything. Is there an adjustment to make kick down more responsive. Cheers Stewart

Hi Woodie. Ha ha . Like you I the last car i bought was to keep me out of trouble. The trouble was I took on a bigger rebuild than I first planned. 4 1/2 years later , a lot of evenings out in the shed working on the jensen. When ever my wife suggested we have a nice night out I would grab the...

Thanks for the info . Cheers Stewart

Hi Woody. You may be able to help me . Where do I find the paint code located on the body?

Hi just purchased my 1972 P6 From Auckland. I'm in Wellington. I took the risk and bought site unseen and had it transported the 600km. I must admit I was expecting problems but was pleasantly surprised. It's straight as not even a ding. Original paint, seats squabs not worn, only tear at the...

Hi all . Has anyone tried fitting twin Dellorto 40 or 45 carbs appropriately jetted, to 3500 engine. I did this to another car I own that was running twin strombergs. There was a remarkable increase in rpm response, acceleration. Fitting a set of sports header had to be done as well to get the...