Recent content by roy willson

I might be missing something but my understanding was that the current MOT is due to be changed and will be a lot stricter to cover modern vehicles and all their safety equipment so if this is the case it will be impossible for older cars to pass the new MOT even if you decide to take it in for...

Hi Graeme the car is very original and in use except for the engine which was changed by a previous owner over 10 years ago the original engine has come to light thanks to that owner but as stated in a very poor state the present owner of the car has told me to dispose of the engine but I am...

as far as i am aware the V5C still has the original engine number on it as when the replacement engine was fitted the V5C was not updated

Hello all One of my friends as a 3500 Huntsman in lovely condition but no longer has original engine the original engine has resurfaced but is in a very sorry state and would need a complete rebuild and even then not sure if it would be ok It suffered a camshaft failure and a two inch piece...

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Hi Chas if Preedster above does not have your seats please send me a message cheers roy

New standard stainless exhaust fitted old one up for grabs if you like a lot of noise exhaust listed in free to a good home

Getting back to Arden Green

Keep going

got my 4TR from wins international today not lucas original as above but as long as it works £ 49.36 plus postage which was next day

Update I had an hour before going to work alternator back on still no sign of increased voltage at rear of alternator no increase of voltage at aftermarket dash volt gauge and ignition light on Thanks to Dave's photos I found my 4 TR unit gave it a gentle tap and all came to life stopped again...

With the alternator fitted and car running if I put a volt meter onto the largest connection on the back of the alternator I only get a voltage of 12 volts same as battery voltage

Thank you Dave I will have a look at the regulator I have had a look at the brushes and they look fine is there any type of bench test I can do to check the alternator before re fitting photos and locations are a great help roy