Silly me!
I thought it was a pile of rusty metal on the floor.

Good to hear you are back on it Craig.

Have you got the replacement valance?!

No joy there, so I have a Gazzeta Dello Sport one.

Keep taking the tablets Lou.

...........or maybe ENGMNT2

OK. Maybe something like CBS item COT9

Bolted separately to top and bottom plates, but the rubber flexes with engine movement

Seems that the supply of front engine mounts is almost exhausted?
What about a DIY redesign using the old one.

Remove the old torn rubber (a design weak point methinks)

And replace with a pair of polybushes, bolted between the top and bottom plates.

Sell the Porsche.
Buy the red Maserati 3200 from Richard Grace.

Run the Skoda.

Avoid the breakdowns, mechanical and nervous!

Suggest you ask Ian Brookfield re valve stem oil seals.

He sells them in packs of eight!

I omitted fitting new ones on my engine rebuild........now I have exhaust smoke under power and on the over run.

Keep the Skoda, and save a shedload of money!

Local mechanic who goes to The Ring each year, swears by his Hyundai i 30 N

Hope a Range Rover isn't on your hit list.

My nephew works for Sytner at Knutsford, Cheshire.

Seems they are overwhelmed with electrical problems on them.

The Olympic was designed on the back of a fag packet, by a very clever man called Richard Parker. Sadly no longer with us.

The Phase 1 had a fully aerodynamic underside........hopefully Lou will post a photo.

Yes......tried graphite powder as it was getting worse. Then it packed in completely. Last time the local locksmith actually fixed it. He said it was a worn barrel and the levers were dropping through. I've got a spare here....if I can get this one out? But I think fitting old worn out ones is a bad...

..........or simply cut a slot in the outer tube to allow the pin to slide out.

Security is by a disc lok in any case.

My Sud ignition key won't turn in the switch. The steering lock is also on. I've removed the small screw, but the chrome pin won't push in to allow me to remove the switch. I've tried holding the steering wheel away from the locked position, and jiggling the key at the same time. I actually have a s...

Glad you're back on board.
Always interesting to read your reports.

Do you keep a running total of the outlay?
Not me...the bills are quickly put in the recycling bin!

What make of pistons?!!

The cambelt snapped on the Motorway at 80 mph!
Maybe a spares car for someone?
Its an SV model with black leather etc

After 4 years of intermittent tinkering, had my first run out in the Rochdale Olympic Phase 1 the other day.

Hopefully some pics will follow from Lou?

Car Builder Solutions!

OK, understood.
From your first post, I thought it was a parts car.
Clearly, looking at the photos, it isn't!!

Is the gearbox 5 speed?
If so, I would buy it, and can collect.

No longer available

Mangoletsi used to have some tee shirts with a full size, colour Alfa Romeo badge on the rear.

I had one, but its gone missing!

Anyone know where I can get a replacement?

My son Matthew bought this Brera from Kev 5 years ago. Has been used sparingly and now has 206K on the clock. He needs to sell it now due to stretched finances. Has an MoT until August. Runs well, and pulls like a train. Doesn't use oil or water. Car is in Stockport, Gtr Manchester. Looking for £180...

If it ain't broke, don't fix it!!

.......but before you attempt to remove the waterpump......

how many miles has it done, and any play in the bearings?

They can be hard to remove!

Congratulations!

172 horses is a good Clio!

I normally remove the rad with hoses attatched to it.
Much better access