Maybe an ad on Car & Classic (free!) might bring a response......and some money?

Helpful guys at Eurocarb, Reading will advise you

Albert's brother?

..........Tim?

Back in the shade Lou.

Try Charlie Skinner at Cloverleaf Transmissions in Cumbria for your answers.

Have you found someone who can do the re bore?
my local engine shop said they could only do an in line four, due to their equipment.

I eventually found a retired guy who did it in his shed!

........and do you have the carbs?

Is your 'old engine' complete with cylinder heads, or do you just have the block?

Can't answer your skim/gasket question, but someone on here should be able to.

I thought the chronic oil consumption was down to poor piston rings.........see GTV ts in this same section.

Mazda 2 is 10 years old.

But what is the difference between diesel engine oil.......and petrol engine oil?

Maybe just a marketing tactic?

My neighbour gave me 2 litres of Halfords Fully Synthetic engine oil. 5W/40.
But it says diesel oil on the bottle.

I wondered what the difference was between that and petrol engine oil.

Its maybe a bit thin for the Sud, but perhaps ok for my wifes Mazda 2 1.3 petrol?

Alex Jupe will answer your question!

Did you replace the engine a bit back?

The best on the planet probably.
Make sure its properly insured!

Are knee pads included?

Welcome back after your Winter hibernation.
Any engine/gearbox news?

I just ignore modern car developments, and drive something older, simpler, easier to fix, and more fun to drive.

Of course, being retired helps!

Recommended for a coronation toast is Picpoul de Pinet.

Refreshing French white

Ebay 185872607604.

Sit down before you look!

My asking price will be around £6,000.

I'm thinking I should sell my Alfasud. Its not used often enough, and has to sit outside all year. Which of course doesn't help the bodywork. But quite solid structurally. Still quite reliable, and has an MoT until October. I've no idea how much its worth though......prices seem to quite high, due t...

Maybe ask Ian at Sudshop?
He has over 40 years experience of Alfasud engines.
Seems he sells NGK plugs, and good quality leads.

Lou,
should last more than a few years!
I presume you have to check the tracking after a front end rebuild.
Seems there are DIY laser tracking kits available for reasonable money......or do you go to a tyre place?

Alliance Wines have introduced their Spring collection.
Some of which is retailed at Aldi.

Recommendations are:-

Mimo Moutinho Portugese Da (red)

Baron Amarillo Spanish Verdeja Rueda (white)

Do you have a set of standard wheels?

Or could the Koni inserts be fitted in the original struts?

They say that Rame Garnacha from Campo de Borja in Spain is very good for quality and value.

But just buy Waitrose Mellow and Fruity Spanish Red........its the same wine!

My near neighbours are employees of a wine importer, Alliance Wines.
Oddly based in Scotland?

They are very knowledgeable experts in wine/tasting etc.

And promise to advise on best buys!

I don't fancy the head job right now.
Maybe I'll try using patches?

Thanks both.
I'm guilty of reading Haynes. P23 section 15. Para 1.
" The camshaft housing with the camshaft installed can be removed from the cylinder head with the head still attached to the crankcase".

Lou, I had thought of removing the camshaft housing and camshaft together. Then removing the buckets. Leave the head bolts intact. Then figure out what tool I need to compress the springs. Quite a job, but not as bad as head removal? Also maybe remove the exhaust manifold, and see which cylinder is ...