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Gets like that dont it! Let us know how you get on

Dont try starting it on the key anymore. Take the plugs out and try to turn it over by hand with a socket/spanner on the crank pully. If she still dont spin in either direction, check in the bores if you have an inspection camera (or just use a torch) and the cam gear. Hopefully it is an electrical fault/starter ring issue. Hope you get it sorted soon

IMO, cant really see any downfalls if you get the viscosity selection right. If anything, a ATF oil is higher quality in it's operating range as it deals with the hydraulic/torque converter duties as well as the gear lubrication. Compatibility with specified gear material, machine tolerances and seal material would probably need a little more investigation Interesting stuff though, someone will know

I changed from filling up in Tesco to Shell 6-months ago. My car used to average 45mpg on the fuel computer on Tesco juice (a Diesel) and over the last 6-months now averages over 47mpg on Shell. Idle is smoother too. I have never done the math to see if the additional cost is worth it though

Excellent pics! Every street should be like that

Probably supplied by Comma oil, just like Tesco and Halfords. (Although Halfords are doing £10 a bottle this weekend)

Cant see the harm in using one.

Other than the use of a scarecrow, I would just make sure you have a good quality protective wax on the paint. Get a good "heavy duty" wax like Collinite and after the correct prep, bang two coats on. http://www.cleanyour...x/prod_207.html

Yeah, a little research would be best, and rather setting a budget, buy the kit over time. I went out and bought a small compressor, cheap gun etc.....they are now kept for sentimental reasons! Both my compressors are second-hand- The red one cost me £200 and runs like a watch. The blue one I found in a scrapyard. Bought it for £30 with a blown motor. Another £30 later and a very useable compressor! Now kept as a standby. I would also recommend the Haynes book "Car bodywork repair manual". It's the book that started me off with welding and spraying years ago.

If you want to get into spraying, spend as much as you can on a compressor. A 25l 5cfm will struggle to keep up for sure (I started with one back in the day!). A 50l 10cfm will be much better, but even then......(Second hand on the bay is worth a look) As for a spray gun, spend as much as you can. A decent gun will give much better results when set-up correctly, and will last you years if looked after correctly. DeVilbiss is my weapon of choice, but SIP make reasonable good quality guns along with others. Suction/gravity? I use both now, job dependant, but started with a suction. And yes, you will need a water trap/filter in the line, even if you use an oil free pot.

Had them a while back on my Pug. IIRC, good tyre, I'm sure you will rate them.

Longlife gets my vote! Take the car there, tell 'em what you want, ask for a quote. Found the cost reasonable more often than not.

I'd have a look if it were closer. Looks in good original condition. Aint many left now that havent been played with. Offer him £250

Hi, Clip things? Well, going off that you only have three, they could be- 1. Pad support plates ( the pad lugs slot into these on caliper) 2. Anti squeal springs (fit into the small holes on pads to separate them) 3. Anti squeal shims (fit over pad back, nearly same shape of pad) Hope that helps in any way! Scott

102K, 21-years old and still drive it like I stole it! Redlined almost every time I take it out and still comes back for more. Just stay on top of the maintenance, stick to the service schedule for parts, regular oil changes with good quality, correct grade oil and the car will love you back!

You wont go wrong with either Denso plug. Worth the potch and ordering some

OEM Denso. I had used NGK before and it took a little longer to start when hot. No problems at all since going back to the Denso's.