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UNDER PRESSURE
Oct 3rd
Bad hot starting can be the result of a build-up of pressure in the fuel feed line of a carburettor-equipped car; this causes the carburettor to flood either during hot soak or while cranking.
Some manufacturers addressed this problem by fitting a fuel return line to the tank; however, this is a cumbersome solution for owners of cars without this feature as it involves making irreversible modifications to the car. Fortunately, Webcon has the answer.
Webcon’s Fuel Line Pressure Relief Kit provides extra fuel hose, clips and two tee pieces (one with a valve and one without) to provide a by-pass loop More >
TAKE YOUR PICK!
Oct 3rd
You’ll always need a hook-and-pick set in your toolbox, there are any amount of tricky and fiddly tasks that require them. Now Laser Tools has introduced a new four-piece Mini Hook and Pick Set (part number 8888), that is insulated and manufactured to IEC60900 standards.
That means they’re safe to use on live circuits up to 1000V AC and 1500V DC. So whether you’re a technician working on hybrid and electric vehicles, or a professional electrician or installer, this set is a must-have.
Each tool is 145mm long and made from sturdy stainless steel. The handles are super comfy, thanks to the More >
SEALEY’S WINTER WARMER
Oct 3rd
Get ready for winter with SEALEY’s latest Tool Promotion, featuring over 1900 deals and more than 120 new products. This season’s promotion spotlights essential heating, charging, and lighting tools to help you prepare for the colder months ahead in the garage.
Explore the New LED Twist Family
This edition introduces new additions to SEALEY’s popular LED Twist family of inspection lamps. The range starts with the compact LED201G, delivering 200 lumens, and extends to the LED2001G model providing a powerful 2000 lumens.
Christmas Gift Ideas:
Look out for the gift idea logo throughout the promotion for gift inspirations. Highlights include the new 40-piece Tool More >
NEW FROM GINETTA
Oct 3rd
Ginetta has launched the production version of the brand’s new 600bhp, V8, road-going Akula supercar, based on the concept car of the same name revealed in 2019.
The Akula is unlike any other car produced by Ginetta in the company’s 66-year history. Priced from £275,000 (plus taxes and shipping), the Akula marks the 20th anniversary of Dr Lawrence Tomlinson’s acquisition of Ginetta and will be exclusively limited to just 20 production models.
Entrepreneur Tomlinson, who won the GT2 class at Le Mans in 2006, has been fully involved with Ginetta’s development team at every stage of the genesis of the mid-engined rear-drive Akula More >
ON THE RACK!
Oct 3rd
Whatever fixing is needed, Autobar is the go-to supplier for many. Its range includes fasteners and hardware, tubing and joiners, cables, clamps, fuses, grommets, hoses and hundreds more.
With an impressive 1396 references, the products are packaged in single or small quantity consumer packs for retailers, meaning large margins for small items.
However, with a range this big, with many of the products being so small, it can be difficult to display them effectively. Yet, Autobar offers a host of retail displays to suit different needs.
For example, its bestselling retail display is its rotational stand that holds more than 150 of Autobar’s More >
WEAR YOU COAT!
Oct 3rd
Many clearcoats have a tendency to become opaque or ‘yellow’ over time, especially the high-gloss types. The coating experts at ZyCoat say their ZyClear Clear Coat is the first gloss clearcoat that won’t go yellow on you, even when applied to parts that see high temperatures.
ZyClear can be sprayed or wiped on directly to steel, stainless steel, and other metals. It will protect aluminium from oxidation and anodised surfaces from UV discolouration and can be used as a topcoat for painted, chromed, polished and powdercoated parts.
ZyClear also makes a dandy topcoat for parts like headers, turbos, manifolds, exhaust systems and intercoolers More >
UNDER PRESSURE
Sep 26th
Bad hot starting can be the result of a build-up of pressure in the fuel feed line of a carburettor-equipped car; this causes the carburettor to flood either during hot soak or while cranking
Some manufacturers addressed this problem by fitting a fuel return line to the tank; however, this is a cumbersome solution for owners of cars without this feature as it involves making irreversible modifications to the car. Fortunately, Webcon has the answer.
Webcon’s Fuel Line Pressure Relief Kit provides extra fuel hose, clips and two tee pieces (one with a valve and one without) to provide a by-pass loop More >
REAL CARBON!
Sep 26th
This new product caught my eye the other day while perusing the ‘new products’ section of Car Builder Solutions’ website
A carbon-fibre (REAL carbon!) air filter canister with removable black ABS end caps it’ll handle engines rated up to 250bhp.
Inside is a fine, free-flowing, washable, mesh cone. To ensure cold air intake, mount the filter anywhere in your engine bay.
It comes with one metre of flexible, black ducting (supplied compressed), two x stainless-steel band clamps and two x 75mm I.D adaptor/reducer sleeves for connecting to your inlet manifold.
A lightweight stainless mounting band is included. The filter canister has a diameter of 130mm and is 200mm More >
FLARES MAKING A COMEBACK?
Sep 26th
A new addition to the professional mechanic’s toolbox is this Ratchet Flare Nut Wrench Set (part number 8874), which features six crowfoot-style wrenches, in 10mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 17mm and 19mm sizes. These versatile crowfoot wrenches are suitable for use on compression joint fittings, brake pipes, hydraulic pipes and wired sensors.
A crowfoot wrench allows vertical access to fasteners when access is limited as well as allowing fitment around a brake or fuel pipe or exhaust sensor. These are crowfoot wrenches with a difference – they are used with a 3/8in square drive extension bar and feature a spring-loaded quick snap More >
