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TALE OF THE TAPE
Jun 23rd
Mirka UK is introducing Masking Tape 150°C Fine Line to its masking product family this month, designed to enable good adherence to multi-dimensional surfaces.
Masking Tape 150°C Fine Line is a very narrow tape with a highly flexible, thermally stabilised PVC backing material. It is the ideal tape for straight lines and curves and is temperature resistant to up to 150°C for a minimum of 45 minutes. In addition, it doesn’t leave any adhesive residue after removal.
Available in six sizes: 3mmx55mm, 6mmx55mm, 9mmx55mm, 12mmx55mm, 15mmx55mm and 19mmx55mm, the tape comes in boxes of 10 rolls.
For further information, visit www.mirka.co.uk ENDS.
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OILY JOTTINGS!
Jun 23rd
For more than 120 years, British company Castrol has been at the forefront of oil technology.
Company founder Charles Wakefield launched his first vehicle engine oil in 1906, a pioneering blend of mineral and castor oils that offered unrivalled lubrication properties. Since then, and through many further innovations, Castrol oils have lubricated the beating heart of everything from speed records to Mars missions.
Interestingly, Castrol was the first company of its kind to promote its products through sponsorship, which swiftly led to advertising and merchandising. By 1946, when the iconic Castrol Classic branding was launched, Castrol offered a wide range of workshop More >
MINI VALVES
Jun 23rd
Here’s one for Mini-based kitcar owners.
Classic Minis usually have a ‘U’-shaped section formed in the brake servo hose to stop petrol feeding back and contaminating the servo and causing damage.
This section was not supplied in any replacement kit so may well be missing.
Mini Spares offers two alternative non-return valves to remedy the problem:
An original Mini Mk1/2 screw-in in-line brake servo valve which screws into the threaded hole in the 21A1293 servo. Part number 17H2646ORIGINAL (which hasn’t been available separately until now) £14.40 inc VAT.
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A genuine AP Product in-line brake servo valve that can be fitted to either end of the servo More >
KEEP IT NEAT
Jun 23rd
Is your garage or workshop in a state of unorganised chaos? Do you always lose that go-to tool when you need it most?
Thankfully Machine Mart has just the answer with their extensive selection of storage solutions! They’ve got options to suit every space and every budget, whether you’re a keen DIY-er in your garden shed, or someone who works in a professional garage.
Machine Mart stocks a huge range of Clarke Tool Chests and Cabinets. Both tool chests and cabinets can be sold separately, though they are also designed to be combined to provide you with an ultimate storage unit.
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THE HISTORY OF FLEUR DE LYS VEHICLE MANUFACTURING
Jun 23rd
FLEUR de LYS VEHICLE MANUFACTURING
The Fleur de Lys range of period vans was one of several around in the eighties– most being offered in kit form. Several of them frankly weren’t very good but the Newark company’s offerings thanks largely to the input of sixties motorsport designer-great LEN TERRY, were first class. They were available as turnkeys or as kit packages.
Fleur de Lys means ‘flower of the lily’ and has been widely used in heraldry through the ages and the company behind the vans and period vehicles had a very interesting story.
It’s often been said that when Newark patisserie owner, Dionysios More >
KOUGAR CARS BOOK
Jun 16th
A lovely new book on the Kougar Sports Cars marque has just been published.
It tells the story of Rick Stevens’ Sports and Monza models. It costs £40 and you can get a copy from: https://www.kougarownersclub.com/book or by emailing Amy.Robbs@yahoo.co.uk.
STEEL WHEELS
Jun 16th
Picking the right wheels for your air-cooled VW project can be a tricky task, especially if you stick with standard suspension and a sensible-sized tyre.
Bridging the style gap between stock and custom is the classic ‘4 lug’ Sprintstar, which looks right at home on both slammed and stock height ’67 onwards Beetles, Type3s and Karmann Ghia.
Originally manufactured in steel by Lemmerz they have been reproduced by SSP using a more modern cast alloy. Drilled to 4/130 PCD they measure 5×15” with an offset of ET25 and come finished in gloss black with polished details.
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‘FUNNEL’ VISION
Jun 16th
New from Laser Tools, this rectangular oil funnel kit (part number 8028) features a screw-on spout for snug fitting as well as a tube adaptor for filling straight into the dipstick tube or hard-to-reach areas.
Sized to take standard one-litre oil bottles, this compact funnel has dimensions of 142mm x 70mm and 78mm deep. The side handle makes it easy to hold the funnel steady as the oil is poured.
Suitable for a wide variety of applications on cars, light commercial vehicles, motorcycles, etc. The tube adaptor is particularly useful for gearbox oil or automatic transmission fluid top-ups on older vehicles.
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CAP SLEEVES?
Jun 16th
In response to requests from customers, DEI’s popular Titanium Knitted Sleeves are now available in a smaller size to fit 3in to 3½in OD exhaust and turbo pipes, up to 36in length.
The new size supplements the existing 12in and 24in lengths to fit 4in to 5in pipes.
The sleeves have a max temperature rating of 1800°F (982°C) and a continuous rating of 1382°F (750°C).
They can be cut to fit any application and are also available in special-order custom lengths.
The sleeves are designed to protect vulnerable components and prevent heat from transferring into the vehicle’s interior.
They are made from a thick basalt More >
PRESSING MATTERS
Jun 16th
Machine Mart’s range of Clarke Hydraulic Presses are ideal for garage and engineering workshops and can be used for a variety of tasks including replacing/removing bearings, pressing ball joints, pulleys, pins, plates or straightening metal work. There are eight different models available, with pressing capacity ranging from just four tonnes up to an impressive 50 tonnes!
The best-selling Clarke CSA10BB 10 Tonne Hydraulic Bench Press is perfect for when you just need to tackle smaller pressing jobs such as repairing small motors or removing and installing gears or bearings.
The press is simple to use and very effective, requiring minimum effort from More >
