A BLANKET FOR YOUR TURBOCHARGER THIS WINTER!
Oct 25th
As the cold nights creep in, there’s never been a better moment to treat your big turbo to a nice new blanket to keep it warm, or cool… depending on how you look at it.
There’s no doubt the tight confines of any engine bay could benefit from slightly less underbonnet heat, particularly if you’re heading along the path of ECU remaps and extra boost.
The sleeve you see here is called a ‘turbo blanket’, and it could save your engine bay from a lot of damage. Turbochargers generate a lot of heat, but a blanket keeps that heat contained, preventing it from spreading throughout More >
BULB PULLER
Oct 25th
These new Bulb Pliers from Laser Tools (part number 7270) are designed to remove and install hard-to-reach and hard-to-remove bulbs fitted to cars, boats, planes, arcade games, vending machines and a multitude of electronic devices. The neat and compact scissor design and angled tongs fit into tight and deep spots where fingers cannot. The tool will reach and grip the smallest of bulbs, in the tightest of spots, without damage.
Gently and firmly grips the glass shell of the bulb, the rubber-coated cupped ends creating a circular gripping area, preventing bulb breakage. Works with all types of bulbs, fuses, relays and other More >
MAXIMUM IMPACT
Oct 25th
New from Draper Tools is this ten-piece metric deep-impact socket set, which is supplied chemically-blacked in chrome vanadium in millimetre sizes 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24 and 27mm.
Draper say that these are the only impact sockets with electric drills or air compressors. The sets are priced at £44.86 inc VAT with more information from HYPERLINK “https://www.drapertools.co.uk” www.drapertools.co.uk ENDS.
A LOT OF BOTTLE
Oct 25th
When the driving’s done for the day or you’ve finally finished working on your kitcar there’s nothing more relaxing than enjoying a refreshing bottle of beer (other, less satisfying beverages are available).
With this in mind, Mini Spares has thoughtfully provided a built in bottle opener on its key fob flash drive memory stick and now the memory stick also now has twice as much storage space as earlier versions.
The USB connector retracts into the fob when not in use to ensure it isn’t damaged by the keys or loose change in your pocket.
Now you can go to the beer-fridge in More >
XCS NOW HR ENG!
Oct 19th
The XCS Cobra has been acquired by fabrication and Volkswagen specialists, HR Engineering run by Harvey Rice, near Saffron Walden.
Devised by long-term DJ Sportscars men, Peter Walker and Gary Sanders, the XCS features some beautiful touches and was critically well-received when first unveiled in 2015.
It’s early days yet, of course, but Harvey plans to give the XCS a higher profile and will be announcing prices shortly, although he has announced that both Gary and Peter will remain involved with the business.
More from 01799 599 188 or www.xcsdesigns.co.uk ENDS.
NEW PULLEYS FROM KENT VIA BURTON POWER
Oct 18th
Adjustable cam pulleys are essential for precise cam timing and Burton Power can now offer black Kent Cams pulleys for the SOHC Pinto engine.
Order as: FT311E(BLACK) at £102.32 inc VAT.
Adjustable black cam pulleys are also available for the Cosworth YB engine and adjustable black timing chain sprockets are also available for CVH, BD and Zetec engines.
For more information call 0208 554 2281 or visit HYPERLINK “https://www.burtonpower.com” www.burtonpower.com ENDS.
BACK IN THE GAME
Oct 18th
Back in the fifties and sixties, Duckhams 20w-50 was the engine oil of choice. It was the world’s first multigrade oil that could be used all year round so that there was no need to change from summer to winter grade oils.
Now the legendary green oil is back, with a few improvements on the original 1956 version. It now conforms to API, SE, SF, SG, SH and SJ specifications and is ideal for any classic that requires a 20w-50 oil rather than the modern lighter grades.
It can be used confidently in any engine that was originally recommended to use Duckhams More >
“NO, NO, NO, I’VE TOLD YOU BEFORE, I’M NOT DOING ‘HORN’ JOKES ON HERE!
Oct 18th
When you’ve just got to finish your kitcar to the very highest standard there’s only really one choice of classic horn for the job, that’s right… a Mountney Classic Horn – resplendent in a tasteful chrome finish with brass screws that won’t tarnish the moment it hits the open road.
All modern MOTs require the car to have a horn in order to pass the annual road-worthiness test, so why not make it the best looking, most bling-tastic chrome offering you can possibly afford?
The Mountney Classic Horn is a 12v, aesthetically pleasing hooter that won’t upset the feelings of any immaculately More >
DON’T GET CAUGHT OUT
Oct 18th
Automotive Brands, parent company of Power Maxed, vehicle care brand, and Steel Seal, pour-in head gasket fix, has released another product under the Power Maxed brand designed to help drivers get back on the road quickly and efficiently.
Aptly named Tyre Fix, the latest Power Maxed product is designed to be kept in the boot or glovebox ready for that inevitable day when a burst tyre springs itself into your life and there is either too little time or too little resources to fit a spare, or there may be no spare at all.
In the event of a puncture, Tyre More >
LITTLE BIG LEAD LIGHT!
Oct 18th
Get light into the tightest of spaces in the engine bay, with the new Ring RIL3900HP MAGflex Pivot LED inspection lamp. At just 6mm thick, it is Ring’s slimmest-ever inspection lamp – designed to help get light into as many hard-to-see spots as possible. It also features the signature MAGflex pivot and ratchet movement, which allows the light to be positioned exactly where it is needed.
The MAGflex Pivot combines small size with exceptional light output. Foldable and pocket-sized, it has been developed to be easy to carry around the workshop and once folded, the lens is protected against scratches and More >
