” … WE’RE ALL GOING ON A SUMMER HOLIDAY”
May 18th
As the weather gets warmer, millions of drivers are expected to hit the roads this summer and online parts supplier, PartsInMotion.co.uk is encouraging motorists to give their vehicles a once-over before heading off on holiday.
Research carried out by the RAC found that only 19 per cent of drivers check their cars are fully road-ready before making a journey. PartsInMotion.co.uk says motorists should be checking key components, such as lights, tyres, fluids and most importantly, brakes, before travelling.
Matt Gates, director said: “Vehicles aren’t doing the same distances as they did pre-Covid, with more home working and the cost-of-living crisis meaning more people are choosing to stay More >
THAT’LL FLOAT!
May 11th
Webcon has advised that the replacement float for the Weber DCD carburettor is once again available.
The float was out of production but is now being made from state-of-the-art ‘Spansil’ which gives a more consistent, reliable product than the older brass types and is more resilient to modern fuels.
Manufactured by Weber, these floats are available from stock as part number 4103001100 priced at £59.45 inc VAT.
Available now via 01932 787 100 or by visiting www.webcon.co.uk ENDS.
PSST…GOT AN ESSEX V6-POWERED KITCAR?
May 11th
Burton Power has announced that it can now offer Reinz Head Gaskets for the 2.5- and 3-litre Essex V6 engines. Order as part number FV755 at £30.00 each inc. VAT.
These will be of real interest to a lot of kitcar enthusiasts.
For further details contact 0208 554 2281 or visit www.burtonpower.com ENDS.
EH? WOVEN DUCK FROM WIGAN?
May 11th
Soft trim meisters, Woolies now has BLACK DOUBLE DUCK hooding back in stock.
The width of the new stock width is 178cm (69in) wide which is a bit less than they specify in their catalogue but is still a great width.
In addition to the Heavy Double Duck, they have a great range of other hood materials such as exterior leathercloth, which is the best value for money and is a good replacement for early pre-war Rexine hoods and fabric bodies as well as more modern vinyl hard tops, hoods and tonneau covers.
As well as hood material, Woolies also has all the fittings and More >
OIL CUPS? NO, NOTHING LIKE TEA CUPS!
May 11th
Brand new to the Laser Tools range is this pair of oil filter removal cups (part number 8571), designed to be used in conjunction with an oil filter wrench to undo and remove the filter, eliminating the need for the user to handle the filter and preventing any splashes or spillages of hot engine oil.
Loosen the filter with an oil filter wrench, then offer up the removal cup — its flutes will grip the filter and let you spin it off. No mess, no spill and no hot, contaminated oil on your fingers. What a great idea!
Two sizes in the More >
CATALOGUE SHOPPING PART 12,000
May 11th
Discover over 12,000 products inside the new Tool CatalogueTM from Sealey.
Designed with you in mind, Sealey’s biggest-ever catalogue introduces over 1100 brand-new products bringing you the latest innovation in tools – developed to make tasks easier, allowing you to work safer and smarter.
The latest edition delivers the most comprehensive collection of tools and provides you with the ultimate reference for selecting equipment for your garage or workshop.
New products and extended ranges include the SV20 One-Battery Series. With an ever-growing range of tool bodies and equipment, Sealey’s professional 20V range of power tools provides the most versatile way to build your More >
NO WAY IS THAT A BASKET CASE
May 11th
If you have dreams of getting away in your VW Beetle this summer you may be considering some additional luggage-carrying options to ensure your show weekend or camping trip goes without a hitch.
Not only are rear-mounted luggage racks a super stylish accessory for classic and kit cars, but they give an extra load capacity for tents and suitcases to free up space inside for family and friends, without spoiling the vehicle’s aerodynamics, which could make all the difference when it comes to big hills or overtaking!
This stainless steel luggage rack by SSP is suitable for Beetle models with blade bumpers More >
D.A.R.T MINI SPECIAL AND THE AMAZING STORY OF DESMOND ‘DIZZY’ ADDICOTT
May 11th
Desmond Gerald ‘Dizzy Addicott, born in Scotland in 1922, was one of life’s amazing characters and is regarded as one of the UK’s outstanding aviators. He was nicknamed ‘Dismal Desmond’ at school because of his unhappy persona, but he was anything but in later life. STEVE HOLE tells his story.
RAF CAREER AND TEST PILOT
When Desmond joined the RAF in 1941, he was immediately popular with his colleagues but regarded as a bit scatty, hence the amendment of his nickname to ‘Dizzy’. It is said that there was never a dull moment when he was around. The majority of his air More >
IT CAME FROM ESSEX
May 4th
Despite its age, the Ford ‘Essex’ 3-litre V6 is still a popular and potent engine for classic Fords, kitcars and rods alike.
Unfortunately, age also brings with it the problem of OEM parts becoming NLA; one such part is the carburettor ‘W’ plate which is essential to ensure the fuel/air mixture is evenly distributed to all six cylinders.
For quite some time owners have had little option but to source second-hand ‘W’ plates. However, Webcon has now come to the rescue with a faithful reproduction of the original part.
The Webcon ‘W’ plate has the benefit of being made from modern materials which More >
BISH BASH BOSH
May 4th
The Jaguar V12 from 1971 to 1995 was one of the greatest internal combustion engines ever made; it powered iconic cars such as the E-Type (XK-E), XJ12, XJ-S and several successful touring cars as well as Le Mans 24-hour GT cars. Plus, of course, a good few kitcars have been powered by it, too. Including more than a few DAX Cobras back in the day.
However, the un-initiated may have been put off when it comes to tuning by the apparent complexity of the engine
Fidanza has come up with a solution to extract more performance from this powerhouse without touching the More >
