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Sorry we're away unfortunately -steve

The turbo pipework for the superspec lacked the 4-into-1 tubing as it exited the bodywork and so didn't look as cool! That was the reason I used when I chose my 'spec (pretty lame excuse I know.....). -steve

I occasionally noticed this on my Super-Spec. 1. I think I had too much coolant in the system. 2. I only noticed it after a bit of speed on the dual-carriageway before home - I guess once I pulled up and turned off, everything was very hot and couldn't cool down (engine off - no circulation) - so that the coolant expanded and overflowed. There was only ever a small puddle so I didn't worry about it. -steve

LOL I guess that's why googling T20 never returned many results. I think my engine number started T20..., so I guess that's where I'm getting T20 from - but I could still be very wrong..... -steve

I guess you mean Rover T20. I thought the T16 was the 1.6litre. I could be wrong, but I'm sure my Superspec is a T20. -steve

Val popped in and got some info (I think she wants to go too). £15 per person (£13.50 concessions). Cheaper for group bookings of 11 or more (don't know what the discount is). I think it has to be booked (online) in advance too, i.e. you cannot just turn up. Duration is 1.5 - 2 hours with a cafe on-site (I think) - cream tea afterwards? Minors welcome, but they don't get the complimentary drink at then end! Perhaps sometime in September/October preceded by a pub lunch first. Google "Bombay Sapphire". -steve

Make sure the petrol cap rubber makes a tight seal to the steel pipe/flange. Mine failed the IVA for not making good contact (i.e. leaky when upside down!).

Your portable jacuzzi has a leak

Have added some pictures. See Chit-chat (Whitchurch silk mill pictures)

We're around for Sunday if it's in t'north of the county. Cheers, steve + val

Great time had by us - thanks Bob & Mo. Shocking amount of flies collected on the windscreen / front numberplate / headlights etc. during the day (probably worse going home at night). Just goes to show that a hoodie is not aerodynamic like a modern car, and I'm thankful I had a windscreen.... Thanks, -Steve & Val

Had a colleague who used www.dirtypcbs.com Very cheap for small sizes and small volumes and very impressive quality for the cost (including postage). They're made in China so takes a couple of weeks - CAD software is available as a freebie on the net (Eagle??). I was that impressed that I made a note - but I havent' used them myself (yet). -steve

All prices ex. vat!

My wife used to watch it for it's entertainment value - she was never bothered about the cars. So even though it was the same-old same-old being endlessly repeated, it was the antics of the three-amigos that captivated. Wifey wont be watching any new series of Top Gear unless the BBC can really pull off a cracking trio (Jodie Kidd - so false when reading from the autocue on Ch5). -steve

I have entered my Robin Hood into this as an individual entry. Most cars are classic cars, but there are a few "more modern cars" and there are also clubs. -steve

Write a letter to garage manager (deliver by hand or recorded delivery. In the letter, tell him you will take it to the small claims court (stating why - bearing is good and work was not authorised). If they don't reply or you get nowhere, issue court proceedings (I think it's quite easy these days - and you should get your costs back too). If it goes as far as court you take the wheel bearing with you - judge should rule in your favour. Ignore trading standards. -steve

Spotted this over easter on a US lorry (if only we could have the same here). -steve

Took some snapshots of my SuperSpec ECU - anyone any hints (cannot see a CAN chip) as I would be interested in comunicating with the ECU. I do have other (and higher definition photos) - I just had to get all these into 1Mb for the posting. -steve

Sorry Bob - cannot make this one, -Steve (+Val)

We have a 2.2L turbo diesel Ducato ('07) 3.5T coachbuilt (5berth) motorhome, which when loaded to go away is very nippy. We don't have a tow-bar, but I do think it will capably tow a small car along motorways, although it will labour on the steeper inclines. The small engine, I think, will be hit by fuel consumption too (we currently get approx. 23mpg doing leisurely runs). My personal preference would be to go for a bigger engine to tow. With the smaller (2.2) engine - if you were towing all the time, I think you would find it tiresone, slow and thirsty. Hope this helps, -steve

I holed my oil filter three miles from home driving around some country roads, so legged it back home leaving a nice trail of oil all the way to home (oil pressure light came on half-way home and was very tappety by the time I got home). After letting it cool down, there was nothing left in the sump. Refilled it and added a new filter and all has been good for twelve months now. After many months of rain the oil trail on the road has now disappeared. I blame the original problem of hitting a pothole on the extra weight I had in the car that day (wifey)! -steve

Done - see chit-chat

Pictures attached of Feb. meet - because I don't have permissions to attach in "events" (I'm fully paid up!) -s

Well I've got some pictures, but I don't seem to have permissions to attach them in the "events" forum (I can attach in engine, donor or chassis)! I've had this problem before.... -s