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by smithwi
Mon Sep 08, 2003 2:26 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Head gasket keeps blowing
Replies: 7
Views: 2942

Head gasket keeps blowing

Hi, My head gasket has blown twice in the last year. I was wondering what might be to blame. There's no obvious crack/buckle in the head and the engine didn't seem to be overheating when it blew. I wasn't driving *too* fast - I generally try not to go above 60mph, not that it would go much faster :w...
by smithwi
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Can anyone recommend a bike rack?
Replies: 2
Views: 2769

I have a '57 Morris convertible and I wanted to get a rack I could attach to the boot that I can carry my bicycle on. I looked at the range in Halfords and wasn't convinced that a standard boot rack would fit my car - didn't want to buy something just to have to return it the next week. Could anyone...
by smithwi
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Air filters
Replies: 2
Views: 2380

I bought a paper air filter replacement the other day and when I took my air filter apart I found that I had an older oil bath type. Doh!

Does anyone know how efficient the oil bath type of air filter is? Is it a worthwhile job to replace with a newer dry air filter to get more air into the engine?