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Buying bits

Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 12:04 am
by maverick
Where do you think is the best place to buy engine bits from? If looking for a better manifold, inlet manifold, carb, etc. cant really see things like that on ESM Bull motif and Morris minor centre.

Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 12:29 am
by alainmoran
eBay, or better still go to amazon, buy Vizard's book and take youre existing parts & make your own!

Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 4:47 am
by bmcecosse
ebay is your friend - don't buy the first to come along - there will be others. MG Metro alloy inlet manifold and HIF 38 (or 44 for a 1275) carb are what you want. Can be found for ~ £5 each (plus post) if you search! Vizard book also plentiful on ebay - there is an A series one, and a Mini one. A series more directly useful if you don't have a Mini!

Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 10:35 pm
by Kevin
Can be found for ~ £5 each
Well the last couple of manifolds sold for £40 and the carbs go for similar amounts its a long time since I have seen them go for a fiver, maybe they are cheaper over the border :wink:

Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 11:38 pm
by bmcecosse
I saw one of each go for £5 (plus post!) in recent weeks ! I'm not in the market - but I do have searches running all the time.