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An intriguing one. I have a W124 multivalve (OM606) diesel estate on my drive which finally I want to get back on the road. A couple of years ago I took off the manifold to get to the glowplugs to replace them, of which I managed 5 of 6. I never got round to putting the manifold back on, but...

Really moving and emotional, but what a fine young man. Well worth watching! BBC iPlayer - Driven: The Billy Monger Story

I have a lovely oak door that is in need of some TLC. Before my time it was treated with varnish with a stain, which I hate, but it has weathered and faded. I want something to provide good weather protection, which restores the colour a bit but keeps the contrast between the bands of colour in...

For architectural photography using a view camera it is important that the camera be front edge be as close to parallel to the building being photographed as possible. Any reasonably priced, range about 15m, accurate and small size / weight ones that people can recommend that I can use on each...

For the last few months I have been learning the RoSPA taught Advanced Driving course, which is based on Roadcraft, the Police driving manual (with tiny differences). After an induction day with the local Thames Valley group, I was assigned a local tutor, a volunteer, and we would go out about...

My friend Simeon at Project shop has a problem car in - fuse 6 in the below photo keeps blowing (front and rear safety) control and try as they might, they can't find the relay for this circuit. Does anyone know where, or have a wiring diagram for it? Help much appreciated.

I've not been on here much as I have a new hobby, which is shooting film on old cameras, and doing my own black and white developing. Today I collected my latest acquisition, a genuinely new camera. Made in Brighton by the Intrepid Camera Company using state of the art design and manufacturing...

My insurance for my five cars is coming up for renewal. Normally I'd continue with Heritage by Norton, but their service this year has been poor, and after a claim* on my "protected" no claims bonus policy, surprise my premium is up by 50%. I'd really appreciate recommendations and experiences...

A friend is after a good set of 16 inch wheels for his 57 reg W246 B class as he finds the ride a bit harsh. If anyone here has some they want to sell (he's not interested in anything tatty or requiring refurbishment) please let me know!

I met a very nice chap at Prescott hill-climb yesterday with an immaculate W201 2.6 litre 4 speed auto. He has a perfect 3 litre engine he wants to fit to give the car a bit more punch (it did exceptionally well on the hill-climb driving school). He thinks it is a straight swap, I identified...

My BMW M535i has 4 seat shocks fitted - two for height and two for backrest angle. All are a bit past it, the result being that if you try to adjust backrest angle the seat will simply collapse to horizontal. Not helpful on the move. I bought some replacements, and managed to fit the first...

Link to the advert on carandclassic below but for price for forum members £3750. 1996 Jaguar XJR It is absolutely fabulous thing, and now I want a newer XJR.

Stuck behind an E63 today on the A412 which is always slow as people intending to turn right in a mile pull out and block lane 2. First roundabout he's still held up then at the second he indicates right, the way is clear, and he brakes when he gets up to about 20mph on a benign corner. (I'm...

So, off to Norwich to collect my Alfa. I found a first class ticket cost £6 more than cattle class and thought I'd catch up with my reading. My choice, a thick tome on heather, a plant type I hoped to plant in my garden as ground cover to replace the nettles. Lots of pics, plenty of info...

I bought this so the apprentices and recently qualified mechanics at Project Shop could learn about competition, tuning, preparing cars for racing etc. With their move to new premises, the lovely little beast will no longer have a home. As she isn't road legal, and I can't fit in her, she has...

Right, as has been observed by sager members, my nature abhors a vacuum in my garage. The SM having gone, I just had to fill the space. First, anybody who follows me on Facebook is under pain of execution not to mention I have a new car there as I will be tortured painfully by my sisters as I...

A friend called Dave (actually genuinely a friend called Dave, honest) is selling this for any W124 lover who wants their headlamp wiper to work. Mercedes Benz W 124 W124 headlamp wiper motor | eBay

All info here but it is a fabulous car I shall really miss, but I have too many classics. Mileage shown is wrong - it's 76000km not miles! Citroen SM 1972

My BMW M535i has always had issues with batteries - regularly flat and in need of replacement. On one occasion the car was stuck in heavy traffic on the M40 after an accident and it died - the garage decided it was a faulty alternator and changed it. Recently I've been prepping it ready for...

Not for me, but my brother in law is running a 2007 W211 E320cdi with about 80k on it. He services it assiduously, numerous transmission oil changes and it has had one glowplug and one injector changed. Discussing it yesterday he is aware that it is not worth a huge amount anymore (around £7k)...