Differential Bushes
The differential has been sqeaking and nods up and down under load so it was time to get some new bushes. Both sets of bushes are from https://www.powerflex.co.uk/ - the...
Engine and Gearbox mounting bushes
Recently the alternator hit the chassis when I changed direction, a good indication that the engine and gearbox mounts might need some attention. Unfortunately the alternator bearings were damaged due...
High level brake lights and indicators
Installed a 3rd level brake light 9 years back as a 'temporary' solution to make it clearer when I was using the brakes. I've been meaning to install something cleaner...
Reverse a switch – upated brake fuild level warning circuit
On a 1988 car the brake level sensor works the opposite way around to a 2011. On the 1988 when the brake level gets low the switch connects the circuit...
Brake Fluid Reservoir / Expansion Tank
Recently tried to flush the brake fluid with a pressure bleeder. It uses a chain to hold a top on the fluid reservoir/expansion tank. That doens't work at all well,...
Fuel Injector Rebuild
In 2005 when we build the car we had the fuel injectors out, added new o-rings and gave them run in an ultrasonic cleaner. They are now 33 years old...
Oil Filter Housing Plug Replacement
The M20 engine leaks oil, this is one of the places it started leaking from recently. The housing which the oil filter connects to and the oil cooler pipes has...
Vacuum Leak Testing Smoke Machine
I watched this video from martinbuilt showing a DIY build, after seeing a pro grade unit being demoed used by the Car Wizard in his essential shop tools video. The...
Coolant Expansion Tank
Purchased a new coolant expansion / header tank to replace the original 1988 part from the donor car. For the first time since building the car you can see the...