Reply To: BL11 New ownership and first challenges…

[Tony BuxtonParticipant]

It’s a pleasure Tony.

I forgot to say that I looked at various slosh sealants too. Apart from not solving the weak drain bolt surround I didn’t know how they might react to the ever changing modern fuel question. I’m sure the club didn’t have tanks when I asked someone, I’ll check prices.

Which brings me too ask if you will change your rubber fuel lines if they are old? I’m sure you have had proper advise about your car from knowledgeable users, I only know my own car, but if has been laid up for some time (which sounds possible from the faults you mention) checking other parts might save future annoying failures. Flexi brake pipes degrade inside and lock brakes on, water absorbed by brake fluid rusts cylinders, tyres burst at the bulge where they have been sitting, wiring terminals turn to powder, etc. All good fun on a rainy night.

My car is positive earth still and has never failed electrically, although I did rewire it about 40 years ago. I will LED it this year as tastefully as possible, although a set of chevrons made with those LED strips on the boot might be safer.

Happy Tractioning,  Tony B