Recent content by rnblakey

Hello Sean, Yes, I am the same Roger. Hello Steve, As I said, I don`t expect it to fail in my lifetime, but a welded part for that appication is not good practice. the original part was not welded. If a welded part was OK an OEM could save a huge amount of investment is presses and dies...

Hi Steve, I expect cracks to initiate from the welds, and grow due to cyclic loads, eventually resulting in a fatigue failure. Probably not during my lifetime, but it will happen. I would much prefer to have a part from a single pressing, or machined from one piece. Just better that way.

I would also be interested in one of those mounts Jonnny, if you get a batch made up. My car has the early gearbox mount, with vertical bolts, and I welded the mount for the larger S14 gearbox. (It didn't occur to me to reverse the insulator). I Always considered the welds temporary as they will...

Hi Pete, Thats appears to be a really strong healthy engine. My DJ engine with very similar spec on the same dyno with the same carbs (thanks for the sale!) and lots of Kameari parts, is producing around 5% less torque and power. Someone has built you a very nice engine. I look forward to...

He is not really in SE, but I used Jan Car Factory in Lithuania. excellent quality and prices, and postage within the EU, so no customs clearance. Jan has done lots of 240s. http://www.jancarfactory.com/

Can you give more detail? the manager of the bonded customs warehouse advised today it was scrapped.

The Russian car was in a bonded customs wearhouse in Volkhiv city, 120km from St Petersburg. Sadly I have news this morning, that it has been scrapped. Its a pity.

Thank you Morbias, That is indeed what the sign says! I will start investigating.

Does anyone know where in Russia the car is? I heard St Petersburg. I am currently living and working in St Petersburg. I may be able to go and find it, Any details of where to start looking would be helpful

sorry, try this picture.

The strips were copper plated first, then chromes after that. see attached picture. Thanks Roger

I would have a pair for spares Craig, Thanks. I had the plastic stips on my current lamps plated and re-chromed here: Vehicle and General Polishers and Platers. 01462 835847. I was very happy with the result. Thanks Roger