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FWD - I'm not a fan. However, on the subject of larger engine FWDs, the yanks have been making them for years. There was a 60s Oldsmobile Tornado that was about 7 litre and well over 300BHP. Don't suppose it was any good.

The length of the TCAs needs to be the same as the distance between the outer track rod end and the pivot on the rack.

I did post up a few weeks ago that I was going to County Mayo! Asking what OSF stuff there was to do. http://www.oldskoolford.co.uk/phpBB2/vi ... highlight= I was in Ballirobe and yes the camper was red.

Got back from my trip to west coast of Ireland and thought you might like a few pics. Raised the suspension on the Cortina by 1.5 inches so it would get on the ferry, checked the oil and then off we go! The first few are in North Wales: Found some Germans in Holyhead on a tour. Must have clocked up a few miles!! The house we stay in is rarely used and so all overgrown We climbed a mountain with my puppy Ygor. He was pretty tired at the end of it: Driving holidays are ace. Get your OSF abroad! I saw a clean Mk4 Zodiac and transit camper on a local classic car and tractor run! Also, this tidy 100E lived up the road

I'm in Kent now, but I'll be in Ballinrobe from about the 5th-17th.

Thanks. Doesn't look like there is much on. I was rather hoping for a nice local pub meet to trot along to in the Cortina

Anyone from county Mayo? Any local car meets in that area? TA!

Thanks Jo. I can indeed use joiners, but was hoping not to have to. Who would you get a quote from? I wanted more than one hose making up?

I'm after some silicone hoses for the Cortina. Any ideas where to go? Rally design ones are with 90degree bends only have 3" legs. I could do with 7".

Thanks everyone . Had a great time last night Just going to go and weld my car back together so I can go Sunday. See you all there

Happy birthday nob.

I heard that Madonna is interested in having Harvey if neither of them want him

I saw ya! Very nice too

Is your original problem due to the ballast resistor? If Capris have them?

I'm not sure you'd notice that

Cable ties! Tape. Good luck

All sorted, no big drama. It had spat all the teeth off 1 of the planet gears and another one had burst. Chucked in a 3.5:1. The nasty whine I had has gone, as has most of the vibration I had. Result! Just ordered a Quaife LSD. Think I'll fit it to a 3.9 though. The car feels a bit less lively now, but is better on my motorway trip to work. Decision decisions!! Thanks for all the offers of help. And for anyone who cares, RS2000 half shafts are longer between the bearing and flange so wouldn't just go straight on

Not been back to the car yet, but was trying to get some shafts to cover all angles. Could really do with fixing it as I need it to get to Silverstone on Saturday (truck toooo expensive). Picked up some RS2000 shafts. The axle casing seems to be 1/4" narrower. Anyone know if they'll fit? Thanks for the offer Toby, but I have no idea if they'll fit. When I get one out I'll have a measure up.

Tried to pull away a bit quick - BANG! No drive. Then it went for a few seconds, now nothing. Prop is turning so it's either diff or a shaft. Had to leave it round my mates house. Arse. Has anybody got Cortina halfshafts to sell? I've got a diff or two but don't think I have any shafts.

Went to Alton Towers yesterday. 400 mile round trip. 4 people in the car. 26 MPG. Twin 45s are not so bad eh?

Definately not capri struts. Could be Cappa back axle. 3 litre essex for most of them with a rear bowl sump

RL31 all dialed in mate. standard sparks. Standard? How much max advance?

How jealous am I!

Timing? (Cam and sparks)

I love my red top. Still using it everyday and still smiling everyday! I've had it a couple of times when people rush over to talk to me about the car, and when they hear it has a Vauxhall engine they grunt and walk off in disgust! Excellent! So yeah do it!