Thanks for your help guys, much appreciated. I have ordered a set of these ---- https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142037625100 ---- and a pair of gloves to keep the bits of my fingers in until I get to A&E

Rubbish type on the left Excellent type on the right.

2 per spring is OK. I've purchased 2 sets over the years, first set were not so good, kept slipping. Second set were much better. I'll get a pic...bear with.

Just checked, haven't got it anymore, I remember it caused issues with storage or memory or something on my phone as that's all I have. I'm pretty sure I downloaded it off one of the p38 Facebook groups so have a look under their files.

I did. Can't remember if I had an issue or not though. I don't think I've got it anymore (but I'll check) as I got the paper version last year.

Maybe it was the same guy that did the sunroofs 👍

I have just had another look at the pics I posted. If I see it right it looks like the big belt could be changed without the little 1 being changed. Why you would struggle more and only change 1 while you are in that far I dont know. but in a...

I had mine blasted and hot zinc sprayed maybe 20 yrs ago along with lots of other bits and bobs. I then painted them. No rust but the paint is a bit iffy now. My local galv place had a minimum order value of £100 a while back, maybe that's an...

Given the RR an engine oil and filter change

That will be the problem then: I know others have had similar problem. But just to show it is not a new issue with modern parts. When I sent these pics to my dad he sent back some photos of him with the gearbox out of a Toledo at the side...

I've punchered my left eyeball once, went flat it did.

Awr5075.

I did. I got it off island 4x4. I'll see if I can find a link.

Pretty sure @Flossie fettled an earlier one into his somehow?

Ya dancer! Mind you this wasn't purely luck. I had to turn the pump as far as it would go!

There are connections at the bottom of my rad, they just aren't used.