Seem to remember it was something like a phosphor - bronze bush that was causing the rattle. Mind you, this was 15 years ago!

Same with mine after replacing the clutch. Seem to remember that I did it on the cheap and didn't replace a bearing. But you say that you have done the bearing?

Must be engine related as they do not appear rusty. I knew all that leaking oil was for a purpose 🤣

Having recently done one, bottom photo is part of the timing chain kit 👍

Best I have

I miss my k series powered F1 There, I've said it. I feel so much better

Btw, those photos are before the big strip down

Any use?

Ie a total strip and rebuild or lift the body, swap the engine, gearbox, axels etc onto the new chassis using as far as possible, everything from the old chassis. At a guess, a galv chassis is £3k and probably similar to do the job (at a professional garage/workshop with some form of guarantee...

That's a really good idea, using tigerseal 👍

Do any of these help?

Managed to get some glass refitted. Just need to find time, shame that paddocks or Blanchard's don't sell that precious commodity 🤣

Come on @Out of her depth ! , don't keep us all in suspense! 😉👍

If you are lucky, a beaten up S3 may be affordable.

Last day of playing wood butchers yesterday. Works do at the local curry house and plenty of beer ensured that today's spannering was a somewhat fuzzy affair. A day for easy jobs then. Like finishing off the fuel filler. Total B*****D job. Or aligning the rear door. ******* ******* ******* Job...

Is the plug big enough to drill out and tap the S3 tap into it?

Been using them over a year without a single issue.

https://pablanchard.co.uk/parts

Yet again they have come to my rescue. Quality genuine parts (smiths heater motor and heater valve) both in original packaging. Very quick delivery. I've never had to chase them up. So far, a brilliant company to do business with.

Battery tray fitted Air filter fitted Right wing refitted 🙄