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    New owner saying hello

    Here's a photo, any ideas how to remove the duplicate?
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    New owner saying hello

    A question for you if I may. Back axle, diff is offset right and under left side drive shaft is a box section, what's it for as clearly not structural or MOT failure, my bus' part is very nearly gone. Does this matter? Found out today that Tuesday's italian tune up may lead to need for new...
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    Are all Series 3 SWB blue with a cream top? Interesting about petrol consumption, I can be reasonably confident about not wasting fuel as a new petrol tank was fitted a couple of years ago. Overdrive clearly makes a significant difference to the mpg. I got the paperwork for it the other day...
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    Safely home in one go last night, flawless performance by the vehicle. 220 miles of A roads, no motorways, 6 hours so average about 35mph. Seemed most comfortable in overdrive 4th at about 45mph. Used about 10 gallons of 95 octane, is that about right? Anyway all your advice gratefully received.
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    All, many thanks for your welcome and good advice especially about springs etc. Am collecting it next week after the big service which has thrown up no horrors so far, before driving the 200 miles home. So I've been amused by the other thread on preps for a long journey, will remember to take a...
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    New owner saying hello

    Hello all, I'm currently buying a 1974 88 which has been in the family for a few years with known history for some years before that. So it's getting a "10000" service before I drive it the 200 miles to its new home. It needs new springs especially on the rear which will be done before its next...