How important is the flat circular seal between servo and master cylinder ? whats it for ? My old master is Girling, and has one, albeit knackered, the new master wasnt ordered from Britpart but turns out to be from them, no seal. I have S3 with dual circuit master, the long one.

Some brokers offer fantastic knowledge and service, counts for a lot if you need to make a claim

Who was your insurer ? I can't imagine many would pay up if you drove into water too deep ? What happened ?

ah, but is that the best grease ?

If it has no chassis number it should be cut up for scrap OP might mean he has no papers for it, well why not ?

I'd like some wheels please, preferably with decent tyres, cant carry 20. Actually I could move 20, have a trailer, but its a bit unfair on everyone else. Geoff

I've a little bit too much in mine, doesnt cause a problem. Once upon a time a mate changed the oil in his car, poured in the whole gallon bottle, but forgot to drain the old out. That really was too much. It ran on, and put out so much smoke. Amazed it ran at all, it was a petrol engine.

depends how much is too much the worst - you cant stop it, oil will get into the combustion chambers and the engine will run on until its burned the excess. I bet an older diesel can run on its own oil In theory a pressure build up can blow a seal, most likely the rear crank seal as thats a pain...

The depth of their customers wallets

When I was 17 I had a bicycle. No fuel, no insurance, no hassle from the police, no parking tickets, no points, no visits to jail for having a pint and a half, no fat arse from sitting down driving.

if they dont sell here stick them on evilbuy. Someone will part with good dosh

There are plenty of cars on the island, cant be that hard to find oil. IF you have a fat wallet try a chandlers. If not, try a farm supplier. Modern tractord are expensive machines, decent oil will be availble in bulk

north Herts

Has anyone got a flaring tool I could borrow or buy ?

I'd though of changing the pipe ends, havent got a flaring tool. May be scouring evilbuy

If you have the space, enthusiasm, and perhaps an old bath, take the rusted std springs off and soak them in sump oil for at least a week. This should penetrate enough to get them apart. The leaves may become free, if not then seperate them with hammer and cold chisel, clean up, slap full of...

I believe one can write to DVLA (with a fee) and be given some information, provided good cause and relevence can be shown. Perhaps phone them and ask ?

"interesting". The pistons on the rear drums have metric threads. I found out by failing to fit the replacements I'd bought. Could they be discovery, defender etc ? Once identified, perhaps there will be a choice of bore sizes like the series has between SWB and LWB Pictures soon

that isnt in Hertfordshire :)

Not a clue. Why not buy one thats already been done ?