Just dropped the truck off at the garage and they really dented my confidence in them. The old guy who I saw wasn't there but the young chap in charge basically said they would probably do a tune with the CO meter but unlikely want to work on anything like carb servicing or even exhaust leaks as...

Haha - brilliant. I guess we're only a few miles from Chelsea, but a very different budget :-) Looks like I'll get to keep the old bonnet - maybe add a spare-carrier later, when I've replaced the huge tyres with more standard. Is it difficult to straighten the old ally bonnets? I heard it's...

Could I also canvas opinion on swapping the bonnet: >> My boys want to put a later puma bonnet on - they think the bulge looks tougher but also makes the whole truck more modern. - My original is dented and has holes to fill from chequer plate, so I'm likely going to ebay for a bonnet anyway...

No the V8 rumble is the main reason for picking it over a diesel from that era. Plus 1985 Jan reg means it can become a historic vehicle next year (I'm inside ULEZ). The seller says it was a factory V8 and it's on the V5, but the VIN says not, so I need to be careful about other mods, to ensure...

Thanks - I really hope so as it's great fun. Are there any specific pipes to buy, or can it all just be replaced with generic fuel line? I dropped a line to Burley to see what refurb kit they suggest too.

thanks Sax - I wonder if there's a replacement kit, of pipes/filters etec for those twin SUs... Top priority is the spectacular smell - it's bad in the car but also even for anyone nearby. Wife can drive most vehicles but won't stick with it if we can't get rid of the heavy fumes. What would...

Hello all - new owner after months of reading here, almost buying a Series 3, now plumped for 1985 90 3.5 V8. I love it but need to do all I can to quieten and smooth the running, so the home-boss will let me keep it. Sound Q: apart from bonnet Dynamat stickers, what are all the things I can...