Hi, I am having a problem removing the drive flange from a lightweight axle fitted with the flat hubs (front axle) how are these supposed to come off? I can't see anything to get it off... I might have to start getting brutal! I read somthing about a circlip and special pliers, but I have no...

I found the problem was with the 'squashed tube' crude universal joint that goes into the bellhousing. one tof the pins had sheared and the tube was moving/distorting. Hopefully a couple of new pins will have it sorted... without taking the gearbox out! T

Hi I have a question about a S1 clutch release mechanism. I have aS1 fitted with a V8 and 2A Diesel clutch, it is the original S1 gbox and release mechanism. This weekend I have had all sorts of probs with the clutch release mechanism - it has been releasing less and less until suddenly the...

Thanks for the offer, I have a 6cylinder adaptor plate on the way which with a bit of luck should fit... the 6 cyl being a longer 2l 4cyl I'll let you know by friday hopefully... Tom

I'm malmesbury wiltshire - nr swindon/bristol

Hi All, I have a bit of a problem - after the original 2L engine munched on its exhaust valve seat, and a crack in the block in the usual place top of cylinder leaking water, I decided to swap to a V8. Parts all sourced etc. I am about to take the 2L out but I notice the gearbox bellhousing is...