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by Willsparker
Fri Sep 20, 2019 9:33 am
Forum: Parts for Sale & List of Suppliers
Topic: Various Daimler V8 250 Engine Parts
Replies: 1
Views: 1808

Various Daimler V8 250 Engine Parts

Hi, A few years ago, I bought a '67 Daimler V8 250 with the intention of restoring it, and in the process bought an additional V8 engine (along with the one in the engine bay). A few years down the line and I've decided to change my mind on restoring it, and want to go in another direction, so I hav...
by Willsparker
Sat Sep 07, 2019 4:39 pm
Forum: Parts for Sale & List of Suppliers
Topic: Various Daimler V8 250 Engine Parts
Replies: 2
Views: 1122

Re: Various Daimler V8 250 Engine Parts

Hi Richard,

Just to let you know I've sent you a private message.

Cheers,
Will
by Willsparker
Thu Sep 05, 2019 5:42 pm
Forum: Parts for Sale & List of Suppliers
Topic: Various Daimler V8 250 Engine Parts
Replies: 2
Views: 1122

Various Daimler V8 250 Engine Parts

Hi, A few years ago, I bought a '67 Daimler V8 250 with the intention of restoring it, and in the process bought an additional V8 engine (along with the one in the engine bay). A few years down the line and I've decided to change my mind on restoring it, and want to go in another direction, so I hav...
by Willsparker
Mon Jul 24, 2017 1:17 pm
Forum: Parts for Sale & List of Suppliers
Topic: Daimler V8 Saloon Disassembled Engine
Replies: 2
Views: 1013

Daimler V8 Saloon Disassembled Engine

Hi, I've reasonably recently bought a second hand engine that is better suited for my Daimler saloon restoration, so I now have a mostly complete disassembled engine that I need to get rid of, preferably before going to University in September. The engine is mostly there, however missing the followi...
by Willsparker
Wed Mar 22, 2017 8:44 pm
Forum: Parts for Sale & List of Suppliers
Topic: Daimler 2.5 Ltr V8 Breaking
Replies: 3
Views: 1009

Re: Daimler 2.5 Ltr V8 Breaking

Didn't really have a set number in mind
by Willsparker
Wed Mar 22, 2017 2:03 pm
Forum: Parts for Sale & List of Suppliers
Topic: Daimler 2.5 Ltr V8 Breaking
Replies: 3
Views: 1009

Daimler 2.5 Ltr V8 Breaking

Hi, I've recently got a new engine for my Daimler 250 so have one that is surplus to requirements. Currently in bits, so would prefer to just sell as separate bits. A few things are missing, as the new one came without those things: No Crankshaft Only 6 usable pistons (I've got all 8, however one is...
by Willsparker
Sat Feb 18, 2017 7:46 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Various V8-250 Modifications
Replies: 2
Views: 870

Various V8-250 Modifications

Hi, I'm restoring a 67' V8-250, and want to do various modifications to make it more usable in modern times. I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on how to do a few things: Fit an LSD (I was thinking of taking the back axle off a Jag mk2 3.8, and using the LSD from that) Put on a contact-...
by Willsparker
Sat Feb 18, 2017 7:07 pm
Forum: Cars & Parts Wanted
Topic: 2 x Single Pistons Wanted
Replies: 4
Views: 1098

Re: 2 x Single Pistons Wanted

Thanks very much for all the replies
I think I've decided to just buy a full new set and sell the usable ones I have online, to offset the cost!
by Willsparker
Wed Feb 15, 2017 7:31 pm
Forum: Cars & Parts Wanted
Topic: 2 x Single Pistons Wanted
Replies: 4
Views: 1098

2 x Single Pistons Wanted

Hey, Restoring my 1967 Daimler V8 250/ 2.5 litre V8, and having stripped the engine, found 2 of the 8 pistons are unusable but I can't find anywhere that sells single pistons. I was wondering if anyone could help source or sell some for/to me? The pistons have +30 stamped onto them, so I imagine the...