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by Flinty
Tue Dec 29, 2020 10:28 am
Forum: Technical & Motoring Matters
Topic: Waterless coolant
Replies: 27
Views: 2696

Re: Waterless coolant

Just out of interest, the well known MG Tuner Peter Burgess will not cover any warranty on his work if waterless coolant has been used in the engine.

Steve.
by Flinty
Sun Dec 27, 2020 9:58 am
Forum: Technical & Motoring Matters
Topic: Waterless coolant
Replies: 27
Views: 2696

Re: Waterless coolant

Here is an interesting article by Norosio.com a US company. The summary is below. Steve. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS Conversion costs of $259 if you do it yourself, or over $400 if you pay a shop to do it. 97%+ removal of all previous coolant is mandatory in order to prevent corrosion. Inhibitor deposition ...
by Flinty
Thu Dec 24, 2020 9:11 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Overtaking Mirrors
Replies: 7
Views: 916

Re: Overtaking Mirrors

Thank you Gentlemen as usual a cross section of responses.
Whether to drill or not to drill seems to be the main question. I have all winter to ponder so will not rush the decision.


Steve.
by Flinty
Wed Dec 23, 2020 9:51 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Overtaking Mirrors
Replies: 7
Views: 916

Re: Overtaking Mirrors

Very nice Paul, Is there a nut inside the door?

Steve.
by Flinty
Mon Dec 21, 2020 2:53 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Overtaking Mirrors
Replies: 7
Views: 916

Overtaking Mirrors

I have a pair of clamp on overtaking mirrors that are clamped on to my side window guides but they are small and hinder the window winding. I am thinking of reluctantly drilling holes in my SP and fitting some more substantial mirrors. Anyone got any recommendations on which mirrors to choose? Steve.
by Flinty
Sat Nov 28, 2020 9:56 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Replacement wiring harness
Replies: 11
Views: 1462

Re: Replacement wiring harness

I have a Dynamater and an ammeter on my SP both work very well.

Steve,
by Flinty
Tue Jul 14, 2020 8:56 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Sp250 rear axle
Replies: 18
Views: 2781

Re: Sp250 rear axle

But which is the better of the two?

Steve.
by Flinty
Tue May 19, 2020 9:26 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP250 Carpet Fitting
Replies: 8
Views: 1504

Re: SP250 Carpet Fitting

Nick. I love your colour combination.
Steve.
by Flinty
Mon May 11, 2020 3:30 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP250 strange braking behaviour
Replies: 11
Views: 1865

Re: SP250 strange braking behaviour

Hans.
Have a look at the brake discs, they probably have some rust patches on them .

Steve.
by Flinty
Sat Apr 18, 2020 9:36 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: B Post top cap.
Replies: 3
Views: 1004

Re: B Post top cap.

Thank you Hans that is just the information I require.

Steve. :D