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- Thu Jun 24, 2021 11:08 am
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: drivers side exhaust front down pipe removal
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2417
Re: drivers side exhaust front down pipe removal
Hello Brian Not so long ago I removed the exhaust manifolds whilst removing the heads for overhaul. This topic has been discussed here and on the Facebook group and it is widely agreed that the drivers side manifold cannot be removed from engine bay without removing the head, I doubt the other side ...
- Sun May 02, 2021 6:29 pm
- Forum: Chat Forum & General News
- Topic: Keen Photographer.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 859
Re: Keen Photographer.
Stan I, and perhaps others too, look forward to seeing your results here. When you take the films to the chemist or one of the many outfits that handle analogue film just ask for "develope only, contact sheet and digitally scanned to CD". There are an number of online providers over here a...
- Thu Apr 29, 2021 10:01 pm
- Forum: Chat Forum & General News
- Topic: Keen Photographer.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 859
Re: Keen Photographer.
Hello Stan Analogue photography, one of my other hobbies, I have a cabinet full of working examples bought on the basis of how they look as well as how they are built and operate. I also have a twin lens reflex, a Mamaya C3 6x6 studio camera, a weighty beast but takes wonderful images. A Rollei like...
- Mon Apr 12, 2021 7:26 pm
- Forum: Daimler Histories & Statistics - SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon
- Topic: Manual gearbox numbers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3710
Re: Manual gearbox numbers
And my "big bumper" model produced in January 1967 has JVN001
- Sun Apr 11, 2021 5:40 pm
- Forum: Technical & Motoring Matters
- Topic: Ceramic Coating
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1105
Re: Ceramic Coating
And a few more as promised :
- Sun Apr 11, 2021 5:39 pm
- Forum: Technical & Motoring Matters
- Topic: Ceramic Coating
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1105
Re: Ceramic Coating
Good afternoon from Lower Saxony where it is raining yet again...why did we ever move here :D Thank you for sharing your opinions and experiences with regard to automotive bodywork ceramic coatings which I read with interest. Well, its been done! I am pleased with the result and cost (will reveal la...
- Tue Mar 16, 2021 5:25 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: Daimler 250 V8 Saloon cylinder heads
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1361
Re: Daimler 250 V8 Saloon cylinder heads
May be worth taking a look at :
- Wed Mar 10, 2021 6:19 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: Differential
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1477
Re: Differential
Thanks for the update Dave, some useful information there. Regarding the refitting of pinion nut, the manual (page H5) quotes a torque figure of 120-130 lbs / ft, did you achieve this by tightening to align the marks you made on nut and pinion shaft before disassembly or re-torque aswell? Or I have ...
- Fri Jan 15, 2021 11:49 am
- Forum: Chat Forum & General News
- Topic: Overseas Posting delays
- Replies: 5
- Views: 808
Re: Overseas Posting delays
Hello, I just received my wiring diagram wall poster, it took about 2 weeks. The German customs authorities have placed one of their official stickers on it confirming it is not subject to their customs handling or processing. My Driving Member arrived about a week ago, so no delays there either. Th...
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 2:39 pm
- Forum: Technical & Motoring Matters
- Topic: Ceramic Coating
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1105
Ceramic Coating
Hello All Anybody here applied a Ceramic or Nano Ceramic coating to their paintwork for protection against the elements and an improved finish and appearance? Is it suitable for opalescent finishes? My understanding is it's a job for someone who knows what they are doing rather than a spanner man li...