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Today, 08:56 AM

Phill replied to a thread 914 engine for sale on Ebay in Ebay Finds

The type 4 1700 engine is supposed to put out 70 bhp. Is that because of the fuel injection? Would a modified (enlarged) Beetle engine using twin...

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Yesterday, 03:30 PM

Phill started a thread 914 engine for sale on Ebay in Ebay Finds

I quite fancy this - but it's missing some tinware, cooling fan and fuel injection:- ...

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Yesterday, 12:37 PM

Phill replied to a thread nova in Doncaster in For Sale

Nice Alloys - 1600cc Engine - Intact screen - £2500 is an absolute bargain - I might buy it to do it up and sell it on... just don't tell...

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23-06-2019, 12:53 PM

Phill replied to a thread Engine Missfire in Engine

Been driving the car quite a bit over the last few days and there's definately a big improvement but still some stumbling (hesitancy) now and then....

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20-06-2019, 07:59 PM

Phill replied to a thread Engine Missfire in Engine

latest update - I bought a new SVDA distributor and fitted it to the engine using the current 30 Pict-1 carb. This has led to a mild improvement (I...

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20-06-2019, 07:38 PM

Phill replied to a thread My car "The Nova ICE" in Your Cars

It's looking good - and pleased to hear the MOT went through without any advisories

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19-06-2019, 09:46 AM

Phill replied to a thread Deers Hut Classic Car Show in Events

Some fabulous cars there. The Opel GT was one of my favourites (the new Mazda MX5 hardtop convertible puts me in mind of it), the VW Porsche is the...

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17-06-2019, 07:57 PM

Phill replied to a thread Classic Alfa Trackday, Goodwood in Events

It's great to see your car back on the road, and you must be really pleased to be driving it again? Pity the weather wasn't any better, but as you...

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16-06-2019, 08:08 PM

Phill replied to a thread Bargain Nova Project in Your Cars

Can't wait to see the pictures, and hope you remembered to put film in the camera? Apart from that - how's the golfcart coming along?

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16-06-2019, 07:54 PM

Phill replied to a thread So, you want to build a kit car? in Lessons Learnt

Great thread Peter and one I hadn't seen before. Thanks for resurrecting it. I wish I had seen this previously. :thumbup:

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16-06-2019, 07:51 PM

Phill replied to a thread Scottish Nova - time for a rebuild! in Your Cars

It's all coming along Nicely Alistair. The transaxle is looking great - amazing what a lick of paint does. You'll soon have a completed rolling...

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16-06-2019, 07:48 PM

Phill replied to a thread Bobbybrown's New Nova - It's Arrived!! in Your Cars

From what I can recall - you were having problems with the wiring on your car? I would urge you to do a complete re-wire. It's not as difficult as it...

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13-06-2019, 07:28 PM

Phill replied to a thread Scottish Nova - time for a rebuild! in Your Cars

Those wheels and tyres look gorgeouse...can't wait to see what they look like on my car :wink:

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13-06-2019, 01:59 PM

Phill replied to a thread Nova for sale- but only if quick! in For Sale

I doubt it would take too much work to get it on the road. Big plusses are the 1600 TP engine, intact screen, and interesting wheels. Downside is the...

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13-06-2019, 01:50 PM

Phill replied to a thread Building a new Hood/Bonnet in Projects - One Offs - Modifications

That's looking great Brett. I wasn't sure about the bonnet at first (I like the concave nature of the original especially with the nostrils) but now...

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12-06-2019, 11:39 AM

Phill replied to a thread JOGR BLAZECUT Automatic Fire Suppression System in General Chat

Seems like a good idea. Which reminds me, I keep meaning to buy a Fire Extinguisher to keep inside the car at all times. UK re-seller here:-...

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10-06-2019, 08:33 PM

Phill replied to a thread Experimental: Mock-up opening side windows in Interior & Windscreens

The tilt mechanism on a sunroof is an ideal means of venting the cabin to create the airflow needed across the screen to stop misting. Unfortuantely...

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09-06-2019, 08:20 PM

Phill replied to a thread Scottish Nova - time for a rebuild! in Your Cars

I used to like seeing these slot mags with red slots - but that would clash with your paintwork. Not so keen on the black so it's a bare from me....

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09-06-2019, 09:36 AM

Phill replied to a thread Dashboard Blues... in Your Cars

Great news - well done Lauren. Time to post up a few new pictures of the completed car.

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05-06-2019, 08:34 PM

Phill replied to a thread Engine Missfire in Engine

So it turns out the Cheap ebay Carb I bought is in fact a 34 pict-3 model which is supposedly the ideal combination to go with the SDVA distributor....

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05-06-2019, 02:07 PM

Phill replied to a thread Engine Missfire in Engine

This was the advice I received - "Really with a 30 Pict-1 you want a short cap, short base single vacuum only distributor as originally fitted to VWs...

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05-06-2019, 11:15 AM

Phill replied to a thread Engine Missfire in Engine

Thanks Bret and Dirk My reply from Machine 7 also indicates that they don't think the 30 pict Carb is really suitable.

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05-06-2019, 10:09 AM

Phill replied to a thread Experimental: Mock-up opening side windows in Interior & Windscreens

An opening (or removable) rear window is a great idea for improving ventilation. I have to take my sunroof out when driving in damp conditions to...

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04-06-2019, 06:52 PM

Phill replied to a thread Engine Missfire in Engine

Yes that makes sense Lauren - the engine itself is most likely responsible for the amount of vacuum pulled not the Carb? Reading the description...

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03-06-2019, 09:45 PM

Phill replied to a thread Engine Missfire in Engine

Thanks Lauren - My thoughts now are to still go for the SVDA distributor as (I think) this is essentaily an 009 but with the adddition of vacuum...

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03-06-2019, 12:56 PM

Phill replied to a thread Experimental: Mock-up opening side windows in Interior & Windscreens

My thoughts are to have sliding windows like they had in the original Mini when it first came out. The aperture and sliding section would need to...

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03-06-2019, 08:20 AM

Phill replied to a thread Engine Missfire in Engine

Thanks Brett - some interesting facts there. And I notice it states that the SVDA distributor is not suited to the 30 series carbs (which is the type...

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03-06-2019, 08:08 AM

Phill replied to a thread Experimental: Mock-up opening side windows in Interior & Windscreens

Nice one - I can see no reason why that shouldn't work and is a practical solution. The only downside I can see is the seals and hinges would cut...

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02-06-2019, 06:13 PM

Phill replied to a thread Engine Missfire in Engine

Thanks for the advice Lauren - I will go with your recomendation:thumbup:

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02-06-2019, 04:53 PM

Phill replied to a thread Engine Missfire in Engine

So now that I have established that my distributor is faulty I have been looking at buying a replacement. I have been looking at this one:- ...

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