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81. Re: aztec (score: 1)
Author: Victor Hughes <v.hughes@student.canberra.edu.au>
Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 08:26:54 +1000
Further to my email of 2 minute ago that's "genuinely UGLY car"..... Vic
/html/alpines/2000-10/msg00377.html (9,811 bytes)

82. Re: Leyland P76 (was Aztec, was Paint color) (score: 1)
Author: Victor Hughes <v.hughes@student.canberra.edu.au>
Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 13:29:22 +1000
Yeah I'd forgotten that Paul. As I remember the drum looked better than the car Vic
/html/alpines/2000-10/msg00384.html (7,498 bytes)

83. Re: Leyland P76 (was Aztec, was Paint color) (score: 1)
Author: Victor Hughes <v.hughes@student.canberra.edu.au>
Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 15:52:37 +1000
The 4.4 V8 was derived from the Rover 3.5 (used in P5s and P6s) which was originally a GM (Buick) motor. All alloy so nice and light and has also been used in Triumph TR7/8s. Probably go well in an A
/html/alpines/2000-10/msg00386.html (8,916 bytes)

84. Re: Rover V-8 (score: 1)
Author: Victor Hughes <v.hughes@student.canberra.edu.au>
Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 08:44:07 +1000
I too have heard that this - I have a feeling it was suggested in 'BMW - A History' which was published in the late 1970's - I'l check it out tonight at home. BMW definitely had small capacity V8s in
/html/alpines/2000-10/msg00403.html (10,941 bytes)

85. Re: BMW V8 (was Rover V-8) (score: 1)
Author: Victor Hughes <v.hughes@student.canberra.edu.au>
Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 09:05:04 +1000
The engine was produced in capacities up to 3.2 litres. While the 502 is an "acquired taste" in styling, there is no doubt that the 507 sports is worth looking at. Check out both cars (and other BMW
/html/alpines/2000-10/msg00405.html (10,538 bytes)

86. Re: Rover V-8 (score: 1)
Author: Victor Hughes <v.hughes@student.canberra.edu.au>
Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2000 09:00:10 +1000
According to Richard Langworth ("Tiger, Alpine, Rapier") the SP 250 V8 was considered for the Tiger but was too big. Apparently Ian Garrad (a west coast Alpine dealer) went out measuring V8s - also d
/html/alpines/2000-10/msg00434.html (9,146 bytes)

87. Re: Thirsty Radiator (score: 1)
Author: Victor Hughes <v.hughes@student.canberra.edu.au>
Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2000 09:15:17 +1100
I concur with the other responses - blown head gasket - the only thing I'd add - fix it fast, water in your oil (which may eventually happen even if not yet) doesn't lubricate well - I ran my big en
/html/alpines/2000-10/msg00485.html (7,775 bytes)

88. Life signs in S3 (score: 1)
Author: Victor Hughes <v.hughes@student.canberra.edu.au>
Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2000 09:24:49 +1100
After more years than I care to admit last Sunday B9205494 showed its first signs of life. The lights came on, and the engine was turned over by the starter (although not started as fuel and water ye
/html/alpines/2000-10/msg00512.html (6,653 bytes)

89. Non Alpine [Fwd: BMW V8 all-alloy engine] (score: 1)
Author: Victor Hughes <v.hughes@student.canberra.edu.au>
Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2000 09:30:12 +1100
This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --E9E6FFC6806CDFA759A0944D Sorry to make a non-Alpine post but there was some interest in this topic - about whether it was the basis for the GM V8. I ema
/html/alpines/2000-10/msg00513.html (8,519 bytes)

90. Re: Overdrive (score: 1)
Author: Victor Hughes <v.hughes@student.canberra.edu.au>
Date: Thu, 07 Sep 2000 10:04:52 +1000
As a starting point you might try Waterloo transmission services. John Black there was able to find me a rare speedo pinion for my S3 and he seems to know what his stuff - also very helpful. They ar
/html/alpines/2000-09/msg00045.html (6,800 bytes)

91. Re: Stiff Shifting; Rear Gear box seal; Weird shift fork tunnel (score: 1)
Author: Victor Hughes <v.hughes@student.canberra.edu.au>
Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 08:39:29 +1000
Pulling the seal was (in my case) a lot easier said than done. With the trans out of the S3 I took it to a trans expert who had the right sort of puller. It took considerable force and ended up brea
/html/alpines/2000-09/msg00132.html (7,855 bytes)

92. Re: Fuel shortage? (score: 1)
Author: Victor Hughes <v.hughes@student.canberra.edu.au>
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2000 09:14:31 +1000
I know my gas mileage for two reasons. One is that with petrol in my blood I just HAVE to know everything about my car. The other reason is so I can p... off those smart A's who say "Oh a V8, that m
/html/alpines/2000-09/msg00194.html (8,132 bytes)

93. Re: Gearbox rear seal (score: 1)
Author: Victor Hughes <v.hughes@student.canberra.edu.au>
Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 09:45:29 +1000
Hey, I wasn't trying to get it out in one piece, I was trying to get it out without damaging the housing, having just bought a 2nd hand one to replace my already damaged (by a PO) housing. As someone
/html/alpines/2000-09/msg00262.html (7,179 bytes)

94. Re: How to tell if it is a real Rootes fire extinguisher (score: 1)
Author: Victor Hughes <v.hughes@student.canberra.edu.au>
Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2000 09:16:46 +1000
You forgot: You will skin your knuckles on it Vic H
/html/alpines/2000-09/msg00285.html (7,834 bytes)

95. Re: How to tell if it is a real Rootes fire extinguisher (score: 1)
Author: Victor Hughes <v.hughes@student.canberra.edu.au>
Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2000 09:20:46 +1000
Hey Ian, were these fire extinguishers finished in gloss or semi gloss ?.... Cheers Vic
/html/alpines/2000-09/msg00286.html (9,113 bytes)

96. Re: Series 2 Engine Removal ........... (score: 1)
Author: Victor Hughes <v.hughes@student.canberra.edu.au>
Date: Mon, 07 Aug 2000 10:40:57 +1000
Some thoughts on engine removal: It's a while since I took mine out so I can't remember if you actually have to remove the radiator But I strongly recommend that you do. It's only 4 bolts and it will
/html/alpines/2000-08/msg00066.html (9,106 bytes)

97. Chassis ID plates (score: 1)
Author: Victor Hughes <v.hughes@student.canberra.edu.au>
Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2000 09:11:58 +1000
A few weeks back there was an enquiry about blank chassis ID plates. Was there any outcome? I wouldn't mind getting one for my Series 3 restoration. Vic Hughes
/html/alpines/2000-08/msg00088.html (6,525 bytes)

98. Re: Cooling fan (score: 1)
Author: Victor Hughes <v.hughes@student.canberra.edu.au>
Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 13:23:25 +1000
I have run electric fans on 3 cars now and thoroughly recommend. Much quieter because the fan hardly ever runs except in traffic in hot weather. I also got notably better fuel economy - up 2 mpg (8%
/html/alpines/2000-08/msg00124.html (7,756 bytes)

99. Re: Cooling fan (score: 1)
Author: Victor Hughes <v.hughes@student.canberra.edu.au>
Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 08:44:05 +1000
On the model (Davies-Craig brand) I used there was a probe which was inserted longitudinally into the radiator top hose where the hose fits onto the radiator (ie you took the hose off, put the probe
/html/alpines/2000-08/msg00137.html (7,340 bytes)

100. Re: dieseling (score: 1)
Author: Victor Hughes <v.hughes@student.canberra.edu.au>
Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 09:32:46 +1000
What octane fuel are you using? By increasing the bore (slightly) and decking the head and block you may have raised the compression ratio just enough to cause dieseling on lower octane fuels, parti
/html/alpines/2000-08/msg00168.html (8,460 bytes)

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