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by Jboy964
Tue Feb 05, 2019 5:24 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Anti freeze in vintage Austins
Replies: 5
Views: 6433

Re: Anti freeze in vintage Austins

As this post has been resurrected after 12 months I might also add that Alphi 11 has been in my car for all of that time, with no problems. I used roughly a 1/3 Alphi to 2/3rds water mix and have not yet needed to top it up. No leaks, all going well, my philosophy is leave well enough alone! Cheers,...
by Jboy964
Mon Dec 17, 2018 2:26 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Nickel plating
Replies: 1
Views: 3929

Nickel plating

I am looking for recommendations for polishing and re plating of the nickel plated windscreen surround from my car please.

Thanks, John
by Jboy964
Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:28 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Austin 7 crankcase front bearing lip repair
Replies: 1
Views: 2447

Re: Austin 7 crankcase front bearing lip repair

Happy to say crankcase front lip now repaired
by Jboy964
Sat Jun 30, 2018 2:52 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Seen on eBay
Replies: 5
Views: 5672

Seen on eBay

I’m curious to know more about this car for sale with a dealer on eBay. Is it a known car?

John

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 3006093764
by Jboy964
Fri Jun 29, 2018 8:37 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Austin 7 crankcase front bearing lip repair
Replies: 1
Views: 2447

Austin 7 crankcase front bearing lip repair

I am seeking advice regarding the repair or replacement of the crankcase front bearing lip to my 1928 Seven. Are there any VAR members who are also seven owners with experience of this please?

John
by Jboy964
Mon Dec 18, 2017 4:46 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Anti freeze in vintage Austins
Replies: 5
Views: 6433

Anti freeze in vintage Austins

I have had Fernox Alphi 11 recommended as a more environmentally friendly anti freeze for use in my 1928 chummy. I don’t plan to use the car while we have frost and salt on the roads but it is always useful to be able to move it without having to refill and then drain down again. Any other members h...
by Jboy964
Sat Oct 14, 2017 4:56 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Paint code
Replies: 1
Views: 2769

Paint code

Hello folks. I am searching for a paint code or reference for Auto Brown, the colour that my 1928 Seven currently wears. Can anyone help?