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Thanks for the info, I'll take a look (eBay barred at work, so will look later)

cheers,
Ben

The tank on my P4 has started leaking Sad

Anyone got one for sale please?

Or, failing that, does anyone know if it's possible to effect repair on these tanks? MOT is coming up soon.

Hi Guys,

I need some new ht leads for a 1991 Permanent 4 (non-cat). All the motor factors list only for the 1.7 ie 16v. Can I use these leads, or if not can anyone help me finding a source for reas ...

yes, I think maybe tappets. I'll try some thicker oil and see if the problem goes away Cool

In all honesty I think the 146 is a bit soul-less and oddly styled, but each to their own. If I wanted a hatchback I'd go for a 145, but otherwise go for a 155. I'm biased of course because I have a 2 ...

Unlikely to be the water pump then as it is only a few weeks old. Engine is not overheating, just getting up to 80 or 90 in traffic and then I get the knocking. Wouldn't the water pump knock all the t ...

Hi,

Thanks for the reply. Hopefully it's not the water pump as I had a new one fitted 3,000 miles ago when I had the timing belts changed. Is the water pump knocking associated with a hot engine th ...

Hi guys. Not been here for a while as have been busy recently.

Having a small problem with the '91 P4. It happens when it gets hot, like when you've slowed down for a few minutes in some traffic an ...

Here's an option - to avoid getting clamped, carry 4 wheel clamps with you and put one on each wheel when you park up Twisted Evil

Guys. There's a few bits'n'bobs on eBay being sold by 'mangoparts' - suspect Mangoletsi getting rid of various random old stuff.

http://cgi6.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&userid ...

Do you think they dumped it next to yours because they want someone to look after it (i.e. you) Surprised

Thanks Dave, I haven't fixed the filler cap problem because I can't replicate it. Every time I put fuel in the cap comes off easily, but Tracee still has trouble Confused

Anyway, it may have been smoki ...

Thanks for the ideas guys. From what I can tell the smoke is more black than blue (indicating fuel problem?). It doesn't seem to be using any oil either.

I'm not sure exactly when the smoke is comi ...

Followed Tracee in the P4 up the dual carriageway this morning and noticed very very occassionally small puffs of dark smoke coming from the exhaust. Barely noticeable unless you're paranoid like me, ...

I think one of the problems is that it's not an "ordinary" car so the market is restricted and you may have to wait for the right buyer, so it's not necessarily a simple case of it being over-priced - ...

Hi Paul,

You have an email!

Sorry Luciano, I didn't get chance to look this weekend due to bad weather yesterday when I got time to look, I didn't want to be under the car in a thunderstorm. I'll try and look tonight. Sorry for ...

it could be possible that the breather circuit has become clogged, and the fuel tank is depressurized, which causes the fuel cap to stick. do you hear any sucking noise from the filler just after open ...

Could be worse - wasn't there a Nissan version called the Europe that was basically the same only with Nissan badges?

I guessed from the centres - I'll have a look tomorrow and be back here on Monday.

Does anyone have a problem with their fuel filler cap sticking? The one on my girlfriends '91 P4 stuck fast today and she had to get some guy at the garage to get the grips onto it.

I thought about ...

I'll try and help. Won't get chance until the weekend. Do you have any photos you could post showing exactly where you want the measurement from etc to avoid any misunderstanding?

Hi guys. Passenger side rear brake caliper on the P4 is gubbered. Anyone got one going spare?

you can make sure you get really good coverage and a top finnish

assumes you're good at stuff like this - Id assume the finish from a pro would be better than what I could do due to lack of technic ...

Maybe it would be easier and cheaper to get them re-finished by the people doing the blasting. There's a general metal finishers (not wheel refurber) near where I work that will blast and re-coat for ...