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When I replaced the bezels on my Speedo and rev. counter I used a large jubilee clip to support them whilst leveraging up the tabs. Bought closed cell black neoprene cord of eBay to replace the rubber seals, available in many diameters and used super glue to stick the ends together. Regards Paul.

Still useful for reference. Regards Paul.

Early in the production run of the 2L Vitesse a different seat was used for the convertible to increase the legroom. Regards Paul.

The actuating arm on the fuel pump for early Mk1 2L is different from the later ones which is the same as Mk2 2L. Easy enough to change the arm. Regards Paul.

Revington TR list them at £2.18 and immediately available. Regards Paul. https://www.revingtontr.com/product/608703/name/spring-clip

Only trouble I had was a balance weight on the front of the propshaft catching the tunnel with someone in front passenger seat, solved it by turning chassis plate over to drop rear of gearbox/overdrive. Rear mount to chassis plate bolts are awkward to get to when everything installed, I cut a slot for a screwdriver in the nut end to let me rotate the bolt while holding the nut still. Regards Paul

As said above I just replaced the rubber blade found the complete blades I purchased complete rubbish, blade edge not finished so gave worse wipe than old ones. Replacement rubbers bought from Halfords, only minor alterations needed. Regards Paul.

Thanks for the replies, as said no changes, not even petrol, since runs prior to holiday, not had a chance to check anything yet. Have a complete distributor to exchange with existing one to bypass electronic ignition and a spare coil so this might be my first port of call rather than strip the carburettors. Might take of rocker gear to see how well valve bounce using a plastic hammer, decisions decisions. Many thanks Paul.

Have lumination electronic ignition, for a good number of years and distributor doctor rotor arm, tappet noise seemed about right on tick over. Regards Paul.

Car, Vitesse 2L Mk1, ran fine before I went on holiday for two weeks, took it out yesterday after a few miles started misfiring and engine cutting and back firing didn't think I was going to get home. No work done on car since previous run, less than a thousand miles since having the head converted to unleaded, seat inserts, bronze valve guides, as recommended, etc, distributor hasn't moved and no petrol bought since previous run. So sticking valve, ignition component just starting to fail, something blocking fuel to carbs who knows but I think I will start by checking cards are clean unless someone has a better idea. Joys of classic motoring. Regards Paul.

As above don't think available new, got one from Mick Dolphin years ago, just a thought would a couple of suitable sized Terry clips be an alternative. Regards Paul.

Makes my method of making a concrete former, cast in the air box, when I made my Stainless Steel air box seem very old fashioned. Regards Paul.

Not fitted to Mk1 2L as said, but when I made a stainless-steel air box I also fitted stainless hoses. Wether it made any difference??. Regards Paul.

Cleanliness is essential for a good job, using panel wipe and a tac cloth. Regards Paul.

I use one of these in my Vitesse. https://revotec.com/product-category/electronic-fan-controllers/ Regards Paul