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Whilst doing the brakes on the herald estate, noticed the exhaust has seen better days - awaiting lead time from the club for a new exhaust, but the exhaust manifold has obviously been a problem in the past as the joint is bolted rather than studs and nuts, is this an issue or do i just replace the bolts? If just a case of replacing the bolts do they need to be anything special? (have tried to get a replacement manifold but I'm struggling at present to find a decent one in stock anywhere)

Thanks Colin, self doubt I guess creeping in, I can remember them being a pain to do and in front of the shoes just seemed too easy. Really could do with getting an old copy of Haynes manual as I have the soft back one and the images aren’t great

Given the cracking weather I thought I’d have a quick check over the herald, noticed the brake fluid had dropped a bit, leak on rear wheel cylinder. So stripped the brakes, replace the hose and the cylinder, cleaned the adjuster. Came to put the springs back on the shoes and the manual differed to what was on the car the lower photo is as it was, the top photo is where I have put the springs - which is correct or does it not matter? the split pin has been installed (just after the photo taken)

It’s a 13/60. It worked ok before the service and after the service until the condenser packed up. I’ll try upping the revs to start with. Stalls when you pull up as though the tickover isn’t high enough?

As I have been made redundant it’s given me time to sort the herald estate, we had it serviced a while back, it broke down and fault traced to faulty condenser so that was swapped out. Now the car will start and drive on choke, but once its warm if the choke is fully in the car cuts out, it will run if the choke is partly out (about 1/4 inch). does tye carb need richening up a tad or is the timing slightly off? theres going to be loads of stupid questions over the next few weeks.

I’ll give MeV spares ago, his prices seem very competitive.

Need to order a few bits to work on the herald, normally pop in to fitchetts or paddocks when we visit family, however this time I need to have the stuff delivered, I’ve found MeV spares who’s prices look extremely competitive or Ang spares (eBay) any comments re quality?

Ok thanks, I’ve order a replacement but il use as a temporary fix

I need to repair the low tension lead inside the distributor, is the cable standard wire whilst I wait for a replacement

John, good to know, it would have got us home rather than being towed!

Thanks Pete, old condenser fitted, backfire gone and car runs.

Herald was serviced, been to 2 shows, used last weekend and were on the way to a show today, started fine, ran ok for about 1/2 mile then starting running rough, eventually lost power going up hill and died. Not sure where to start, checked points, ok, replaced wire to LV side as it was poor condition. Started and it misfired and no power and then cuts out. If anything it seemed to get to temperature quicker than normal (but it is warm today). Any ideas? I’m thinking timing or condenser (I may put the old plugs back in)

I think the car is on 4.5 rims as standard. There’s 2 parts number listing for the trims, one for the saloon / convertible and one for the estate. I’m guessing the parts I have been supplied is for a herald car not an estate

I have purchased some wheel trim rings for the estate, but I cannot get them to fit - it’s almost as off they are too shallow. Has anyone got the recess dimension

The weather has been good today so I decided it was time to drain the tank as the car won’t run on the fuel in the tank. It’s a very strange colour - best described as straw like colour, tank removed and I’ll get it cleaned at work tomorrow. Gave me an excuse to check the fuel line only to find rubber hoses held in place with zip ties. So I’ll replace with ethanol proof pipe and clips. Hopefully next weekend the car will run off the tank!