I'm not that worried about it - I've always carried a set of points just in case there was ever an issue with the Petronix Ignitor.

But curiosity has now taken a firm hold of me... why does this happen?

Like most people on this site I need to know what the state of health is with my car at all times... if only I cared for my girlfriend in the same way.

if my understaning of what you are saying is correct than yep - they seem to be my symptoms.

what's wrong Doc?

I've noticed very occasionally that when I put my key in the ignition and turn one click to the right - without engaging the starter - the engine will for a split second jolt a bit, like it's about to turn over and start. I was talking to a mechanic mate the other day and he said that it's usually a sign that the distributor is having issues...

I've got a standard A12 distributor with one of those Petronix kits in it - it's been in there for a few years with no problems. Highly recommend the conversion actually.

Can anyone shed any light as to what is happening.

I have used the Nulon engine oil clean and radiator clean before (a few times cause I'm a sucker) and have to admit that they both did seem to clean extremely well...

But sometimes I wonder if they are at all too harsh inside your engine. I mean my tappets looked like they had never had a drop of oil on them after one treatment.

Because they usually develop problems about a month after the warranty runs out.

I'm such a sucker for additives, if i walk into Auto One for fuse I'll come out with some engine or fuel additive that I really don't need as well - anyone else have this problem?

Anyway what I wanted to know about is this 'Slick 50' gearbox additive stuff. Has anyone else ever used it?... and if so have they noticed any improvements or anything at all???

Please help before I buy another additive I did not need in the first place.

the same thing happened to me a while back... turned out that the place that I filled up at (on Sydney's northern beaches) had it's fuel tanks contaminated with water. I was not impressed. They had no premium or LRP.

Just drain all oil - drain fuel tank - change all filters and start over again. should be fine... well that worked for me at least.

As the title says I'm looking to buy a VH40 or VH44 brake booster in good working condition.

Thanks,

Matt.

Can anyone tell me a good place in Sydney to get a set of extractors slightly modified? I've got to get one of the braches slightly changed as in my car they are bumping up against the passenger side footwell.

Thanks,

Matt.

There was a set on ebay a few weeks back that where going for about $400... but I don;t think they were in anywhere as nice a condition as yours. I think they are refered to as 'American Racing Wheels' or something like that. Can anyone shead light on that?

They look good - right up there with a nice set of minilites in my opinion.