'RATTO' LIVES!!!!!! Drove the car today - well backwards and forwards in the garage - trying to free a front seized drum on the passenger side (it mostly worked). The car just needed more fuel and some jumper leads and it started really well and settled into a very steady idle. I ran it up to temperature and held it there for some time without problems. The oil is very clean and there is no blow by. All good.

If I can sort the brakes then I can take it for a more substantial drive around the property. I filled the brake reservoir but I can't get any pressure at the peddle - any ideas greatly appreciated!

I am already so impressed with the engine access and its simplicity so much better than having half your body stuck in the rear of an 850 FIAT.