[ThisWayUp]

Thanks MJ - That's really interesting. I'll need to examine the back of the engine in more detail and see what's going on.

That's a useful prompt regards the leadtimes for parts. I really need to crack on and get bits on order or risk extending this project out.

Is the Elring Dirko reasonable to also use on the inlet manifold to seal it all back up?

I'll take a look at the pads on the chain tensioners and see what's happening there. It's not overly 'ticky' on start-up but, as we're this far it would be silly not to take a look and see what's happening.

I was quite please with the radiator. It looks in good condition. I now have good access to replace the noisy old a/c fan with the one that's sat on my shelf for the best part of 18 months. The previous owner spent a bit of money on the a/c and it's fully functional. The fan would run fine as long as you didn't hit a pothole or round a bend too quick, otehrwise it headed off into a 'death wobble' and all the noise that brought.

Thanks,
Brian