12-07-2019, 05:17 PM
Many thanks to one and all for discussion and advice. The techical looking white silicone seal arrived from Jamie, and has so far given the most oil tight hour of running ever seen in South Wales. Will further slightly finger tighten the knurled fasteners when the exhaust manifold has cooled. Phew, let's hope that Jamie really has sorted the problem. Following certain Scottish suggestions, I did indeed check the crankcase/block fastenings, and many thanks to Steve Flake for using barrel nuts for easy acess. No looseness found, however.
Now the weekend calls, the roads will probably be almost empty as some sit inside watching cricket, tennis, and a form of motor sport that will be quieter, less exciting, and the paddock far less acessible than Chateau Impney. Pah, there will be no pre 1914 cars at Silverstone, spitting flames from exhausts and smelling of Castrol R.
Now the weekend calls, the roads will probably be almost empty as some sit inside watching cricket, tennis, and a form of motor sport that will be quieter, less exciting, and the paddock far less acessible than Chateau Impney. Pah, there will be no pre 1914 cars at Silverstone, spitting flames from exhausts and smelling of Castrol R.