Month: December 2020

The Jaguar Mark 2 was produced from 1959 to 1967 and in it’s last year before being replaced by the XJ6 was renamed the Jaguar 240 and Jaguar 340. The Mk2 was the first post war Jaguar to use Arabic numerals for its model number. All other Jaguars were denoted by Roman numerals. (e.g. Mk VII, Mk VIII)

GAZ fully adjustable GT dampers are now available for both the 240 and 340 Mk2 saloons to enable the damping bump and rebound rate to be adjusted to suit the conditions and driving style. They have adjustable damping rates which can be altered by means of an easily accessible knob on the side of the units.

GAZ can set the dampers up for general road use and they will also be suitable for occasional track slalom and sprint use, or alternatively they can even be set up for serious racing use if you wish.

GAZ dampers feature a zinc plated body and protective plastic sleeve to keep them looking good and working well for long into the future.

All units are individually tested before leaving the factory and are covered by a 2 year warranty.

The GAZ GT dampers for Jaguar Mk2 retail from £55.03 each plus VAT

For further details visit the GAZ website:
www.gazshocks.com

Back in the 1960s the Mk1 Cortina was a hugely popular car. For those that are still running around GAZ has fully adjustable GT dampers to improve the rear suspension and bring it into the 21st Century.

GAZ fully adjustable GT dampers enable the damping bump and rebound rate to be adjusted to suit the conditions, load and driving style. They have adjustable damping rates which can be altered by means of an easily accessible knob on the side of the units.

GAZ can set these dampers up for general road use or for serious classic racing if that’s your preference.

GAZ dampers feature a zinc plated body and protective plastic sleeve to keep them looking good and working well for long into the future.

All units are individually tested before leaving the factory and are covered by a two year warranty.

GAZ rear dampers for the Cortina Mk1 can be ordered as GT7-2056 and retail at £67.28 + VAT each.

GAZ can also rebuild the front struts of the Mk1 Cortina to whatever specification is required by the owner: direct standard replacement, fast road or various race options.

For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com

Now is the time of year when most MGBs are tucked up in their garages waiting for the first signs of spring, but it’s also the time to get out into the garage and put some added enjoyment into your MGB in the form of a Fidanza lightweight aluminium flywheel.

Fidanza lightweight flywheels offer….
• Faster throttle response and quicker acceleration
• Additional horsepower to the wheels by reducing parasitic losses due to flywheel weight
• Smoother, faster gear shifting
• Easier braking, better slowing (due to reduced rotational mass)
• Reduced clutch wear and improved efficiency (from better heat dissipation)
• Cost savings and longevity (friction plate is replaceable and can be replaced any number of times when worn)
• Potential for increased fuel economy (if you can keep your foot off the gas!)

Fidanza flywheels now come with a new green friction plate coating to protect the steel friction surface from moisture, oil and grease contamination during shipping, storage and installation. The steel friction plate is the only part of the flywheel that is subject to wear and it’s replaceable. When it eventually wears out there is no need to buy a complete new flywheel; just replace the friction plate and you’re off again!

Fidanza flywheels are available for the following MGB models:
1963-1967 1.8 litre 120 tooth flywheel – Fidanza part number 126991
1968-1980 1.8 litre 127 tooth flywheel – Fidanza part number 126801

As a special incentive Fidanza is offering a special winter discount on these flywheels.
The 126991 flywheel is currently on offer at $447.96 instead of the list price of $527.02 and the
126801 is on offer at $388.70 instead of $457.29. Prices are plus shipping and import tax.

For more information on Fidanza’s premium aluminium flywheels and other great products or to find a dealer in your area visit www.fidanza.com

Delivery vans are working overtime at this time of the year and if you’ve spent a long time in a large van you know how cold, loud and tinny that experience can be.

However, if your van happens to be a Mercedes Sprinter, DEI can come to the rescue with its new insulation kits.

A DEI insulation kit will keep the cold out and the warmth in as well as dampening that loud, tinny noise thus making driving a van all day that much more comfortable.

DEI insulation kits contain DEI’s own D-MAT thermal & acoustic insulation, Boom Mat sound damping pads for specific areas, insulated Boom Mat joining tape and Boom Mat spray adhesive to fix it all in place and keep it there – even when summer eventually comes and those panels get unbelievably hot!

DEI Sprinter Van Insulation Kits are available for both short and long wheelbase vans. The short wheelbase kit contains 250 sq. ft. of insulation and can be ordered as part 050400 at £307.11.
The long wheelbase kit contains 350 sq. ft. of insulation and can be ordered as part 050401 at £385.29. Prices are subject to shipping charges and import tax. Visit the designengineering.com website for details.

For more information about this and other DEI Heat and Sound control products visit: www.designengineering.com or e-mail sales@designengineering.com.

The Watt’s linkage (also known as the parallel linkage) is a type of mechanical linkage that allows the axle of a vehicle to travel vertically whilst preventing sideways motion. As the name implies it was invented by James Watt and was included in his patent specification of 1784 for the Watt steam engine.

In spite of its long history the concept works just as well today and it forms the basis of the Burton Watts Linkage kit for the Ford Escort Mk1/2 made for Burton by GRP4 Fabrications.

The kit features high quality fabrication and machining, high quality Aurora rose joints, TIG welded and zinc plated rods, a cast alloy rear cover for extra rigidity, removable Watts pin, a Watts cover pin and swivel that have been designed for ease of lubrication.

The kit can be ordered as part number MP1211L and retails at £330.00 inc.VAT.

Available from Burton’s Performance Centre in Essex or by ordering from the Burton Power website – www.burtonpower.com. For further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281

For Ford Cortina Mk3/Mk4/Mk5 & Transit Mk1/Mk2

With the introduction of the Mk3 Cortina, Ford changed from a one piece propshaft to a two part shaft with a centre bearing. These centre bearings wear in time and produce a pronounced shuddering when the shaft no longer runs snugly in the bearing.

Fortunately, Burton Power can provide a replacement assembly comprising: bearing, rubber and outer casing all for just £45.50 inc. VAT.

The replacement bearing is suitable for:
Ford Cortina Mk3 1970-1976
Ford Cortina Mk4 1976-1979
Ford Cortina Mk5 1979-1982
Ford Taunus TC Mk1 1970-1975
Ford Taunus TC2 Mk2 1976-1979
Ford Taunus TC3 Mk3 1979-1982
Ford Transit Mk1 1965-1978
Ford Transit Mk2 1978-1985 (excluding overdrive models)

Available from Burton’s Performance Centre in Essex or by ordering from the Burton Power website – www.burtonpower.com. For further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281

The Ford Atlas Axle started life in the 1960s being used in the Transit Mk1. It proved tough and durable and was soon used in the powerful V6 Capri model as a heavy duty alternative to the English axle.
It was later used in most of the Capri Mk2/3 range, the 2.0/2.3 Cortinas, the later Transit models and continued into the Sierra range in the P100 pick-up truck.

It’s heavy-duty ability made it suitable for competition use, but its weight counted against it due to its cast iron casing.

Burton Power now have a lightweight alloy casing for the Atlas ‘pigs head’ differential housing which has been manufactured to take the larger 60mm axle tubes specifically for competition use.

The alloy housing can be ordered as part number AXAT11 and retails at £759.50 inc. VAT. It is suitable for most Capri models and modified competition Escort Mk1/Mk2 using a narrow Atlas/Mk 1 Capri unit.

Available from Burton’s Performance Centre in Essex or by ordering from the Burton Power website – www.burtonpower.com. For further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281

Brown & Geeson has over 25 year’s experience of supplying steering wheel and hub kits in the UK; today its range of hub kits boasts over 800 vehicle applications from classic to modern.
Its latest introduction, the BG8368 is a new collapsible hub kit suitable for all 1994 to 1999 Ferrari F355 cars.
B-G Hub Kits are produced in Italy from the finest cast aluminium materials and are dual drilled to be compatible with various steering wheels featuring either a 6 x 70mm PCD pattern (such as MOMO, Sparco, OMP, Simoni, Mountney M-Range) or 6 x 74mm PCD pattern (such as Nardi, Personal, Raid).
The BG8368 collapsible hub kit retails at £71.99 inc. VAT.

For more details contact Brown & Geeson Ltd.
+44 (0) 1268 764411 or visit their website: www.b-gdirect.com