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Last post by Keith 'Supaimpy' Laming
Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:12 pm
Pressure bleeders - hydraulics and cooling system
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knac1234 »
Sat Apr 27, 2024 3:16 pm
First post
Hello all,
Thought I'd get your input on this question.
I just purchased this item for use in doing my first brake fluid flush/bleed (clutch and...
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Hi Julian. No reason they should not work on an imp. Personally I have never needed anything other than a good bleed bottle for doing brakes or...
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Last post by moose
Sun Apr 28, 2024 9:21 am
12" tyres
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by
Steve »
Tue Apr 02, 2024 12:38 pm
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Could anybody advise as to where I can purchase tyres for 12 rims,(originals)? Please. Just been to my local tyre shop and I'd have more luck buying...
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Steve,
No problem. Hopefully that helps you with brand and/or size selections.
Yes, the Imp (and most of my other cars) are indeed miniature in...
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Last post by knac1234
Sun Apr 28, 2024 1:29 am
Nikki Carburettor
Replies: 2
by
Geomowat »
Mon Apr 01, 2024 8:46 pm
First post
Does anyone know what was the model type or number of the Nikki Carb that was sold in the 1970s for the Imp? I believe that it was sold with a...
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AFAIK, there was only one Nikki carb - but it could be configured with different jets etc depending on the application. Sadly those jets are now made...
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Last post by impmann
Mon Apr 08, 2024 11:38 am
No more filling your Imp at BP
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by
Grahame59 »
Fri Mar 22, 2024 7:20 am
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All,
It seems BP have a new policy of not allowing cars to fill up if any body panel is open. As the Imp's tank is in the boot the staff will not...
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Tim,
Yes, it would appear to be 'click bait'. I did initially panic a bit, I'll be honest.
My partner's daughter is at uni but has a part-time job...
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Last post by Grahame59
Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:40 am
Needles and springs for Strombergs and Su's
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by
Roy Sims »
Wed Mar 13, 2024 9:48 am
First post
Hi, I have never had a car with a single or twin constant depression carbs, I have had plenty of cars with DCOE's and DHLA's and can figure them out....
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Thanks Mike, the reason I'm asking for all of this info now is that I have access to a large stock of needles and springs for a short period until...
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Last post by Roy Sims
Mon Mar 18, 2024 1:59 pm
Scissor or other Lift advice please
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by
Rustbucket »
Mon Feb 05, 2024 10:56 am
First post
Hi All,
I find as I am no longer in the first flush of youth, grovelling under my Stiletto is becoming increasingly difficult. I would like to get it...
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Thanks for the info Bob, that's very helpful.
Tim, your comments re the weight are very welcome. One of the important factors is being able to move...
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Last post by Rustbucket
Wed Feb 07, 2024 4:12 pm
Small amount of oil seeping from around the filler tube
Replies: 13
by
knac1234 »
Mon Jan 01, 2024 6:44 pm
First post
Hello all,
I had noticed a bit of oil laying on the engine casting below the starter motor and towards the back of the car. Minor amount, but...
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Try a cylinder leak down test and it will tel you what is leaking
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Last post by moose
Mon Jan 29, 2024 3:52 pm
Rosemary Smith
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Uncle Henry »
Thu Dec 07, 2023 1:11 pm
First post
Wouldn't it be nice to have a printed magazine containing an In Memoriam feature on our late President, and a series of images of her presenting...
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I know that many of us already have Rosemary's autobiography, but it would be a fascinating read if someone were to put together an entire (special?)...
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Last post by oli
Wed Dec 13, 2023 9:30 pm
Adding fuses to the hillman imp - keeping it simple
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by
John A Ross »
Sun Nov 19, 2023 10:32 pm
First post
Thats the series done, loads of nice simple things to do to add a few fuses to your imp and get peace of mind.
Nearly all reversable .
First few...
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John
Thanks for the feedback, I have no idea who actually watches them :lol: most of the time
Ah, that is a common issue, sometimes the tech,...
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Last post by John A Ross
Wed Dec 06, 2023 11:03 am
To Dip or Not to Dip? That is the Question!!
Replies: 10
by
StormUK »
Fri Nov 24, 2023 8:29 am
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So, I am just starting out on the restoration journey and am contemplating getting the bodyshell dipped prior to any rust repair. What are people's...
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Thanks for the reply Mike. The company I have spoken with is Enviro-strip. I believe these have been used twice by Car SOS so you would hope they...
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Last post by StormUK
Fri Nov 24, 2023 5:54 pm
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Last post by Social Media
Thu Nov 23, 2023 12:34 pm
How To - Fuel filler none return valve, where is it ?
Replies: 6
by
keanej »
Mon Aug 28, 2023 8:20 pm
First post
A few years ago someone posted a topic on how to modify the fuel filler pipe to stop petrol being ejected on hard braking.
It seems to have...
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I was wondering where that article went - I made one up for my car so I don't eject fuel when Autotesting. It works well. Filling up is a little...
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Last post by oli
Thu Aug 31, 2023 7:15 am
New member introduction
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by
Rooteslondon »
Tue Aug 08, 2023 10:00 pm
First post
New to the club and forum. Joined Rootes Ladbroke Hall London as an apprentice two months before the Imp was launched. Grew up with the Imp with all...
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Hi John875
The car was neither a road car or the land speed record. It was one of many Sir Henry's racing cars, of which only this one survived....
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Last post by johnh875
Wed Aug 16, 2023 6:58 am
BMW engine conversions how to videos.
Replies: 1
by
Dom »
Sun Jul 16, 2023 12:27 am
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Not interested in any negative comments about fitting BMW engines to imps / variants. If it’s not for you it’s not for you and that’s fine keep it to...
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Nice one Dom,
I've watched a few already and you have done a good job, well done
Cheers
Col.
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Last post by colimp66
Tue Jul 18, 2023 9:06 am
Nice write up in Telegraph on the Imp
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by
John A Ross »
Fri May 05, 2023 7:20 pm
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Nice write up in Telegraph on the Imp
best visit direct if you do not have a Facebook account to use
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Tried again and it worked for me. Also had a quick scan of the comments, they range from the 'usual' to the ridiculous!
My memories from the 1970’s...
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Last post by bazzateer
Wed Jun 21, 2023 7:54 am
Trailers
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by
Red Baron »
Tue Apr 25, 2023 6:17 pm
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Evening does anyone tow an imp on one of those trailers like the Brian James micro max or similar designed for aigos or 107s to go behind a motor...
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I considered buying a trailer at one point, in the end I've only used one two times a year, may be one year it was three weekends. So after...
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Last post by keanej
Wed Apr 26, 2023 10:26 pm
Three Imps I owned
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by
Dion »
Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:01 pm
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Article about some Imps I owned.
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I enjoyed it too. :D
IM 8)
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Last post by ImpManiac
Tue Apr 25, 2023 1:43 pm
Engine runs after turing ignition off.
Replies: 4
by
Dom »
Fri Apr 07, 2023 7:55 pm
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Hi all... Yep, i must be totaly stuck if im turning to the forum to ask for help! :shock: :shock: :shock:
please refrain from saying you wouldnt...
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No worries, remote diagnosis always fun.
Is the ignition switch faulty ? Could try simply connecting the brown and wite wires across a switch. If it...
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Last post by bks974c
Sat Apr 08, 2023 6:06 pm
What's not to like?
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by
tuk841 »
Sat Mar 04, 2023 6:35 pm
First post
Maybe not an achievement to all, but to jump in the Imp after four months, turn the key and have a faultless, enjoyable, warm drive for 40miles,...
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A story: when I was young (can anyone remember that) in the 1980s I would occasionally buy an Imp which came up for sale when I needed one. I had 12...
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Last post by spares
Wed Mar 29, 2023 6:14 pm
Anyone else still got one of these ?
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by
Uncle Henry »
Fri Feb 24, 2023 4:50 pm
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Maybe we need a reboot ?
UH.
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Forgot to mention that the poster was produced to drum up support for the Imp 40th Anniversary. Quite apt that Andy should find his in time for the...
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Last post by KeithR
Wed Mar 29, 2023 5:49 pm
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Last post by impmann
Wed Mar 15, 2023 1:08 pm
Is he mad ?
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by
Uncle Henry »
Fri Feb 24, 2023 3:19 pm
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Not my words... UH 20230224_151733.jpg
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I remember that issue well.
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Last post by bazzateer
Wed Mar 15, 2023 12:36 am
875 sport engine mods
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by
Malcom »
Thu Feb 23, 2023 9:00 pm
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Evening all,
I have an 875 sport engine I want to modify. My budget is tight. Any thoughts on all aspects ie machining, lightning and balancing,...
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Hi Malcolm welcome to the forum, if your budget is tight you are going to have to do a lot of the labour yourself. If you want a copy of Tim...
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Last post by moose
Thu Mar 02, 2023 6:03 am
BMW donuts
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by
Bobbycham »
Sun Feb 19, 2023 10:16 am
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Any definitive answer on how to overcome the difference in bolt sizes between normal Imp and BMW donuts just wondered what users were doing to...
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This topic always generates debate. I stated many years ago that if someone with same BHP & Torque as my rally car used in the same conditions...
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Last post by moose
Tue Feb 28, 2023 1:51 pm
Battery recommendations
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by
Bobbycham »
Sun Feb 12, 2023 4:14 pm
First post
Hello ALL
Any recommendations on battery for Chamois , Make, code Nos etc .
Are terminals closer to body or closer to battery clamp/ seen pictures...
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Bob
Recommend this as it fits and has much more power than an 038 but still fits, recommend Tanya Batteries as always had excellent service and...
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Last post by bks974c
Mon Feb 13, 2023 8:51 am
Voltage regulator
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by
Bobbycham »
Thu Feb 02, 2023 2:07 pm
First post
Hello
Can anyone please explain the voltage regulator for the Imps , l did read somewhere that it is to protect the gauges ?
if so what gauges in...
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Oli
You need to watch with the lucas bi-metal stabalisers, they set their on/off period based on the time it takes to heat a strip and break the...
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Last post by John A Ross
Mon Feb 06, 2023 10:36 am
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Last post by John A Ross
Tue Jan 24, 2023 10:48 am
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Last post by impman1965
Sun Jan 15, 2023 3:57 pm
Wiring up a rev counter
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by
Bobbycham »
Sun Jan 08, 2023 4:34 pm
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Stiletto rev counter as pictured IMG_20230108_161822084.jpg
The wires on it don't tally up with wiring diagram colour wise , could anyone enlighten...
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Thanks lads
perfectly clear now , particularly with diagrams & picture
GJ Bob Imp005
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Last post by Bobbycham
Mon Jan 09, 2023 12:56 pm
2023
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bks974c »
Sun Jan 01, 2023 9:20 am
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Happy New Year to everyone, hope it's everything you hope for.
Scott
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Have a great one
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Last post by Dave ' Linwood ' Lane
Sun Jan 01, 2023 5:41 pm
Switch for wipers
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by
Bobbycham »
Sat Dec 31, 2022 11:46 am
First post
Happy New Year to ALL
In the process of investigating wiring (l am no electrician ) Looking at various wiring diagrams , particularly switch for...
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This thread has got me thinking, Clan had full 2 speed with intermittent and single sweep plus wash all on the same stalk -MX5.
Karen's Sport has 2...
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Last post by bks974c
Sun Jan 01, 2023 12:23 pm
Rally enquiry about events of 50 years ago
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by
chairman@theimpclub »
Mon Dec 19, 2022 11:45 pm
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This enquiry came in via the Club website today. Can anyone help Jose? A quick internet search shows that a Michael Fothergill did compete in the...
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Interesting to note from that entry list that there was a 3500cc Hillman Avenger... :shock:
3500 Marina too, must have been specials,
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Last post by The Nun
Thu Dec 29, 2022 5:28 pm
Bolt tightening
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moose »
Wed Nov 30, 2022 4:51 pm
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This may help people as to how bolts work and what really is torque. How many head gaskets have failed in the past due to dirty threads, lack of...
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Yes that would be interesting, but I think the point is to do it properly you need to lubricate all turning parts that have friction.
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Last post by moose
Fri Dec 02, 2022 7:44 pm
rear window bottom
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by
colin rooney »
Thu Oct 13, 2022 6:37 pm
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Hi all i need to gauge how many people out there would be interested in the bottom section of the rear window ,most of the tops are ok so looking at...
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This post might need a nudge - so NUDGE.
AG
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Last post by Uncle Henry
Tue Nov 29, 2022 8:12 am
record price for an USA Imp
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Dion »
Thu Nov 24, 2022 12:50 am
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On Bring A Trailer, a modified Imp was sold for $24000.00
Is this is record price?
The high price is surprising because there's no evidence of it...
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That seems a ridiculous price for that particular car. At best it is an L4 engine, not a Sport. Seats appear to have been re upholstered too....
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Last post by oli
Sat Nov 26, 2022 10:19 am
Rear Hatch Seals
Replies: 25
by
Retroman »
Sun Aug 07, 2022 4:36 pm
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Hi out there,
I am having a nervous breakdown trying to get my rear hatch closed after fitting new seals. I am an idiot and may have the upper one...
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Hi Paul,
Yes plate is fully extended.
Got a longer one coming from Bob.
Also noticed my atrocious spelling mistake, Whole, Hole. :lol:
Thanks
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Last post by Retroman
Sun Aug 21, 2022 11:18 am
998 ENGINES
by
Bobbycham »
Tue Jun 28, 2022 2:02 pm
Seeing the high prices of 998 engines and not moving in the right circles to obtain one and the fact that you don't see them offered too often , when...
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Last post by Bobbycham
Tue Jun 28, 2022 2:02 pm
What is this interior color called?
Replies: 4
by
dpalmer »
Sun May 22, 2022 4:09 pm
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I'm getting a certificate from Bob and realized that I need to indicate the color of the interior as the vin will not give me that information. I'm...
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Dave
Yes, nothing specific and not always correct, the interior in our othr white MK 1 is red, not black, not 100% sure where some of the infor...
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Last post by John A Ross
Sun May 22, 2022 6:45 pm
Gasket or not
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Bobbycham »
Sun May 01, 2022 12:50 pm
First post
Just loaded rear hatch hinges onto Pet . What is generally accepted method ? gasket under hinge plate? if so what material?
Should l use washers?...
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Picked up some 0.30 mm (0.012 )thick silicon sheet from local gasket manufacturer here in Devizes
Should do the business.
GJ Bob Imp005
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Last post by Bobbycham
Wed May 04, 2022 4:42 pm
Imp Sport on Ebay, or is it?
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by
oli »
Sat Apr 30, 2022 5:31 pm
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Anyone else seen the Imp Sport (G reg) on Ebay for sale?
Maybe it's just me, but it doesn't look quite true to me.
Reasons;
No Reclining seats,...
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Roof vents deleted 3/3/72
LNK was built late Dec 72 with no vents.
Yes that would be correct they'd long gone by then.
There may of course be...
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Last post by The Nun
Wed May 04, 2022 9:02 am
3 Replies
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Last post by phatbob
Mon Apr 25, 2022 6:35 pm
Disc brake conversion. Servo
Replies: 7
by
crablogger »
Sat Apr 09, 2022 5:10 pm
First post
Hi There
I am finally getting round to fitting front discs to my husky. (Its only taken me 43 years!) I bought a micra based kit from Robin Human....
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I'm only guessing but 1992 seals might be better rubber thus not so affected by silicone than today's seals, exactly the same as the run of the mill...
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Last post by The Nun
Sun Apr 24, 2022 7:44 pm
ImpSport Ign Maps for AndyG
Replies: 1
by
Lotus-e-Clan »
Fri Apr 22, 2022 8:53 am
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Hi Andy,
Couldn't attach files to PM, so I've created a new post.
These are Canems Maps using TPS not Vacuum advance so may be of no use, but you...
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Thanks Peter. Food for thought. I will copy those down and see what transpires.
Cheers AG
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Last post by Uncle Henry
Fri Apr 22, 2022 9:01 am
Rare Imp parts and accessories , Feel free to add any
Replies: 182
by
Dave ' Linwood ' Lane »
Thu Feb 11, 2010 7:58 pm
First post
As requested by a few heres some rare stuff you could by back in the day for your new Imp
Gear lever lock , locks it in reverse , superseded by the...
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Be interesting to know how successful they were, I've never ever seen one fitted and in use, or known anyone having fitted one before.
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Last post by The Nun
Fri Apr 08, 2022 9:58 am
Suggestion for Regalia Item. UK sticker.
Replies: 14
by
phatbob »
Sun Jan 30, 2022 6:43 pm
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Once upon a time, Imp Club Regalia used sell a rather nice GB sticker for we Brits who took our Imps abroad. Now that we all need to replace them...
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Looks good, implies it sticks to the body hopefully outside of the back window, looking at the sports lid there isn't really a space so I'll need...
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Last post by keanej
Sat Mar 05, 2022 10:37 pm
Robin Human
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by
Smokey mow »
Mon Feb 28, 2022 4:50 pm
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Does anyone have contact with Robin Human, that could give him a nudge for me?
Last November I paid Robin £100 to manufacture a clutch release...
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Thank you both.
Robin has now been in contact with me and has promised the part will be with me by the end of the week. 🤞
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Last post by Smokey mow
Mon Feb 28, 2022 8:14 pm
Starter motor solenoid
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by
African Imp »
Sun Feb 20, 2022 2:30 pm
First post
Guys and gals, I need some help!
I am preparing a late friends yacht for sale , when he passed away his will stated that his forty foot long yacht...
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The springs there to make sure the pinion stays withdrawn when not in use so it cant accidentally engage with the engine at speed as the revs would...
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Last post by African Imp
Mon Feb 21, 2022 7:04 am
Wiring dilemma
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by
Cali Simon »
Fri Feb 18, 2022 12:47 am
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Hi, begging a favour. Anyone able to quickly take a couple of photos of any '65/6/7 era Imp (mine happens to be a '67 Californian) of where the...
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5 This is the part of the loom that goes through the grommet on the drivers side into the boot area
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Last post by The Nun
Sat Feb 19, 2022 9:50 am
USA Barn Find - Body & Chassis ID Numbers
Replies: 5
by
dpalmer »
Sun Jan 30, 2022 5:49 pm
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Hey everyone, I'm a new member from the USA. I recently purchased a project Imp that has been sitting in a barn since 1981. It does not run but it's...
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Matching numbers is brilliant news indeed :-)
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Last post by John A Ross
Thu Feb 03, 2022 6:27 pm
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