Development update...
Decided to change the engine mounting arrangement. Now subframe mounted using simple 2.5mm thick brackets welded to the subframe. Rubbers are 40mm multi-purpose ones for kit cars. Engine now sits just 2mm off the steering rack so it is as low as it can go. I have not run the car on the road yet but vibration from the drivers seat is much reduced even at idle.
AVO front shocks. Took these off to fit aluminium spring platforms underneath the top mounts. Previously I had pieces of tube welded to the bottom of the mount but these were noisy as they were a tight fit agianst the outside of the spring. When I removed the shocks I found the bottom poly bush on both shocks was destroyed with the inner sleeve actually rubbing against the shock eyelet. Not happy - these have only done 7k miles! Searching on the net reveals these bushes to be useless, so I will speak with Jigsaw next week to see whats best. I'm thinking of welding a 36mm sleeve of 1 inch OD and 7/8's ID to the shock eyelet and fitting a standard sprint bush instead.
Xmas present - Adjustable front tie bars from Sprintspeed - now fitted awaiting 4 wheel alignment.
Birthday present - Complete new carpet - Fitted
Another Birthday present - classic look radio - fitted, along with parcel shelf.
Max rpm - now raised to 6500 through the Megajolt ECU.
Other things to do.
Change out sump gasket- again!
Fit sprint slave cylinder to manta gearbox to replace old humber? slave cylinder that has a slight weep.
Fit Trans X LSD ££££££
Cheers for now
Ian