Ninka

Looks like a stock piston. It has the small flat circle on the top which certainly the Mahle pistons I used in the past did not. May or may not be accurate Really would need to see it from the other side to tell!

It's been a while, so I will dust off the old girl and let her come out in the sunshine for a change :o)

Too many other activities on those dates (and most of December actually), so no go for me this time.

But I am sure there are only upstanding quality citizens in that area ....................... Never safe anywhere these days!!

Looks like a really nice drive. Oh well, next time!

A bit short, but could be the flexplate.

HD Chain and Tensioner with higher spring presure. Part of the issue with stock chain is that it is quite weak, and is likely to stretch, especially with stronger springs.

Still have the Christening to attend on Sunday 22nd, so that's a no from me

I have done this many times over the 10 1/2 years I have owned my BA, and have never had any issues. Worst problem is that the serpentine belt gets a bit dry, but a couple of squirts of silicone oil or tyre shine fixes that. Maybe the general use sh*te electrical connectors!

Good news Phil, good thing you caught it early and stopped in time. Yes the Atomic Cr-Moly flexplate I fitted to my car was around $600 incl. ARP bolts for supply only, but it is a nice piece of kit, and more like a flywheel than a flexplate.

Too much black in my opinion, but it's not my car and taste is quite subjective.......

I know, but I'm faithful to my old girl, not like you having a fling with a younger model