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Zircotec has coated my header pipes with their best insulation- white stuff. In practice, it is worth the money- header surface temperature is reduced significantly, as well as engine department temperature . No issues with vapor lock since then.

I bought 2 rear axle bearings in Czech Republic. Very expensive - correct part but corroded - scrap
Then I bought them in Italy: Very expensive - wrong parts - scrap
Finally I went to Dinopoint: Very expensive - perfect fit!

I could have saved 2/3 of cost by going to Dinopoint from beginning...

Dinopoint Brembate di Sopra

Hi Bijan,
This is the original workshop manual description
(Download from FChat)
First, balance without flywheel and damper.
Then repeat balancing procedure with complete assembly

Next project is the replacement of the old air intake sealing:

BTW: it is really a PITA to install the Bertone rubber boot. Works only when you heat it up in the sun or in hot water. On alfabb, I found an assembly procedure (thanks to Scott!)

Rusty and neglected, but brandnew paint…

George Akerlof has won the noble prize in 2001 for his scientific paper “The market for lemons” where he describes how this business works .

Ciao Massimo, I have disconnected my vacuum booster pump five years ago without any negative impact when driving. The only issue is cold start after a longer standstill period of several weeks: in this case, you have to brake harder because it takes some minutes to build up sufficient vacuum in the ...

I am selling a stainless steel instruments chrome frame for a Series 1 dashboard. The frame is made of stainless steel and freshly chromed - with original M3 fixture bores. Part is precise copy of original frame. Price is 240,- EUR Please send me a PM if interested. IMG_0610.JPG IMG_0612.JPG IMG_061...

My coupe doues not smell inside (not much ;) ): Modern fuel is unfortunately more poisonous than 1970 super, and it is very aggressive towards old ruber and fuel hoses. I replaced all my hose with modern FPM-ECO DIN 73379 material. Final step was to replace the old rubber part for the fuel filler: F...