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I joined the forum about 4 yrs ago and noticed then that the words header tank seemed to be taboo. Can some one explain way? I noticed that there are...

As a new Stag owner (Sept 1972 Mk1) - which spares should be in the boot for a European trip? I have read recent threads about the ignition...

Has anyone found any problems with E10 specification fuel? I'm dipping my toes in France next month and probably will have to accept E10...

Hi all, Whilst researching parts prices for my forthcoming engine rebuild, I noticed on the Rimmers website it has a modified water jacket (or was...

As a parting shot, I thought I might give a view on diff backlash, and how you can fix it yourself subject to it being the reason... Excuse the...

Okay, I exaggerate a little perhaps ! Very new to Stag ownership (Only a few weeks) and I went to see quite a few cars before deciding on the one...

Sorry to see you will be leaving. I would like to thank you for all the help and advise you have given me directly or indirectly (by reading...

I know, owners with problems tend to gravitate to forums and when a new or non-owner reads posts it can be quite daunting and maybe look like the...

Went out to garage today to take Stag for Mot and found this.... I have had the hardtop suspended off roofbars by two (new) ratchet straps...

Subsequent to the “Fire!” Thread previously posted, here is an update on the restoration process. After the Insurance go ahead, the engine and...

Hi all - does anyone know the weight of the crank by chance as I don't have anything suitable to weigh mine with for courier purposes. Thanks in...

hi any ideas how much a bare metal job would cost these days I know it will be up or down as to extra panel work etc just roughly also any one...

Looking for good replacement original MK 2 auto dif, failing getting replacement can anyone recommend someone to recon? Assuming I need to change!...

Hi Guys, Today I fitted abrand new Accu spark electronic ignition system to my MK2 auto Stag. Started the engine, fired first time, ran till up to...

Hi all, On jacking a rear wheel up, I can rotate it to a small extent without the propshaft turning. Impossible to measure the radial movement,...

I rellaced the dim lamps in the dash for led ones with crap results Has anyone else had this problem

Seeing as the hard top is heavy and I wouldn't be able to get any help putting it on and off, I'm thinking of buying a Stag without a hard top and as...

I fitted some new hoses a few months ago and now the bottom hose clip is catching on the alternator fins and making an almighty racket and obviously...

Just removing my heads to do the head gaskets, no2 cyl tdc, anthe bolts holding the cam sproket are at 12 & 6 not 3& 9 as in the rom. Am i missing...

Hi all, I know there must be loads of threads regarding this subject but this seems a little bit different. Starter occasionally clicks and then...

I have just 'laid' an old fitted carpet in my garage and it fits rather well. But just as I thought what a good idea, I then had second thoughts. ...

Yep, the good old White/Blue Stag is still with us. With early retirement I'm finally finding time to pursue the odd niggle here and there. As...

Hi all I am inspecting the heads removed from a motor that was running OK albeit smoky. The heads show a max .0025" gap between center bores...

Am I correct that if you remove the oil cap whilst the engine is idling, the engine note should change? It does on mine but not on another friends...

Hi all, I have been having problems with water loss. Have recently replaced the inlet manifold gasket but this has made no difference at all. The car...

Hello I spoke to a fellow Stag owner at a show today who mentioned that there was someone offering replacement rebuilt shells in exchange for yours....

Whilst doing about 55 mph today I heard and felt a couple of loud bangs that sounded like something major had failed. I stopped and couldn't see...