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Reconditioned engines would be fitted at base overhaul, and it would be rare for a vehicle not to have been through at least one of these, check the data plate. You have to also remember it's often quicker to swap an engine than try and fix it in situ. An engine swap on a CVRT is only going to take one or two hours, so they wouldn't mess about with trying to fix an issue when they can do a quick change and let someone else deal with it! The paperwork for my sturgeon shows it had a new engine when the temperature sender went wrong. I have paperwork for a J60 which did 125 miles from rebuild before being removed for a head gasket issue. Any CVRT, Fox or similar may have had 20 or more engines over its life. Chris

The electric fuel pump on the diesel vehicles is just there to prime the system. As soon as the engine starts the mechanical pump on the engine kicks in and the electric pump just circulates fuel round the bypass.

Buy track now and keep it for tomorrow. There will be a time in the not too distant future that all of these vehicles are out of service and tracks will no longer be readily available. Remember CVR(T) track and Stormer track are not the same!

My Sturgeon had 10 links of stormer track fitted on one side!

Terry, Did you fit any shims between the hub and idler wheel and in between the halves of the idler wheels? Chris

The Vixen hull is very different to the Fox hull, apart from the hatch at the front it is actually wider in that it fills the gap between the wheels where the fibreglass side bins are bolted on a Fox hull. The Polecat was a fox hull with the turret removed and a Peak turret and adaptor collar fitted. Chris

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For info Stormer track is NOT CVRT track!

I hope the new organiser moves it back to the hop farm!

Are you buying the Sabre in the UK or in the US? Personally I've never had any trouble with engines or gearboxes either, but as you are a long way from readily available spares I would suggest having a spare one of each in stock is a good idea. If you are shipping a vehicle from a UK take the opportunity to fill the container with as many spare parts as you can afford. They are easy to work on, the parts are fairly easy to find and not too heavy, and when running and driving well are fun to drive. The biggest problem seems to be fuel, since the tanks are so big and usually full of water/sand/other junk. I do disagree with Terry though in that I actually prefer driving the diesels! Chris

I've been using Jaguar steering pads for years with no problems.

Yes I think that's where it was, I was following him in the Spartan.

We have booked in 2x CVRT. After last year I wasn't sure if we would bother taking armour again, but hopefully it's a good week. Pity they cancelled the post war vehicle road run this year, maybe that was due to the maniac standing up driving the 432 last year with no track pads, who went though a hedge on the way back?

It will be either still in service, scrapped, sold to Latvia or at Withams. It could be in private hands but it's very unlikely.

Hi Andrew, Nice to meet you the other week, looking forward to seeing your Ferret Chris

Try this: http://www.frost.co.uk/brands/por15/por15-tank-sealer-946ml.html I have used it a few times with good results.

Do you have a decent air compressor? If yes then get a needle scaler. https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cat84-pistol-grip-needle-scaler-hammer Paint the 432 will a good red oxide primer as a base coat.

I have most of a set of the cheese grater armour which is spare and could be for sale. It's heavy though.

No, but I did make this video...

I've hired cars in the U.S. And Canada a few times and I've never been asked for anything other than the id card portion of the licence.

Post some photos and we can give you some advice. Don't scrap it without talking to me first though! Chris

SPA673 is a spartan hull number. It should be SCO and a number around 300 maybe. You can send a freedom of information request from anywhere. Value is what someone will pay for it!

£14k is a lot for a Wolf 90... there are cheaper ones around... but the Wolf is easily the most suitable for your needs.

Yes. Easier if you remove the engine deck, but you can take off the drivers seat back, lay on the seat and do it that way.