Hey Lumix,
 
I'm interested in a few of the Bathurst decals. I've tried PMing you and it says it sent, but then I have no PMs in my sent folder, so I don't know if they're actually going through. I'd like one or two of the decals with the white "Mount Panorama" lettering, for a black car. Please PM me! :)
 
Thanks!

Engine bay pic after the quick clean and repaint of the strut brace. I would like to buy a new heat/sound deadening shield for the engine lid, mine is looking so tatty.
 

 
Thanks to Gatesys SW20, a new oil level sensor arrived for me last week!
 

Hi Lumix,I meant to ask a few days ago.
Did you get your transmission Oil plugs loose with the car on floor stands, or on a hoist ?
I haven't been able to get enough leverage, even with a long bar, on floor stands.

Lumix
 
 
Ninebreaker from the States sent across a picture of the repro Bathurst sticker with the white text on his black SW20. 

 
That's different.  Wonder how he got onto that.

Unfortunately I wasn't able to get a new engine hood insulator when ordering my gaskets. Amayama (www.amayama.com) emailed back saying it was out of stock with an unknown delivery date. I haven't look much further into it at the moment. 

Hey Peter. Thanks for the information. I asked my brother who does large refrigeration installs he said "it could get smoky" but would look into it. Hopefully I can get some test pieces from my brother and see how it will work.

I bought a K&N 33-2030 air filter BUT for the life of me I can't get 2 of the 4 clips that hold the air box closed latched. I started making idle threats with car sales mentioned a few times. After trying for a hour or so of removing and refitting my frustration was getting to the better of me. So I decided to drop the Ryco filter back in and have another attempt tomorrow. The Ryco goes in like butter, 10 seconds later it was all back together. The K&N rubber border is quite thick so maybe I just need more downward force to compress it while doing up the latches.