These are questions frequently asked by owners of older cars who often do not drive many kilometers per year and are therefore faced with the dilemma of number of kilometers vs. age of tires.
Even if your tires don't show much wear after a few years on the road, keep in mind that they are only considered "new" up to 5 years from their date of manufacture.
It is therefore good to know the age of your tires without relying solely on a visual inspection of their wear.
Weber has manufactured dozens of different carburetor models over the years. This means you need to accurately identify the carburetor model you have before you can order jets or replacement parts.
It's simple, mine has a metal plate (or a sticker) with a 6-digit number!
This is not a Weber model number.
You said Ford RS wheels
“Anyone can have a Model T Ford in any color they want, as long as it’s black…” While this little phrase from Henry Ford has remained famous, the blue oval brand quickly changed its philosophy to offer a multitude of different references for parts that at first glance seem identical.
Nothing is truer than when it comes to the "RS" rims of the Escort and Capri.
Here is a short guide/summary on this subject (our thanks to our friends at Turbosport for the photos).
From his “height” of 1.60 meters, Sir Jackie Stewart remains one of the great names in motorsport and not just for his 27 victories, 43 podiums and 17 pole positions in Formula 1 but also for his commitment to improving safety conditions in racing, a crusade close to his heart since he saw a large number of his friends, drivers, disappear in competition.
Buying rims for your car, nothing complicated you might say, it's 13″, 14″, 15″ or more with a width varying from 5″ to 10″ and there you go, the trick is done.
If only it were that simple, but what about the PCD (bolt pattern), the offset (ET), or even brake calipers that no longer fit in the new rims you just bought...? To find out more, continue reading our article.
Preparing your car for winter storage is an important step that should not be neglected. It is recommended to carry out a few checks before bringing it back to life and hitting the road.
Here is a short guide to things to plan, check and control ...
HOW DO I WINTERIZE MY OLD CAR?
This is a question that comes up every year at this time, so we decided to write this little tutorial to try and help you (we will add steps daily, so don't forget to visit this page regularly).
Are Weber carburetors compatible with Ethanol?
This is a question we are asked regularly and the answer is yes, the current versions of genuine Weber carburetors made in Spain are 100% Ethanol tolerant.
