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Ray White
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KXS 810 on my TC is an age related number issued when it was repatriated to the U.K.
BGZ 773 was the original number that it had in NSW Australia.
That number is still in use (on a modern VW) here in the U.K.
If it ever became available for sale, would it be possible to get it transferred to my car, do you know? |
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alastairq
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| Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2026 3:27 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry, not familiar with the procedures for fitting personal number plates.
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Ray White
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| Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2026 6:30 pm Post subject: |
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It would seem I have been labouring under a misunderstanding of front axle taper plates.
These were introduced at chassis TC 4251 in an attempt to reduce the castor from 8 degrees to 5 1/2. The aim was to make the steering lighter and while this objective was achieved it apparently had the adverse effect of making the car far too sensitive and unstable.
Since ordering a new pair of taper plates I have read that the received wisdom is to remove them. This would account for why my car has none.
ANOTHER WASTE OF MONEY!!! |
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Ray White
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| Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2026 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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Just to add to my frustration, the engine is chucking out too much smoke. I dismissed it at first as assembly lube being burned off but it is getting worse not better.
Perhaps it is my crankcase evacuation system that relies on a scavenger unit in the exhaust to draw fumes from the crankcase? There is a catch can to collect any oil that is carried but maybe it isn't working as intended?
Maybe the rubber O rings (valve oil seals) were omitted by the engine builder who overhauled the cylinder head? Or perhaps the oil deflectors ("umbrellas") have been put in upside down ...or omitted altogether?
Perhaps the oil pressure is set too high causing oil to flood the top of the engine?
For the first time, I have used "running in" oil. Perhaps it's that?
The mixture is too rich ...but I think it is oil being deposited on the drive and the smoke is more blue/grey than black.
Whatever the cause it is something I can do without.
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V8 Nutter
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| Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2026 9:41 am Post subject: |
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| Ray White wrote: | KXS 810 on my TC is an age related number issued when it was repatriated to the U.K.
BGZ 773 was the original number that it had in NSW Australia.
That number is still in use (on a modern VW) here in the U.K.
If it ever became available for sale, would it be possible to get it transferred to my car, do you know? |
If that number did become available and it was later than your car, I don't think you would be allowed to use it. If it was older than your car that would be OK. |
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Ray White
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| Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2026 10:33 am Post subject: |
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| V8 Nutter wrote: | | Ray White wrote: | KXS 810 on my TC is an age related number issued when it was repatriated to the U.K.
BGZ 773 was the original number that it had in NSW Australia.
That number is still in use (on a modern VW) here in the U.K.
If it ever became available for sale, would it be possible to get it transferred to my car, do you know? |
If that number did become available and it was later than your car, I don't think you would be allowed to use it. If it was older than your car that would be OK. |
Thanks. That has answered my question. |
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007
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Location: South Cheshire
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| Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2026 12:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Ray White wrote: | | V8 Nutter wrote: | | Ray White wrote: | KXS 810 on my TC is an age related number issued when it was repatriated to the U.K.
BGZ 773 was the original number that it had in NSW Australia.
That number is still in use (on a modern VW) here in the U.K.
If it ever became available for sale, would it be possible to get it transferred to my car, do you know? |
If that number did become available and it was later than your car, I don't think you would be allowed to use it. If it was older than your car that would be OK. |
Thanks. That has answered my question. |
If the plate doesn?t have an age identify it can be fitted to any car, the dvla are only concerned about making a vehicle appear younger than it is.
https://dvlaregistrations.dvla.gov.uk/nifixed/browse/?letters=BGZ |
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Ray White
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| Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2026 12:34 pm Post subject: |
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[quote="ukdave2002"][quote="Ray White"] | V8 Nutter wrote: | | Ray White wrote: | KXS 810 on my TC is an age related number issued when it was repatriated to the U.K.
BGZ 773 was the original number that it had in NSW Australia.
That number is still in use (on a modern VW) here in the U.K.
If it ever became available for sale, would it be possible to get it transferred to my car, do you know? |
If the plate doesn?t have an age identify it can be fitted to any car, the dvla are only concerned about making a vehicle appear younger than it is.
https://dvlaregistrations.dvla.gov.uk/nifixed/browse/?letters=BGZ |
SO... would BGZ 773 be considered eligible for transfer to a 1949 car?
Unfortunately, "Data Protection" has made it hard to trace other car owners so the chances of a transfer would be slight, to say the least. |
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ukdave2002
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Ray White
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| Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2026 1:48 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Dave. I shall bookmark that.  |
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Rick
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Ray White
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| Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2026 8:44 pm Post subject: |
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| Rick wrote: | It'd be interesting to try a regular straight oil of whatever grade it had originally (30? 40?), from a reputable source and maker. Maybe the rings need to bed in a little too (assuming the bores were honed during the rebuild).
Valve stems and/or seals are usually the cause of burning oil when backing off the throttle on a drive, ie on the overrun, rather than at rest. I think ...
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Although this is a "matching numbers" engine it is effectively new, so I opted to use Millers Classic Pistoneze 30 running in oil. I am led to believe this will aid bedding in of the piston rings.
https://www.millersoils-shop.co.uk/classic-running-in-oil-30
The general opinion seems to be that this should be replaced after 500 miles with an appropriate regular engine oil. I am minded to stick with Milers 30...although a 20/50 would be more convenient in terms of avoiding seasonal oil changes.
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Ray White
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| Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 1:33 pm Post subject: |
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Now the electric fan has stopped working. That will need investigating... but on the positive side, I have reduced the high oil pressure which may have contributed to flooding the rockers .
I can't be sure as the fan needs to be working again before I can have the engine running again.
Other than that I have improved the operation of the cable pull for both starter and choke. |
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