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Is it a takeover? I got the impression they've invested in the businesses. Probably got controlling interests but will run them as separate businesses.

The hole is there to allow fresh air into the rocker cover and then it gets sucked out the pipe on the side into the intake manifold. If an oil mist is being emitted from the filler cap then there must be a blockage in the ventilation system, possibly the flame trap is clogged up with gunk.

The splines have a special coating!

Ernest, my guess is its worn driveshafts. If your hubs seem OK then you could replace the driveshafts - a company called Proptech do them for a reasonable price. Otherwise if you go the CV route then you're looking at approx £1k for this. Cheers Darren

You could use them but the trouble with van tyres is that they are designed for much higher loads than a tyre for a car, plus the speed rating is probably lower as well. I guess it would probably be like trying to run a marathon wearing wellies.

Using a Colourtune will result in a mixture that is too weak - it needs to be between 12-13:1.