Thanks for the help guys. I say help but you did most of the work, I just seemed to be passing tools.

Tommy, I think you got away just in time - Marie(79) from next door asked where you were as she likes 'Young men with shiny red sports cars'!!!

Started dismantling the engine and found the first problem - cracked exhaust manifold.

Off to Newcastle tomorrow so will resume on Monday.

Cheers

Douglas