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by Johnelliot63
Tue May 19, 2026 5:06 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Chassis strengthening
Replies: 13
Views: 2784
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Re: Chassis strengthening

Thanks for all of the help. I managed to drive a properly restored car and there was no real scuttle shake. As a result of this, I took the car to a specialist and the advice is the rattles are coming from the drivers door, hood frame and also the bonnet. Apparently, when the cars were made, part of...
by Johnelliot63
Sun Apr 19, 2026 6:58 am
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Chassis strengthening
Replies: 13
Views: 2784
Great Britain

Chassis strengthening

Morning, Has anyone any experience or views on strengthening the sills of an OTS using the strengthening bars sold by Monocoque Metal or something similar? They also add a bar across the back of the floor pan. My car rattles a lot when on poor surfaces and would like to improve this is possible. Tha...
by Johnelliot63
Wed Dec 24, 2025 8:21 am
Forum: Series 3
Topic: V12 Engine Rebuild
Replies: 3
Views: 2615
Great Britain

Re: V12 Engine Rebuild

Chris, Thanks, I’m in the South London area. Doesn’t take long to get on to the M25. The cost seem to be between 8 to 14K at the moment. I have used CMES in Bracknell to rebuild an engine for another car I own and Paul is very good. The only issue is they will not remove or refit the engine so wonde...
by Johnelliot63
Thu Dec 18, 2025 6:59 am
Forum: Series 3
Topic: V12 Engine Rebuild
Replies: 3
Views: 2615
Great Britain

V12 Engine Rebuild

Hi,

I’m looking to have my series 3 engine rebuilt and am looking for recommendations for a company to carry out the work. Prices seem very varied. Obviously someone like Tom Lenthall is a safe bet but wonder if anyone has had experience with Rushton Engineering or Turner Classics.

Thanks