Thanks - never heard of Morris oil, but I see from their website that they specialise in oils for all sorts of ancient machinery.

Thanks for that, just what I needed.

Once upon a time there was plenty of choice for 20/50 oils and the world was a better place. The only one that I can now find easily is Halfords Classic, which fills me with dread. The oil cooler recently sprang a leak (expensive!) and to get me home I topped up with 10/40, the only thing available....

I think that I will stick with the old blue stuff. I am happy to change the ant-freeze every couple of years. Thanks for your advice.

I have ordered a new set of hoses for the beast, but am now wondering about the type of antifreeze to use. I have in mind that the more modern antifreeze is bad for older vehicles as it attacks the lead in the radiator. What is your recommendation?

Thanks for all your advice, I'll stick with the OEM parts.

Does anyone have experience of fitting silicon rubber hoses to a V12? Had the embarrassment of blowing a hose after overtaking a queue of traffic the other weekend and I really don't want that happen again.

Thank for your suggestions, I am near Glasgow. As far as I know there is only one Dinitrol agent in the area. I have had it up on a lift and as far as I can tell there is no significant rust. I intend to keep it that way!

I must have lost my mind as I am now the proud, but slightly worried, owner of a 1990 XJS V12 convertible. To protect it against the evils of weather I plan to have it rust proofed by our local Dinitrol agent. Does anyone have any special recommendations as to where and how it should be treated. I u...