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December
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Welcome
to the first issue of our Technical Newsletter which
will be circulated on a bi-monthly basis. We will be
communicating progress on resolving the quality issues
we receive from your monthly feedback as well as sharing
new developments and parts
improvements. |
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SUMP
PLUG 691683
In
response to feedback from the Network some time ago, we
carried out a re-engineering exercise on this vital
part. The thread is now longer than the original and the
tolerances have been improved to ensure improved seating
of the sealing washer. |
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RADIATOR
MOUNTING 020-032-0164
Previously
supplied under part number 020-032-0115, this part now
includes 2 5/16” UNC Nyloc Nuts to suit. |
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FUEL
PIPE 690428
We
are pleased to re-introduce black fuel pipe for the main
chassis run from tank to pump to improve originality on
DB 6 cylinder models. It is available by the metre.
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DISTRIBUTOR
CAP 055-007-0704
While
we have been able to secure a small quantity of original
Lucas caps at very high cost, these will not last
forever, and having rejected Far East imports for
quality reasons, we are now in the early stages of
costing new injection mould tooling to ensure continuity
of supply. We will keep you informed on progress.
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CONDENSER
020-007-0703 & CONTACT SET
073-007-0700
Since
re-tooling for these parts in February, we are pleased
to report that sales volume has increased by 30% and we
have had 100% reported reliability. Please ensure your
customers continue to get the premium quality parts they
deserve. |
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9.5"
CLUTCH COVER 064-011-0730
The
quality concerns raised in September concerning the
springs on 9.5” clutch covers have now been fully
resolved.The supplier identified a faulty batch of
springs and correct specification parts have now been
fitted to all our stock and tested. We are confident
that this issue will not recur. |
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BONNET
INSULATION DB5/6 030-025-0087
Earlier
this year we invested in new tooling and improved the
specification of the DB5 and DB6 Bonnet Insulation pad.
This has been well received by all our customers who are
reporting better fit and a higher quality finish. It is
interesting to note that the class winners at the last
AMOC Concours events had this latest specification
pad. |
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V8
FRONT SCREEN 76-14016
Recent
customer feedback indicated a dimension problem with AM
V8 front screens. The issue was traced to worn tooling
and checking fixtures. New tooling has been commissioned
and checked against the original drawings and three
original cars. Fresh stock is now on the shelf and
available. |
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EXHAUST
MANIFOLDS 020-008-0180/0181
In
the interests of improving originality, we have taken
the decision to produce 6 cylinder exhaust manifold
castings to the original drawings. These have not been
available for many years and they will be an exciting
new addition to the Heritage parts offering. Further
details will follow as we progress with the project.
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DB6
BUMPERS
As
many of you will already know, we have decided to
produce DB6 Bumpers again. Unavailable for many years,
we have invested a substantial sum in tooling and the
project is on schedule. We aim to have stock on the
shelf in January. They will be supplied unchromed and,
as for the DB4 and DB5 bumpers, very slightly oversize
on the edges to enable fettling for a perfect fit to the
car. The recent rise in value of the DB6 will make this
part a popular addition to the Heritage range. Part
numbers will be advised when we launch.
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