Bad news guys...
My friend has been rather lazy with the invitations to her baby shower but has set the date for the 15th so I'm no longer available
How does Sunday the 22nd suit instead?
Smoken: Not much of a leak at all now but pretty low on oil too. Some oil appears to be coming out from under the rocker cover and also from the oil filter cap so will start by replacing worn seals and old cap. Don't think this is the main source tho as there is alot of oil everywhere.. will degrease the whole engine once it's 'back on its feet' and try again. Plus the boys will have a better idea of where to look when we get round to the garage day.
Apart from the potential leak its bearings and possible CV joint (which I will send away to be restored to save time), bushes and suspension while its in bits + bleed brakes. The boys have also mentioned the steering arm (correct me if I'm wrong) might need a look at but happy to do this at a later stage.
All up i'm pretty proud of the car.. It hasn't done a run like that for over ten years (if ever) and I was expecting a few issues to come up!