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I have just had 2 Fulvia gearboxes  to rebuild as both presented xmas tree  magnetic plugs on doing an oil change (one  was my car and I knew it had a problem noise, the other a friends car that made no noise but has precious little syncromesh on1,2, or 3).My gearbox rear main shaft bearing cage had broken up but miraculously did no further damage. The other gearbox was a write off as 3rd was missing most of its teeth and1st and second where not much better. 4 synchro rings were less than min spec also.

I would say it is would be wise to pull the gearbox and split it....

Not B20 but B10. William Corke had used Wolverhampton for his B10 brakes and they used D3920 for his and so I used the same. Very good company to deal with. The thickness he used was 5.0mm and was just a little too thick but when asked they could do this with 4.7mm and this has worked perfectly without any tweaking. what the difference between 3921F and D3920 is I have no idea!

 Having just had my 1972 Fulvia MOT'd yesterday, I understand that the MOT is purely a checklist of visual inspections. Mine did not have an emissions test (none of my classic cars do,) as they would not meet the emissions requirements of much more efficient modern engines.
Dave Gee

If it fails the HC test doesn't that mean that it's running way too rich? Good tune up of the carbs should sort it unless of course they are really warn; jets spindles etc.

If it were me I would clean up the magnetic drain plug and fill with new oil. Then inspect again after 500 miles say. Hopefully ( if you are lucky)  the swarf is from the reason that you needed a gearbox rebuild in the first place.
But if there is still swarf on the drain plug it will ruin your bearings over time and further inspection will be required.
Good luck.
Chris

Never had any problems with 3921F material from Industrial Brakes, Wolverhampton Tony. I was about to respond when I saw your second post.
I usually ask for glue AND rivets by the way ( being from the school of Belts and braces!).
Chris

I have done 3500 km since the rebuild of my S2 1,3. I am busy with the service. Part of which is changing the gearbox oil. Should I be worried about the furies on my gearbox drain plugs. 2nd gear grinds slightly when selecting until it has warmed up which happens quickly. After that no more grinding. The box was rebuilt as part of the restoration - new bearings, seals etc.

Hi all
At a recent MOT my S3 recently struggled on the missions test, specifically the HC (hydrocarbon) levels. It seems there’s a set target level for all petrol vehicles by age category.
Has anyone else had a similar problem with their Fulvia and there any easy way to remedy it?
Noting that the cars are MOT exempt but I find it a worthwhile exercise to have someone else look the car over once a year.
Thanks

I looked back and saw your recommendations, Chris Gawne. Thanks, I have passed all this on to expedite the relining. I have used your favourite brake lining people myself in the past, and been happy.

Thanks all - looks like its the new rubber mount plate as some have suggested.  Omicron should mention it as would have been easy to do with it off the car.  I will avoid references to the balls as what was OK for Round the Horne is probably not acceptable in 2024.  Showing age.