Another handy tip for the older Plus 8s out there. The circular rubber doughnuts that support the tail pipes are from Ford Escort Mk 1/2, Capri Mk 1/2/3, Cortina Mk 3/4/5, Granada Mk 1/2/3, Opel Manta from 1975 and Vauxhall Cavalier Rear-wheel-drive from 1975-1981, Vauxhall Chevette...........size 1.5" wide x 2" dia.
..............and can often be found on Ebay for a squid or two.
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