I would imagine it was down to oil pump failure. I suppose it's lasted alright considering it was last on the road in 2005, and I then fitted a t34.
I do abuse the car so I can't complain too much really.
I've calmed down a bit and had a think. I'm going to leave the car for a bit, probably until the new year. I'm fully booked until the end of the year anyway, so going to concentrate on that and breaking some cars.
Got my mk1 escort to fit back up and also my sapphire Ghia needs to be on the road by early December so loads to do as ever.
I will be replacing the engine rather than rebuilding it though