Thanks again people.....
After the short run ending with serious exhaust trouble I got underneath and dealt with it, couple of hours of striping the exhaust, sealing and hanger bending, it was all better again but................... then I noticed thick greased sprayed about underneath!
Inner CVJ was coming apart! none of the bolts were done up! whoops! :embarassed: sorted now so took her out for a couple of photos as I am sick of seeing pics of it on the drive.
Drives well considering but sounds like it's consumed a cutlery set!.. Valve clearances need addressing. Oh and she's very very thirsty, almost like she's drinking enough fuel to make up for the past. Meh, it's only just begone.