Not been on holiday mate, far from it Been on a course at Daventry all week for work. Could be the shells, could be a blocked strainer,you need to have a look.
sorry thought sum1 said you on hols gvk edit: little late posting,sorry. new oil pump,filter,oil,flush with glowing manifold had a look at bearings and all looked good. built it all back up and all is well cheers!!! Edited by: riley