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May 19, 2015 14:33:19 GMT
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May 19, 2015 18:56:24 GMT
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Got mine tested with no work needed, which was nice! Just one advisory on ARB bushes which I'll get done in the next couple of weeks.
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Dez
Club Retro Rides Member
And I won't sit down. And I won't shut up. And most of all I will not grow up.
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Club RR Member Number: 34
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May 19, 2015 19:37:39 GMT
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bagged one end of this on saturday- bought these for it on sunday-
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Last Edit: May 19, 2015 19:38:32 GMT by Dez
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May 19, 2015 22:11:34 GMT
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May 21, 2015 11:38:26 GMT
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Had a love/hate relationship with a saab I have for about a couple of years now - It was the car stuck in the garden (will get round to it eventually) - Eventually happened, then spent 4 months / 3 hrs per day testing every facet of the bosch injection system only to find an incredibly rare fault of the ecu not priming the fuel pump. Fixed that, then recently after getting the car ready to sell, the damn head gasket went 3 mins after leaving home one day. Instant choc milkshake. Tried 8 different garages to do the gasket for me, every single one of them refused. put on ebay as spares or repair, thought I got 500 quid for it but ebay had a huge amount of pond life that week and got mucked around by a guy who wanted me to purchase a tow bar so he could pick it up..... Never selling a car on the bay again - don't want to go down for murder! Bit the bullet and bought an engine crane, head gasket, torque wrench, outdoor light, pagoda (waterproof) and other various bits and yesterday did the job myself. I haven't felt this proud since my first vw beetle engine swap - was nowhere as difficult as I thought, although need to use a chain splitter next time as it would make doing the timing far easier. and after a fine days work playing on cars, the most odd roadsign ever to appear in Medway - Glad there is someone else out there with my sense of humour .... Should hopefully be attempting the first run of the car since my head gasket repair this evening .... fingers crossed! Did you really require an engine crane for that? I've never used one. It is heavy, no doubt, but I'm not a big guy and can lift out the head and manifold together like that. Well done for not removing the exhaust manifold by the way. It's a great way for the job to go tits up when you start snapping manifold studs.
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May 21, 2015 11:40:21 GMT
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studs ^^^ loosen when the engine is hot or do it with the head on the bench. Both ways preferable.
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60six
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studs ^^^ loosen when the engine is hot or do it with the head on the bench. Both ways preferable. I wouldn't risk my back trying to lift it - although possible without manifold - £109 delivered ebay engine crane was definitely worth it - Tonight I find out if I did it right or not
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Some 9000's, a 900, an RX8 & a beetle
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richp
Part of things
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May 22, 2015 11:16:54 GMT
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May 22, 2015 11:40:47 GMT
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BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND! YAY!!!
I've got the software to do some engine checking on my car, suspect I'll be cleaning injectors and plugs to sort misfire (hoping that is all!)... Other than that I'm doing design work on Retro Rides Summer Holiday tickets and stickers (both of which should be sent out soon!). Also trailer video for this year's Gathering.
Oh and prep for Retro Kings next weekend for the Datsun
What you up to??
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May 22, 2015 12:51:02 GMT
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La Vie En Bleu saturday and sunday at prescott then gloucester tall ships festival on the monday,
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Nathan
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 5,626
Club RR Member Number: 1
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May 22, 2015 13:16:43 GMT
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I should be working on the MG ready for Retro Kings next weekend. However I need to run a load of network cabling in the house, the car will be fine.
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adam73bgt
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 4,867
Club RR Member Number: 58
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May 22, 2015 13:38:10 GMT
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Was going to pick up some alloys but they've been sold :/
Will probably finish off rebuilding the SU carbs sat on my coffee table..
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quadra
Part of things
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May 22, 2015 14:17:45 GMT
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Gurston Down for me on Sunday, fingers crossed for the weather.
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ZXRob
Europe
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May 22, 2015 14:57:08 GMT
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I will be putting an auxiliary belt on my modern Corolla then hopefully getting out and enjoying the spectacular weather!
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May 22, 2015 15:06:35 GMT
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May 22, 2015 15:36:56 GMT
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Stripping and polishing the passenger side door handle on the 924, did the drivers side last night and it turned out okay so far (needs a final polish) trying to sort (maybe? ...see tech post) my DAB radio install, fit my CB radio and gubbins and a bloody good wash and polish inside and out :-)
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MiataMark
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 2,961
Club RR Member Number: 29
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May 22, 2015 16:15:48 GMT
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New battery for the MX5, and Castle Combe on Monday (MX5 championship, watching not racing).
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1990 Mazda MX-52012 BMW 118i (170bhp) - white appliance 2011 Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4 2003 Land Rover Discovery II TD52007 Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon JTDm
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May 22, 2015 17:30:17 GMT
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I always miss this due to one thing or another, but this year I'm definitely going. Can't wait!
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May 22, 2015 17:47:11 GMT
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Hopefully this, although 1st priority is to finish some jobs on the Triumph to finally get it back on the road after a 6 month lay up. I've been underneath that car more hours than I would have dreamed through winter and spring. Now all that is left are some final cosmetic bits, engine oil and filter change, gearbox and axle oil top up and go for a run. I've also ditched my air box, fitted some nice shiny new full radius trumpets, so hopefully cure the hot start issue I had last year and look forward to the sound of the side draughts gulping some air.
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gazz81
Part of things
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May 22, 2015 19:23:01 GMT
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Likewise, will be heading to Gurston Down in the purple passion wagon. Gurston Down for me on Sunday, fingers crossed for the weather.
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