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Old 01-04-2013, 06:48 PM
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Default RS500 Restoration Project

purchased E500 FOY and this lucky car is now being subject to a dedicated restoration.

today was the first day and a basic service was started. changing all oils, plugs, leads, hoses, clips, bolts, all filters (fuel, oil & air), cleaned the airbox and pipes, rocker cover removed for paint and new gasket, loads of other stuff thats just waiting for parts to arrive.

boost hoses cleaned, pic shows two clean and the other how they were before.
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Old 01-04-2013, 06:55 PM
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nice collection will be good to see it brought back to former glory
Old 01-04-2013, 07:00 PM
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I would love to get stuck in to that, i take it the engines coming out to sort the engine bay?

You'll be looking for new under bonnet sticker set, source them from Tremona http://www.tremonagarage.com/

Any other help i'm sure Paul will point you in the right direction as to where does the best service

Looking forward to seeing the progress
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Keep my eyes on this
Old 01-04-2013, 07:10 PM
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If i can help you know where i am

I have done a few restos now

http://rs500owners.com/index.php?topic=447.0

and one i have nearly completed

http://rs500owners.com/index.php?topic=525.0
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Originally Posted by BRAMMER
I would love to get stuck in to that, i take it the engines coming out to sort the engine bay?

You'll be looking for new under bonnet sticker set, source them from Tremona http://www.tremonagarage.com/

Any other help i'm sure Paul will point you in the right direction as to where does the best service

Looking forward to seeing the progress
me 2 LOL, thanks for the link, really appreciate any help!!!

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Keep my eyes on this
thanks!

Originally Posted by frsjon
nice collection will be good to see it brought back to former glory
yeah got loads of plans :tu
Old 01-04-2013, 07:22 PM
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wow thats some truly awesome work!

hope i can get to 50% of that and i'lll be doing well

the good news is there's no rust on the body or in the engine bay. will keep you updated on what i find.

thanks for any advice in advance

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If i can help you know where i am

I have done a few restos now

http://rs500owners.com/index.php?topic=447.0

and one i have nearly completed

http://rs500owners.com/index.php?topic=525.0
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Good to see another one getting the tlc they deserve.
Old 01-04-2013, 08:36 PM
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Awesome seeing yet another being improved , looking forward to seeing the progress .
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