Winter tidy up (Wheels are now on!! New pics)
29-10-2006, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by cozzed
John, you know andy has an engine hoist and he is only five min from you !!!!!!!!!!!! 
oh no he doesnt does he.. Im quite tempted now 
31-10-2006, 03:54 PM
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engine out engine out engine out dunno if you decided what you were gonna do with your manifold? my mate got his ceramic coated at this place " www.camcoat.u-net.com " any updates?
dunno if you decided what you were gonna do with your manifold? my mate got his ceramic coated at this place " www.camcoat.u-net.com " any updates?
31-10-2006, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by lamb chops
Dan the bumper is genuine mate, it was on the car when i bought it. They were availble new up until about a year ago from Pj's and other places, think they were about £500 then new but since then i have seen them shoot up to 1k for a secondhand one 
01-11-2006, 12:32 PM
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Looks like the engine may now be coming out after all Going to see of next door will mind me keeping it in his garage for a month or so while the cleaning continues..
Im in Leeds at the moment working so no updates as yet, boo
Going to see of next door will mind me keeping it in his garage for a month or so while the cleaning continues.. Im in Leeds at the moment working so no updates as yet, boo
01-11-2006, 03:03 PM
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see i knew you would!!!
There's so many ways of whipping then out chops, i took mine out complete. Lowered it onto a scate, then lifted the car over the box & lump.
But again it may be easier to do it out the bonnet on a 2wd, put a post up mate & get a feel!
There's so many ways of whipping then out chops, i took mine out complete. Lowered it onto a scate, then lifted the car over the box & lump.
But again it may be easier to do it out the bonnet on a 2wd, put a post up mate & get a feel!
01-11-2006, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by lamb chops
Looks like the engine may now be coming out after all
you wont regret it when it's all done
.......just ask Franco.......................he says its the best thing he ever did
01-11-2006, 07:00 PM
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Fuck me John I thought you said a 'little tidy up'
I am back off my hols.......if you want a hand mate, then give me a shout
Black wheels, shiny engine bay.......you wil be painting the car white and taking it to Karl for another 80 horses soon
Leigh
I thought you said a 'little tidy up'I am back off my hols.......if you want a hand mate, then give me a shout
Black wheels, shiny engine bay.......you wil be painting the car white and taking it to Karl for another 80 horses soon
Leigh
02-11-2006, 09:06 AM
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hehe thanks chaps, the banter on the site cracks me up
Leigh, I know my little tidy up is getting out if hand now But the way I see it is I have till April to sort it out. Thanks for the offer of help mate, but be careful as I may take up on it
I’m waiting on some spare cash now so I can start buying exciting new bling parts so donations can be made to paypal John.g.bennett@ntlworld.com
I’m back home today so may get my arse out in the cold and get cleaning
Leigh, I know my little tidy up is getting out if hand now
But the way I see it is I have till April to sort it out. Thanks for the offer of help mate, but be careful as I may take up on it I’m waiting on some spare cash now so I can start buying exciting new bling parts so donations can be made to paypal John.g.bennett@ntlworld.com
I’m back home today so may get my arse out in the cold and get cleaning
02-11-2006, 10:30 AM
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Leigh, I know my little tidy up is getting out if hand now But the way I see it is I have till April to sort it out. Thanks for the offer of help mate, but be careful as I may take up on it
Leigh
02-11-2006, 12:24 PM
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john where will you take you engine out as your driveway is far from level as above the engines are simple to get out, i mean even i can do it and have more than once lol.
i`d be happy to help but i do enjoy standing back and laughing all the same
as above the engines are simple to get out, i mean even i can do it and have more than once lol.i`d be happy to help but i do enjoy standing back and laughing all the same
04-11-2006, 03:25 PM
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Well I hope you are all happy with yourselfs for bullying John into doing this.......
Spent the morning trying to convince him that now its out he may aswell get the head off and inspect it
Leigh
Spent the morning trying to convince him that now its out he may aswell get the head off and inspect it
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04-11-2006, 05:09 PM
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hehe, thanks Leigh. Glad you didn’t get a pic of my gut trying to squeeze under the 500 splitter
Your timing was perfect as well.. Turn up when the works done
Right as you can see the engine is now out!! Wasn’t too bad thanks for the advice guys, only took a couple of hours even with very limited space.
I have decided to remove the head now also The engine has been rebuilt but I have no idea of the spec as I have no receipts. If I remove the head I will be able to see if it’s had any machining for low comp and then up the power without worrying.
Anyway few more pics
Nice 200 block, its got no engine number so must be a new one Also doesnt have the core plug at the rear so its the better motorsport version.
Mess in engine bay
more mess
Your timing was perfect as well.. Turn up when the works done
Right as you can see the engine is now out!! Wasn’t too bad thanks for the advice guys, only took a couple of hours even with very limited space.
I have decided to remove the head now also
The engine has been rebuilt but I have no idea of the spec as I have no receipts. If I remove the head I will be able to see if it’s had any machining for low comp and then up the power without worrying.Anyway few more pics
Nice 200 block, its got no engine number so must be a new one
Also doesnt have the core plug at the rear so its the better motorsport version.Mess in engine bay
more mess
04-11-2006, 05:49 PM
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Your fucked now! It's gonna end up gearbox out, underside concourse! I can see it coming!
I've just picked up a nice little 2WD today mate so will get it sorted and might take a drive up one day soon, come and inspect the damage if your up for it!
04-11-2006, 06:18 PM
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Hello Dan, Nah it wont come to that mate. The box is staying where it is now, dont have the time or the buget to do the underside this winter. Next winter is a diffrent matter though
pop round anytime mate, so you have a 2wd cossy now aswell?
pop round anytime mate, so you have a 2wd cossy now aswell?
04-11-2006, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by the saint
john where will you take you engine out as your driveway is far from level as above the engines are simple to get out, i mean even i can do it and have more than once lol.
i`d be happy to help but i do enjoy standing back and laughing all the same
as above the engines are simple to get out, i mean even i can do it and have more than once lol.i`d be happy to help but i do enjoy standing back and laughing all the same
Hello Dean, we just about managed to squeeze it out mate in the garage, the crane was just resting on the slope so had to be careful the whole lot didn’t disappear in to next doors car opposite
Have those other two tyres off now mate, don’t suppose you’re interested for £40 for both?
04-11-2006, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by lamb chops
Hello Dan, Nah it wont come to that mate. The box is staying where it is now, dont have the time or the buget to do the underside this winter. Next winter is a diffrent matter though
pop round anytime mate, so you have a 2wd cossy now aswell?
pop round anytime mate, so you have a 2wd cossy now aswell?
I've picked up a Mercury Grey 2wd from Eastleigh this afternoon, Pectel Loom, T3 Hybrid, 17's etc, nice little motor really, so got that aswell as the Series 1 now!
05-11-2006, 08:28 AM
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John you crazy fool-talk about bowing to peer pressure Seriously though mate good work
,wish I was able to do mine but I have been really ill this weekend so havent been able to do anything (was supposed to be at MPH 06 today with Clarkson too 
)Oh well theres always next weekend-keep up the good work mate
05-11-2006, 11:47 AM
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if they was on the rear i hope they have some tread left
still your clean up aint on as big a scale as my rs2k resto/track build thinking about having that shot blasted now
still your clean up aint on as big a scale as my rs2k resto/track build
thinking about having that shot blasted now
05-11-2006, 05:57 PM
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hehe, thanks guys. Big thanks to Bromley for helping me lift it out in the first place
Your not going to lift your engine out Matt are you? How’s yours coming on anyway?
Tyres have as much tread as the other two you had Dean, you know what a pussy I am I said £40 as the outside of the tyre is slightly marked where my arches were rubbing but no tread has been lost.
Thanks Puss
Your not going to lift your engine out Matt are you? How’s yours coming on anyway?
Tyres have as much tread as the other two you had Dean, you know what a pussy I am
I said £40 as the outside of the tyre is slightly marked where my arches were rubbing but no tread has been lost.Thanks Puss
07-11-2006, 01:31 PM
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Good news i think and a well earnt round of appluase to John
Once all unbolted its not as complicated as you think is it??
Let the buftying begin....
i pledge £20 that the gearbox will be out by the end of the month.
Must say John tht engine bay doesnt even need sprucing up - lovley looking car. Soory i was slightly late and arrived once the engine was hoisted up..... The tech talk after was most enjoyable though.
So head off wire rung arp bolts and new clutch - well it is xmas soon.
Good luck with it all see u soon -
MANY THANKS FOR THE LOAN OF THE 3 BAR MAP SENSOR
Once all unbolted its not as complicated as you think is it??
Let the buftying begin....
i pledge £20 that the gearbox will be out by the end of the month.
Must say John tht engine bay doesnt even need sprucing up - lovley looking car. Soory i was slightly late and arrived once the engine was hoisted up..... The tech talk after was most enjoyable though.
So head off wire rung arp bolts and new clutch - well it is xmas soon.
Good luck with it all see u soon -
MANY THANKS FOR THE LOAN OF THE 3 BAR MAP SENSOR