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19th December 2018, 22:36 | #61 |
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cheers Brian Hopefully it will Run as Good as it Looks with all the nice New shiny bits
and the End will justify the Means - if the Piston you posted had arrived, I'd have fitted it unaware that Piston 3 was damaged too - looking back at my Compression Test results - I'm sure 1 and 2 where around 190psi and cylinders 3 and 4 both lower around 160psi which should have given me some indication all was not well with cylinder 3 too. so all things considered at this stage I'm glad to have fitted New Pistons. I've been looking at 25mm wide Exhaust wrap - I quite like the Black Wrap for a more subtle look Paul. |
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How'do folks
I have a few days off work so I should be able to get the Car all finished and (fingers crossed) Running before the Year is out I got all buttoned up today - Exhaust Manifold/Turbo all fitted back up proper, Inlet Manifold Upper fitted, New Coolant Hoses fitted - some New gaskets, Bolts etc fitted - along with some cleaning I'll double check a few bits tomorrow before taking the Car off the Ramps - then it will be on to the Timing Belt/Tensioner and pretty much done - Fluids/Filter, New Battery, a couple of Sensors to connect etc.. Some pics tonight. Paul. |
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Just read this thread start to end, excellent read, merry Xmas and good luck.
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How'do folks
I managed to get a wee bit done today Timing Belt/Tensioner fitted - (including Timing Belt Covers) Rotated Many times by Hand and all lining up Crank Pulley Bolt torqued up and Alternator/Power Steering Belts fitted... I'm having a wee Coffee break then I'll go back out and finish off what I need to and hopefully see if she'll fire up tonight Paul. |
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She Lives
I don't want to jump the gun - I'll need to get a proper look and check everything in the daylight - and i'll need to check/top up the Coolant once the Engine's cool....
that Said She Lives ! I put a New Battery in and cranked her over a bit before fitting the Plugs and the Fuel Pump Relay. Fired up on the first turn of the Key without any hesitation or issues - a bit Tappety to start but settled a bit and seemed to run Great - I ran the Engine up to temp while topping up the Coolant - then ran her up and down the street a few times - all seems well...... I'll update tomorrow looking for the first MOT slot i can find now Paul. |
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Cheers Guys
I'm hoping if there were any issues or anything I overlooked it would have been obvious tonight It was nice to fire her up and drive her again - even if only up and down the street. some pics tonight. (the lights on the dash are the abs/pad wear sensors not connected yet, and passenger seat airbag ) looking forward to checking how everything is tomorrow - fingers crossed, it's looking Good tonight tho Paul. |
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Great news, good to read a good news story in the morning. Hope in the the light all the little bits and bobs are fine and fly through MOT.
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