hi mate
unfortunately i won’t be ready till at least july time , really sorry, have got all the rear wishbones etc to finish off,
thought i would let u know now out of courtesy so u knew numbers
but don’t forget the piccies plse of the day out and will be a great event when i can come and join u guys
cappers
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Hi DD, about time I showed my face!
Spoke to the garage on Friday; had to do some welding to the foot wells and been delayed by the missing starter ring and flex plate and the hi-lo/diff lock assembly. Now sourced and unless further issues the 90 should be ready by early next week.
Of course, now it's a V8 we will have to avoid the mere mention or sight of water
As it it's an untried (but assured to be sweet) engine I might like to take a week or two settling it in and making sure there are no issues, so the 27th feels better for me but whatever; if I break down there'll be help....With my sensible hat on I should really have stripped it down and checked it doesn't need a rebuild but space, time etc thought I'd just go for it and fingers crossed. I've seen a video of it running, cold and warmed up, and it was sweet and sounded AOK, but still a gamble.
Be seeing you (hopefully)
Spoke to the garage on Friday; had to do some welding to the foot wells and been delayed by the missing starter ring and flex plate and the hi-lo/diff lock assembly. Now sourced and unless further issues the 90 should be ready by early next week.
Of course, now it's a V8 we will have to avoid the mere mention or sight of water
As it it's an untried (but assured to be sweet) engine I might like to take a week or two settling it in and making sure there are no issues, so the 27th feels better for me but whatever; if I break down there'll be help....With my sensible hat on I should really have stripped it down and checked it doesn't need a rebuild but space, time etc thought I'd just go for it and fingers crossed. I've seen a video of it running, cold and warmed up, and it was sweet and sounded AOK, but still a gamble.
Be seeing you (hopefully)
Mr S1
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@Dieseldog would love to Nigel but diary says no - Sundays generally don't work well for me unfortunately, Saturday's usually fit better
Hi DD, about time I showed my face!
Spoke to the garage on Friday; had to do some welding to the foot wells and been delayed by the missing starter ring and flex plate and the hi-lo/diff lock assembly. Now sourced and unless further issues the 90 should be ready by early next week.
Of course, now it's a V8 we will have to avoid the mere mention or sight of water
As it it's an untried (but assured to be sweet) engine I might like to take a week or two settling it in and making sure there are no issues, so the 27th feels better for me but whatever; if I break down there'll be help....With my sensible hat on I should really have stripped it down and checked it doesn't need a rebuild but space, time etc thought I'd just go for it and fingers crossed. I've seen a video of it running, cold and warmed up, and it was sweet and sounded AOK, but still a gamble.
Be seeing you (hopefully)
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Would Sat 26th work?
Trying to find happy balance for everyone
I've double checked the calendar and can only do Sundays until early July so that ticks 27th firm
@Hicap phill @discojamz fancy a ride over East on the 27th?
Hicap phill
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Sorry out with the series 1 at shows.
Thanks for the invite
Thanks for the invite
cappers
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Landy won't be done by 16th as its still missing flex plate bolts and the tbox bracket doesn't fit and they had to make one. Engine is in so once bolts arrive the gearbox can go in, then it's just exhaust, tranny oil cooler, fuel pump & filter, general wiring, pipe work and fettling - all easier typed than done. He's on hols from 16th and he'll get as much done as he can and the other guys will have to finish it. Realistically I can't see it ready by the 20th now Sorry (again!) 27th might be ok?
. He's on hols from 16th and he'll get as much done as he can and the other guys will have to finish it. Realistically I can't see it ready by the 20th now Sorry (again!) 27th might be ok?
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Right then looking like it will be Sunday 27th.
I will set about creating a road book for us to traverse
I will set about creating a road book for us to traverse
Landy won't be done by 16th as its still missing flex plate bolts and the tbox bracket doesn't fit and they had to make one. Engine is in so once bolts arrive the gearbox can go in, then it's just tranny oil cooler, fuel pump & filter, general wiring, pipe work and fettling. He's on hols from 16th and he'll get as much done as he can and the other guys will have to finish it. Realistically I can't see it ready by the 20th now
I'm gonna pack my tools just in case
cappers
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I'm gonna pack my tools just in case
Thanks, but stop it with them negative vibes man! I am getting paranoid already....have I done the right thing etc. and the longer it is taking the more I'm worried
Digits crossed it'll be ready and going for the 27th.......
Thanks, but stop it with them negative vibes man! I am getting paranoid already....have I done the right thing etc. and the longer it is taking the more I'm worried
Digits crossed it'll be ready and going for the 27th.......
I'm a boy scout, be prepared
I can't wait to hear that V8 burbling along the green and pleasant lanes of Surrey, West Sussex and Hampshire
Bit spur of the moment I know, but I promise to try and get my act together for the next planned outing
I will for sure ping you an invite
cappers
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I can't wait to hear that V8 burbling along the green and pleasant lanes of Surrey, West Sussex and Hampshire
I don't think the exhaust will be that loud......
Hey man, yes it's the spring bank holiday
Should be quite nice too
What are the numbers so far?
DD69
Flat
DaveyGTi
Capo
Any more takers?
