AT LAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Originally Posted by Cornelius
one problem so far, I though a weld had blown on my headers, but when I took them off today, the pipes have cracked
Have Emailed the guy I bought them off, but I don't think I'll get anywhere
Have Emailed the guy I bought them off, but I don't think I'll get anywhere
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engine hoist
Good to hear your car's back in one piece mate,my dads got a hoist he bought to fit his engine for the kit car,it's just sitting around at moment so if you wanna borrow it give us a ring! Dale
oh, god!!!!!
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Originally Posted by WINSLEYWRX
Good to hear your car's back in one piece mate,my dads got a hoist he bought to fit his engine for the kit car,it's just sitting around at moment so if you wanna borrow it give us a ring! Dale
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Engine in one piece:
http://www.nevetas.co.uk/modules.php...view_photo.php
Going, going......
http://www.nevetas.co.uk/modules.php...view_photo.php
Almost there:
http://www.nevetas.co.uk/modules.php...view_photo.php
Engine is now ready to be taken out
just hope I remember where all the pipes and wires go
Still can't suss out how to do clickies
http://www.nevetas.co.uk/modules.php...view_photo.php
Going, going......
http://www.nevetas.co.uk/modules.php...view_photo.php
Almost there:
http://www.nevetas.co.uk/modules.php...view_photo.php
Engine is now ready to be taken out
just hope I remember where all the pipes and wires goStill can't suss out how to do clickies
Last edited by Cornelius; May 15, 2006 at 12:06 PM.
is the wiring the same as my UK97?? one harness that unplugs from the engine?? makes life rather easy that... im sure you will remember where all the pipework goes if I managed a P1 transplant....
im sure you will remember where all the pipework goes if I managed a P1 transplant....
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Thanks mate, Tiny has already told me how to do them, but I can't get it to work, give me a set of spanners and a bag of nuts and bolts and I'm well away
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Jus had a litle chat with Moley_WRX about the 2.5 conversion, and it seriously affects the insurance premiums
oh well, too late to worry about it now
if it's too bad, I'll might sell the car and get a STI
about the 2.5 conversion, and it seriously affects the insurance premiumsoh well, too late to worry about it now
if it's too bad, I'll might sell the car and get a STI
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Jus had a litle chat with Moley_WRX about the 2.5 conversion, and it seriously affects the insurance premiums
about the 2.5 conversion, and it seriously affects the insurance premiums
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You mean you was gonna tell them
its not that easy to hide them when Moley is on here and watches... knew mine was slightly modded whan i called.... 
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it was mate, engine is ready to be taken out, got a hand forklift from work, and as soon as it stops raining, it's coming out, then the heads are coming off.
My new block should be here in the morning
My new block should be here in the morning
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Originally Posted by Cornelius
thanks mate,
taking the turbo into work tomorrow for a thorough clean up and inspection, then the inlet manifold, might paint it pink
taking the turbo into work tomorrow for a thorough clean up and inspection, then the inlet manifold, might paint it pink
oh and you tart lol
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thanks mate,
taking the turbo into work tomorrow for a thorough clean up and inspection, then the inlet manifold, might paint it pink
taking the turbo into work tomorrow for a thorough clean up and inspection, then the inlet manifold, might paint it pink
painted the P1 engine(well inlet manifold) Blue to match the car on mine...
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YIPPPEEEEE the new block has finally come
Do I blow out scooby shoot out and rebuild my engine, or go on the lash
sod it, the engine can wait
Do I blow out scooby shoot out and rebuild my engine, or go on the lash
sod it, the engine can wait
Does the bottom end come fully built up mate, have you got any pics of what it arrives like
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Heres some more piccies:
http://www.nevetas.co.uk/modules.php...view_photo.php
http://www.nevetas.co.uk/modules.php...view_photo.php
Engine looking sorry for itself:
http://www.nevetas.co.uk/modules.php...view_photo.php
:http://www.nevetas.co.uk/modules.php...view_photo.php
http://www.nevetas.co.uk/modules.php...view_photo.php
Engine looking sorry for itself:
http://www.nevetas.co.uk/modules.php...view_photo.php
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Lastest pic:
http://www.nevetas.co.uk/modules.php...view_photo.php
Engine almost ready to go back in, just got to fit the clutch, once it's in, it's the easy part
http://www.nevetas.co.uk/modules.php...view_photo.php
Engine almost ready to go back in, just got to fit the clutch, once it's in, it's the easy part
