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Old 15 September 2007, 11:23 PM
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As soon as I can sort some funds out dude, will collect them. Funds are a bit tight at the mo - for some reason
Old 15 September 2007, 11:35 PM
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As soon as I can sort some funds out dude, will collect them. Funds are a bit tight at the mo - for some reason
Just give me shout when you're ready, they ain't going anywhere
Old 17 September 2007, 12:04 PM
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Ready for lifting



Old 17 September 2007, 12:15 PM
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Ready for slotting in



Old 18 September 2007, 01:50 PM
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Engine and Box are both out now
Old 18 September 2007, 02:05 PM
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good opertunity to jet wash the engine bay cover it in dgreaser and leave it to soak. then give it a blast
Old 18 September 2007, 02:49 PM
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Good idea, although I'm sure cookie will have another opportunity in the future
Old 18 September 2007, 03:01 PM
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only another, not many more?
Old 18 September 2007, 03:22 PM
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good idea on the engine bay clean, will do that tomorrow.

And yes the engine will come out again, to make room for a MI16 one day
Old 18 September 2007, 03:53 PM
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Is it back in yet??
Old 18 September 2007, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by cookstar
good idea on the engine bay clean, will do that tomorrow.

And yes the engine will come out again, to make room for a MI16 one day
give me a shout if you need anything.
Old 18 September 2007, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by mneame
give me a shout if you need anything.
Thanks mate

Engine hoist should be here tomorrow, so will be able to crack on. Got a nice new clutch to go in also. Bit nervous about that for some reason, never done one before.
Old 19 September 2007, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by cookstar
Thanks mate

Engine hoist should be here tomorrow, so will be able to crack on. Got a nice new clutch to go in also. Bit nervous about that for some reason, never done one before.

Just buy a clutch alignment tool for £5 or so and they are easy...
Old 19 September 2007, 01:23 PM
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Will get one today

Hoist still hasnt arrived so im stuck now
Old 19 September 2007, 01:32 PM
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Should have said.. MarkB4 has mine at the mo but sure you could have used it....
Old 19 September 2007, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Spec'c'57
Should have said.. MarkB4 has mine at the mo but sure you could have used it....
Finished with yours mate, just haven't got around to returning it yet...

Many thanks
Old 19 September 2007, 01:57 PM
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Im in no rush for it back... keeps it outta my way..
Old 19 September 2007, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Spec'c'57
Im in no rush for it back... keeps it outta my way..

Yeah but in mine
Old 19 September 2007, 02:33 PM
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Old 19 September 2007, 09:44 PM
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Thanks, but this way I can take my time without worrying abouit returning it. also Im sure it will get more use

And there is another one available in the ESC for lending once im finished
Old 19 September 2007, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Spec'c'57
Just buy a clutch alignment tool for £5 or so and they are easy...
nah just use a socket on the end of an extension bar. then add a bit of electrical tape to get the size that you want.

only kidding, get the tool. i've done the above way before and also just use a big screwdriver and eyed it. best to have the right stuff though if it's the first one you've done
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bought an alignment tool today, not sure what do do with it though, there are lots of twidly bits on it
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short version, it goes through the hole in the pressure plate and the clutch and onto the centre of the fly wheel. making them all line up so that they are balanced.

bit more involved than that but that's the basics.
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Old 19 September 2007, 10:48 PM
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lot more involved that the last one i saw i'll stick to my socket and bit of tape

sure spec c will point you in the right direction
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just had a fiddle and sussed it, it grips the friction plate to the pressure plate untill its bolted up, then all come apart.

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Old 20 September 2007, 07:16 PM
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Hoist arrived today

And some lowering springs
Old 15 October 2007, 12:05 PM
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Engine and gearbox all in now, new racing clutch fitted.

Few probs to overcome but its getting there now


Really wished i had labled all plug and connectors before removing them, oh well you live and learn.
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Mark, Call me re the Subaru engine sometime.

David


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