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Old 11 February 2014, 04:46 PM
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So how hard did you find it?.
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Nice well done, not as tricky as they make it out to be is it.
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whats the torque from that result?
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Good on you mate cracking result aswell
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great work, what kind of mechanical experience had you before undertaking this?

I'd like to do something similar myself but wouldn't have the *****! ha
Old 11 February 2014, 08:56 PM
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Great result mate, you've got more guts than me.
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Nice work
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Nice work!
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That is good stuff mate. You've saved you'rself some major labour money.
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Is your block sprayed or cleaned mate? Looks beautiful!
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How much did the engine rebuild cost you?

Have you had to buy a 6spd and uprated clutch?
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looks a good job, never realised you built it yourself!
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Who did the machine work mate?
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Now its built any chance you can return the like new covers that didnt fit please, as you did say the end of March
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That's good figures for a vf34 as well well done dude
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