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Oct 24, 2009 16:10:55 GMT
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Thanks all
Next step is to pull the front end off, service the kingpins (bit clattery), change a steering rack gator, clean, paint and put it back in.
Once the gearbox is clean I need to set to sorting a motor.
I have the 120 motor in my shed at the moment. I will pop the head off and try and figure out why it was smoking so badly.
If it is a dead loss I will put the 135 engine I have back together (stripped so I could learn more about the inner most workings of an engine) and put that in instead.
I am planning to try and get the front end out tomorrow if the weather permits, so if you have some spare time I could always do with the extra pair of hands and motivation!
Lewis
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Oct 24, 2009 16:26:06 GMT
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great thread and attitude. lovin the whole 'give it a whirl and see what happens' approach! Quite appealing these old skudz, i wouldnt mind trying one. anyone fancy lending me one for a few days? you can use my P100 in exchange.
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1974 Lancia Beta Saloon
1975 Mazda 929 Coupé
1986 Mazda 929 Wagon
1979 Mazda 929 Hardtop
1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica
1977 Toyota Carina TA14
1989 Subaru 1800 Wagon
1982 Hyundai Pony 1200TL 2-dr
1985 Hyundai Pony 1200 GL
1986 Maserati 425 Biturbo
1992 Rover 214 SEi 5-dr
2000 Rover 45 V6 Club
1994 Peugeot 205 'Junior' Diesel
1988 Volvo 760 Turbodiesel Saloon
1992 Talbot Express Autosleeper Rambler
2003 Renault Laguna SPEARS OR REAPERS
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Nov 18, 2009 18:34:38 GMT
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Mark/Megsy
I might take you both up on that offer. I want to get the front subframe off soon so that it be re-ferbed as well. I have been meaning to do it for while. its not a hard job, bit heavy, but having a couple of people to give me a hand and some motivation would be great.
Also mark could you bring your welder over as there is a tiny (50pence size) hole in a sill that needs patching asap?
Lewis
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Nov 18, 2009 18:49:13 GMT
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:)Well done on sorting out the suspension mate. not read this thread for ages!
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Nov 18, 2009 18:53:46 GMT
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A couple of pictures as well to keep this up to date. I got a spare set of doors free (pritty much) which had a set of aluminimum door cards. They are in a pritty sorry state but my dad runs an aliuminium anodising company so I want him to get them brushed and black anodised which should look really good.  And here are a few pictures of my filling in the bodged up bird bath spoiler.     More updates sooon! |
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luckygti
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I need to try harder!
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Nov 18, 2009 20:30:35 GMT
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Yay, updates  Looking good mate, I think that spoiler's a bit small though Glad you're getting some stuff done on it. |
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mate just took the time to read ya thread and I'm impressed i love this car makes me want one but id have to sell my fiesta and i couldnt bring myself to do it keep up the good wrk dude
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Speedle
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Nov 19, 2009 11:02:10 GMT
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Spoiler = Epic WIN! love it! whoever says skoda's aren't cool needs to get in this thread and get a reality check |
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Colonelk
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Nov 19, 2009 20:34:57 GMT
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welder....... check manhandling....... check Will be a pleasure to help you out chap  |
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myke
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Nov 20, 2009 12:58:20 GMT
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I could be available for a couple of hours on Sunday if that's any use mate?
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Nov 20, 2009 19:25:19 GMT
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Hey mate, we are planning the 28th/29th so next weekend, not this!
I you are available then, i would really appreciate the hand!
Lewis
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megzy
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Nov 20, 2009 19:39:03 GMT
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me to if u need me to
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namless
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Nov 20, 2009 20:55:58 GMT
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hi lewis if you need a hand on week days I'm usually off uni on Wednesdays and Fridays
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Nov 20, 2009 21:00:48 GMT
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Schweet! With this many hands, it should only take 5 minutes Well I will confirm which day with the Mrs, most likely sunday, and get the kids dispatched. Work plan will be: Get the front up in the air and remove the front subframe. Weld up small patch on nearside rear sill Strip some parts of the front end off like the old brakes etc. I have a trolly jack and two axle stands. If we could sort out one more trolley jack and Mike, can I borrow your stands for a week or so? I will get the air tools out, and sort out some lunch or something perhaps we can fire up the BBQ or something. If the weather is really pants then we can pospone. I would also like to get some of the dash out, but its a bit fiddly so we will see how we get on. Someone could finish wire brushing the gearbox too and we could sling that in if all goes really well. Megsy/Colon - either of you ever fault finded a smokey engine? I am fairly easy as to how much we do, as long as we get the sill sorted and the front end off I will be a happy bunny. And always happy to return the favour as and when needed. Lewis |
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megzy
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Nov 20, 2009 21:24:14 GMT
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smokey engine what colour smoke mate?
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white (ish) with a tint of blue.
It is now out of the car. so no running it to see, but it is white ish (maybe a hit of blue) and it smoked all the time.
We could drag the head off and check for things like worn valve stem seals etc. Anyone got a compression tester? we could check the rings as well.
Lewis
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megzy
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Nov 21, 2009 20:35:33 GMT
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mmm i wood say oil and water did it use water
i ll charge my rachet gun up too
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Nov 26, 2009 19:31:23 GMT
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Cool thanks Megzy
I have an air impact driver, and an air ratchet so fairly sorted, but the more tools the better!!
Current idea is 10.30 - 11 am sunday my place.
I will PM you my address Megzy.
Lewis
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Last Edit: Nov 26, 2009 19:34:25 GMT by lewist123
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myke
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Nov 26, 2009 20:41:55 GMT
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I'm in mate.
Will bring jack and stands.
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Nov 26, 2009 22:04:32 GMT
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is that gear box a 5 speed?
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Looking good mate, I think that spoiler's a bit small though 
