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hi all
Have been using the Alfa regularly all winter and she's needed nothing other than a new thermostat as she was running cool.
She's still for sale and will come with a new mot at the asking price.
Cheers - mike
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hi there
I think that spun on assembly, not on being rotated. I would be surprised if the crank has been damaged.
Polish the crank with fine wet and dry in wd40, you may be able to salvage the bearing as its not a high revving/performance engine.
cheers - mike
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The engine was rebuilt and tuned in aug 2012. it was dynoed at 128.3 bhp @ 7995 rpm. I have the rolling road print out.
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hi there
another lurker here, I just comment when appropriate.
Good luck with the truck
cheers - mike
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hi there
I wouldn't run it for more than a minute with no water.
The temp gauge wont work without the system being full of water.Its a water temp gauge, no water = no temp reading!!
Ignore the smoke until you have got the cooling system sorted and can run the engine up to temp properly. It could just be moisture boiling off after it long lay up.
Cheers - mike
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Thanks
got another one to pick up next week. I have all the templates now for the units so can turn one around in 2 days.
Just started designing a 2 birth conversion for a Ford Transit Connect as Largos aren't that easy to find although they do sell well.
Cheers - mike
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Have just about finished this one. A bit of wiring to do for the water pump and the graphics to remove from the passenger side. Have redesigned the unit to make it possible to swivel the rear seat and also make it cheaper to make. A few tweaks and I have taken £25 of cost out of the unit. As they say "every little helps" Cheers mike
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Hi there
wire brush the nut, soak in penetrating oil, knock on a 6 point 3/8 socket and it should come undone.
Cheers - mike
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Mar 28, 2016 11:00:37 GMT
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Hi there
2 bits on passenger inner wing
2 bits on chassis where it meets to floor stiffener
not bad at all
plus needs 3 brake pipes and handbrake freeing off/adjusting
sills and arches are pretty good
it starts on the button and drives very well,is an import so has all the toys inc leather seats etc.
you're welcome to view or I can supply more pics
cheers - mike
cheers - mike
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1990 Eunos 1.6 auto,69k from new,silver,good arches,very good runner,leather seats,k+n filter. Generally decent condition,needs 4 small bits of welding and 3 brake pipes for mot 07504981885
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Mar 19, 2016 16:26:09 GMT
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Have had a good day on the latest Largo today. Refreshed the headlights as they were very yellow! Removed the dodgy graphics on the bonnet and the drivers side and machine polished it. Needs a good wax once the passenger side graphics have been dealt with. Have decided on a grey rear corner unit for this one. The unit will be placed a little further back with a more central hob/sink and there will be a step out at the bottom to complete the bed making it a small double or a large single. Hope to have this one complete by the end of the week. Cheers
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Mar 18, 2016 17:54:52 GMT
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Hi
the first ones sold. I buy, sell and do conversions part time as i am semi-retired.
cheers
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Mar 17, 2016 19:43:23 GMT
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And on with the next one! did a deal on a 1997 Largo 2ltr turbo diesel today. Its being delivered tomorrow and comes with a full mot. Needs a good tidy up,cambelt and a service but already runs and drives well. It will have a hi-fi upgrade similar to the last one, a camper conversion in the rear as per the last one but this one will have a higher quality unit using a modular system. There will be a hob,sink,fridge,240v hookup,tv/dvd player. I will be changing the design so that a larger bed can be made, hopefully big enough for two this time. Hope to have it complete and ready to go by the end of next week.
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Mar 10, 2016 20:20:35 GMT
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Hi all finished the Largo today. Gas,water and electrics all finished.Had my first cuppa in her earlier! Spent the morning removing the last of the dodgy graphics and giving her a proper clean. Off to Whitby in her tomorrow for two nights and then she's going to her new owner on Monday. I should be starting another next week, this time with and end unit behind the tail gate and a rock and roll bed behind the front seats. Cheers - mike
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Hi there
its a colt galant coupe 2ltr gto gsr around 1977
I had exactly the same car when they were new
cheers - mike
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Feb 26, 2016 16:58:51 GMT
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Feb 25, 2016 19:39:40 GMT
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hi there
the passenger side looks to be a factory hole,just clean up,prime and seal.
Other side doesn't look to bad, less than and hour to repair to a decent standard so I would worry to much.
Check the other side of the hole, there may be a reason for the rot such as a stiffener etc ?
cheers - mike
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Feb 21, 2016 11:14:57 GMT
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Hi there
yes they are a great little vehicle.
I spent most of yesterday swapping the rear axle. It was a complete pig as I had to remove the interior to get to the bolts holding it on.
The new rear axle is fitted and the camper now sits as it should, got new rear wheel cylinders,shoes and brake pipes to fit on Tuesday. I can then set to cleaning and refitting the interior.Even though it all looks tidy in the pics its in quite a state, the carpets will all be cleaned and then the units repaired and cleaned before refitting.I will also be fitting a proper split charge system and a leisure battery.
Apart from that it just needs the rear of both sills repairing for its new mot.
Hopefully finished and up for sale in a week or so.
Cheers - mike
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Feb 13, 2016 10:16:26 GMT
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1991 Eunos v-spec, 80k from new,auto,never welded or painted,runs and drives superb,short mot but passed last one with no advisories,at full asking price will come with new mot and new cambelt. Imported from japan in 2005 with only 3 previous owners from 1991 It has covered 129km which is 80k miles so very little 1.6 automatic with overdrive Mot until March 30th 2016 with no advisories In lovely British racing green with tan roof and tan leather interior The bodywork is very good for its age, no rust, there are a few little marks here and there, and a small patch of lacquer peel on the top of the bonnet about a couple of inches around not big The interior is very good for its age also with a small amount of wear on the drivers seat, the roof could do with a new rear screen as there is a split in it which has been repaired with tape, there is a company that replace the back windows for £49 on ebay. 14" Lieza alloy wheels with 4 new tyres all round Wooden Nardi steering wheel Aircon Power steering Speakers in seats Electric windows Alarm/immobliezer Everything works as it should including pop up headlights Starts on the button and drives very nicely Becoming harder and harder to find nowadays 07504981885
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