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Wobbly Dave
Tuesday 30th November 2004, 01:24
Great news - at least for me. SHE'S BACK.

I took the pm off so that I could work with John, my mechanic to sort out the last few steps - such as putting the wheels back on. Lunch time the tyres were back on and balanced. I dropped of the wheels and drove home to get changed.

There were a few problems with the breathers under the inlet manifold - the plastic tubing had become very brittle. Almost home and the last bit broke - some where half way along - which alas entailed taking apart the fuel rail and unhooking the inlet manifold. Finally we got the last few bits back together and tried to start her - only to find she wouldn't fire. Few minutes later - much to my relief, she started up - once an erant connection to the starter motor was found.

I have to say she looks fabulous with her brand new shiny seven spoke Volans.

:thewave:

It has been emotional.

She needs to do 1500 miles now to break in the new box!

Wobbly Dave
Tuesday 30th November 2004, 01:28
I went to see Justin - and clipped the kerb turning into his road - so the new alloys didnt last long

DOH! :wallbash:

Justin
Tuesday 30th November 2004, 09:09
Lol, only you could manage that mate :rolleyes:

Kent Canary
Tuesday 30th November 2004, 09:49
I went to see Justin - and clipped the kerb turning into his road - so the new alloys didnt last long

DOH! :wallbash:

Gutted..

At least youve got the car back now..! Hope it all goes well.

Bracer
Tuesday 30th November 2004, 10:17
I went to see Justin - and clipped the kerb turning into his road - so the new alloys didnt last long

DOH! :wallbash:

You spanner !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Time for a eye test maybe Dave :rolleyes:

Glad its back on the road thou buddy !

How about a trip down here to see me then ?

Maybe arround the 18th any good ?

Markzx
Tuesday 30th November 2004, 11:11
Hope all goes well and really sorry to hear about the new alloys.

If it's any consulation thats the kind of thing I would do.

Pristine Wheels at Milton Keyens will repair it so you couldn't tell. They are very reasonable price wise and if you prearrange it you can drop in and they'll do it in a mater of hours.

Bracer
Tuesday 30th November 2004, 11:37
Hope all goes well and really sorry to hear about the new alloys.

If it's any consulation thats the kind of thing I would do.

Pristine Wheels at Milton Keyens will repair it so you couldn't tell. They are very reasonable price wise and if you prearrange it you can drop in and they'll do it in a mater of hours.

He'd only just got them back a few hours before from being refurbished :eek:

Markzx
Tuesday 30th November 2004, 11:40
He'd only just got them back a few hours before from being refurbished :eek:

Ouch!!

Bracer
Tuesday 30th November 2004, 11:57
Ouch!!

Yes very :wallbash:

lance
Tuesday 30th November 2004, 12:34
Glad to hear your Motors back on track Dave,
Sorry to hear you clipped the curb thats what happens when you drive a smaller car and go back to a bigger one unfortunatly. :thewave:

Bracer
Tuesday 30th November 2004, 12:35
Glad to hear your Motors back on track Dave,
Sorry to hear you clipped the curb thats what happens when you drive a smaller car and go back to a bigger one unfortunatly. :thewave:

Or dont look where your going :hidesbehi

TEAMWAYSIDE21
Tuesday 30th November 2004, 13:41
good to see your cars back now.hope it goes well,ARE YOU GOING TO WARM IT UP IN NOTTS ON SUNDAY?

HENRY

Bracer
Tuesday 30th November 2004, 13:42
good to see your cars back now.hope it goes well,ARE YOU GOING TO WARM IT UP IN NOTTS ON SUNDAY?

HENRY

I have a sneaky feeling he will :shifty:

Wobbly Dave
Wednesday 1st December 2004, 01:13
I think Lance has a point - I think I was temporarily caught out by the width.
Rather than thinking "I must not dint my alloys" - I should focus on "I am in control and my alloys will be fine"

Anyway - I am gonna swap it off for the spare tomorrow lunch and Paul (my new found wheel painting friend) will touch and blow it back in. The scratch is only an inch long. She will be perfect again very soon.

I am coming on Sunday with her to Notts. She will not be going all that fast.
I have put on 60 miles since she started yesterday. John - the AT specialist recommends 1500miles to bed in the box, properly. The first 200 I am doing dog slow. I have had her a couple of times into the white - but that's all. So sorry there will be no big show on Sunday. Mind you she'll be putting out and no mistake. :wink: What I can't do in performance I can do in shine.

lance
Wednesday 1st December 2004, 01:23
Hey looking forward to it mate . Good to see everyone. :rainfro:
Im not going to mad on sunday as sometimes the wrong people are watching, just a couple of runs round the block :shifty: as I dont want the local bobies on my case for doubling the speed limit ,but I can safely say we will out T5 em.

Bracer
Wednesday 1st December 2004, 09:51
Be safe peeps and just have a good time :wink:

Wobbly Dave
Thursday 2nd December 2004, 00:25
Had the dint repaired today - so she is back to mint. Quick scrub'n'shine and she'll be ready. Done 100 miles already - Only 1400 to go.

I went back to see John "the Auto mech" - checked the levels and the ATF - quick spin - and he gave us the all clear.

Returned the 440 back to Dave - with thanks :worship: Been a lifeline in the T5 desert.

Looking forward to see you all on Sunday?!?! :dgrin:

Bracer
Thursday 2nd December 2004, 09:35
Had the dint repaired today - so she is back to mint. Quick scrub'n'shine and she'll be ready. Done 100 miles already - Only 1400 to go.

I went back to see John "the Auto mech" - checked the levels and the ATF - quick spin - and he gave us the all clear.

Returned the 440 back to Dave - with thanks :worship: Been a lifeline in the T5 desert.

Looking forward to see you all on Sunday?!?! :dgrin:

Its great to have that kind of support I think :thewave: