Category Archives: Winter 2008 Rebuild

She runs … but didn’t stop :-(

Posted on January 11, 2009 by AdrianM

This Saturday saw a number of  activities come to fruition. Firstly we finished the cooling system and fitted a new fan that I had bought off ebay.  The new fan is a full half a kilo lighter than the old fan, … Continue reading →

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The Cooling System is Complete

Posted on January 4, 2009 by admin

This weekend saw completion and filling of the completely redesigned cooling system. The system is now filled and appears water tight. We had one small small issue to resolve. primarily based on own own stupidity and the design of the … Continue reading →

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Loads of Progress

Posted on December 27, 2008 by admin

Today we did that odd thing of moving closer to finishing the car by taking it even further apart. First order of the day was to remove the front floor and radiator assembly. This was necessary for a couple of … Continue reading →

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The Engine is In

Posted on December 21, 2008 by admin

Coo I’ve never before been on schedule before Christmas. A few hours of spannering by Myself and Duncan on Saturday saw the engine fitted, the oil and coolant circuits completed, and the majority of the electrics reconnected. The new gauges … Continue reading →

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New Instruments

Posted on December 17, 2008 by admin

So with the engine ready to go back in I’ve just got a couple of little things to do before I can start the fitting process. No 1 is to fit a couple of new instruments. Last year I ran … Continue reading →

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A Cold Day In the Garage but the Engine is Ready

Posted on December 13, 2008 by admin

Today, it was flipping cold in the garage, however not withstanding the shivers Duncan and I did manage to get a load of “little stuff” done, all of which is on the critical path to refitting the engine. We finished … Continue reading →

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2009 Engine Preparation

Posted on December 9, 2008 by admin

Well the engine has been out of the car for a few weeks, while I weld some dzus fasteners onto the bottom tubes of the engine bay. This is mainly to allow me to remove the floor more easily. Currently … Continue reading →

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Post Crunch Repairs.

Posted on September 3, 2008 by admin

Well after the crunch at Silverstone it was time to effect the necessary repairs. As you can see the front of the car was most distinctly second hand.  With a very bent radiator and cowl and a broken and torn … Continue reading →

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