Hello but I'm not building a Haynes roadster, quite

[Davey]

Lets try again to post a picture .

[Wgroove]

Originally Posted by Davey

The Emerald arrived today, very well packed and complete with a brand new manual, Coms lead, software CD, and unused 36 way plug and wiring pins. Been scanning the manual and this baby has some cool features, really looking forward to getting it all wired up and firing the motor up now but its going to be a month or two before I can find any time to play .

D.

Hi Davey,
Where did you get the Emerald ?

Regards,

Wim

[Davey]

Originally Posted by Wgroove

Hi Davey,
Where did you get the Emerald ?

Regards,

Wim

Ebay, if you're patient they do come up from time to time.

D.

[Wgroove]

Originally Posted by Davey

Ebay, if you're patient they do come up from time to time.

D.

And did you get a good price ?

[twinturbo]

Looks good Davey.

The engine will probabbly tap like hell for a good few minuets after start up, mine does it every time it's left for a few months.

Have you checked the tensioner blade's condition?

TT

[Davey]

Wgroove, I paid what I consider to be a good price.

Rob, Cheers mate:-D yes I expect it will tap for a while, not checked tensioners yet but will do before it gets run for serious.

D.

[twinturbo]

Yeah if the tensioner blade is worn then a big failure my not be far away.

The hydraulic tappets take a bit of time to settle after a lay up, but if your hearing a rattle in the timing chest then the tensioner or a guide is probably goosed.

TT

[Bonzo]

Looking very smart indeed davey

At least one of us is making some progress

[Davey]

AND I'm back in the room! It has been way too long since I've had any playtime with the Dragon. The Emerald is still sat in its box and is likely to stay there for a few more months ( read as next year at least :-( ). The good news is that because I've been a good boy for the last few weeks and spent every spare moment on insulating and lining the camper van I nkw have 1.5 days free to play :-):-D . The Dragon is already sitting on my four post lift and first job tomorrow is to check the chassis and wheel alignment. After that I will tackle jobs as they pop up for this weekend, it just feels so good to be having a crack at the beast once more :-D .

Stand byfor updates LOL, :-D

D

[Davey]

Hopefully here is a piccie of the Dragon on the lift awaiting my tender ministrations :-D .

D.

It seems not to be! I am using my tablet at the moment and the photo editing software doesn't seem to have a resize function. Added to which the "select file" button doesn't seem to work with Android devices.

I'll post zome photos tomorrow evening hopefully.