Disaster strikes again

[Tatey]

Andy if you can't get that CVH for whatever reason I have my 1.8 Zetec you can borrow, with some ZX6R carbs, just waiting for my aluminium inlet manifold to arrive and then it should be sorted, except for the thermostat housing and megajolt. I've also got an engine crane now that you can borrow if needs be.

[BORNXenon]

Probably more hassle than its worth for you at this stage, (especially as you may be sorted) but I have a 2ltr Ecotec sat in the garage that was going to eventually be going in mine, however with the current prices of Sierra's I may be going the MX5 route so it will be surplus to requirements.

[HandyAndy]

Originally Posted by Tatey

Andy if you can't get that CVH for whatever reason I have my 1.8 Zetec you can borrow, with some ZX6R carbs, just waiting for my aluminium inlet manifold to arrive and then it should be sorted, except for the thermostat housing and megajolt. I've also got an engine crane now that you can borrow if needs be.

Thanks for the offer Simon, very kind of you

I,m buying Gus,s engine , just trying to arrange a courier now .
It,ll be a straight swap, like for like & will drop straight in on my engine mounts so in the long run will save alot of time not needing to make new mounts / exhaust manifold etc .

thanks to all for all the offers of help

cheers
andy

[ozzy1]

Good luck with the IVA test

[twinturbo]

Very best of luck Andy, I know this means a great deal to ya.

TT

[HandyAndy]

Thanks Ozzy & TT

Yes, i,m looking forward to be able to take the car to the end of my road & carry on going , it,ll be a nice feeling to lock the garage up without the Roadster being inside it

cheers
andy

[HandyAndy]

I,d like to thank "Gus" for saving the day for me with regard the engine package he had for sale,......

I confirmed with Gus that I would have his engine on the friday, it was despatched to me on monday & delivered to my garage on wednesday.....really quick turn around ....thanks for that Gus

The engine has been installed & it runs like a dream, started on first turn of the key once the fuel pump had got fuel to the carb....well chuffed.

I,ve now driven it & I,ll be totally honest, it ( the engine ) is soooooooo much better than my original, smoother & quicker to pick up the revs ( I know its only a CVH engine but so much better than my "sick" original engine).

I,d like to publicly thank all the forum members who offered me their engines / or use of ......Thanks guys A great forum spirit of help .

Also to thank Spud for helping me "jiggle" the new engine in ( jiggle as in getting it on the gearbox shaft ),

& to Nathan at NTS for the use of the engine hoist.

Watch this space now, as the car is ready for test




cheers
andy

[SeriesLandy]

Great to see you got the enging sorted.
We just need some 42 year old pics of the finished car.
Best of luck with the test whenever that will be.