Disaster strikes again

[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.

[vmax1974]

Endgame approaching for you good luck with the test

[HandyAndy]

here,s a few pics showing the engine transplant & a pic of the finished car

old engine out


empty engine bay


new engine going in


finished car


cheers
Andy

[mark]

Looks good Andy

Dont know when your test day is but do you think you will make it to the track day on 10th April if you pass?

Tex from on here has already booked and im definately booking come the end of the month, so is my brother too

[HandyAndy]

Originally Posted by mark

Looks good Andy

Dont know when your test day is but do you think you will make it to the track day on 10th April if you pass?

Tex from on here has already booked and im definately booking come the end of the month, so is my brother too

Cheers Mark

To be bluntly honest with you......as much as i,d like to do the track day....I,m skint . IVA test etc etc , I,m just really pushing hard to get the car tested/passed & registered in time for Stoneleigh, thats my goal/target at the mo.

I,ll come down to the track day tho & watch / blag a passenger ride in yours too pleeeeease .......

I,ve been out in Tex,s car & that IS quick too......

cheers
andy

[twinturbo]

That's Excellent Andy..

I guess your laptop troubles are sorted too .

Need some motivation myself, hopefully in the next 3-4 weeks things in life will have settled and I will be more positive ...


GOOD LUCK!!!

TT

[mark]

Originally Posted by HandyAndy

Cheers Mark

To be bluntly honest with you......as much as i,d like to do the track day....I,m skint . IVA test etc etc , I,m just really pushing hard to get the car tested/passed & registered in time for Stoneleigh, thats my goal/target at the mo.

I,ll come down to the track day tho & watch / blag a passenger ride in yours too pleeeeease .......

I,ve been out in Tex,s car & that IS quick too......

cheers
andy

Yeah I know what you mean, IVA, insurance, tax and registration fee comes to a good chunk of dosh

But you soon forget about that once you screw your number plates on and blast down the road for the first time!

[tex]

Originally Posted by mark

Yeah I know what you mean, IVA, insurance, tax and registration fee comes to a good chunk of dosh

But you soon forget about that once you screw your number plates on and blast down the road for the first time!

Sure i can keep you a seat andy... )

glad your engines sorted mate.. gutted for ya but on the flip side... it went before you were miles down the road stranded.. that would of made you grind your teeth and make you think... TITANIC...

did you get the wheels aligned? sort brakes?