Project 2456- Matthew Nickels, Lisburn, NI

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Re: Project 2456- Matthew Nickels, Lisburn, NI

Postby mnickels » Mon Mar 15, 2010 6:48 pm

RobvdVeer wrote:I keep being surprised by the fact that you do all this in that eeny teeny garage..


Size doesn't matter. It's what you do with it that counts. So Nick T tells me anyway ;)
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Re: Project 2456- Matthew Nickels, Lisburn, NI

Postby Admin-bloke » Mon Mar 15, 2010 9:35 pm

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Re: Project 2456- Matthew Nickels, Lisburn, NI

Postby mnickels » Sat Mar 20, 2010 9:24 pm

Gearbox is just about ready for painting after today. Need to get one of the wee rubber yolks that the dipstick is secured in with. Sandwich plate removed from old engine for Dan and sump removed to be transferred across.

How is the oil filler on the aircon rocker cover removed. I want to use the one on my new rocker cover as it is a screw top and shiney. Is fixed on inside but not sure what they are
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Re: Project 2456- Matthew Nickels, Lisburn, NI

Postby A Van » Sun Mar 21, 2010 6:04 pm

Matt, are you referring to the insert on the gearbox?
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Re: Project 2456- Matthew Nickels, Lisburn, NI

Postby mnickels » Sun Mar 21, 2010 6:23 pm

A Van wrote:Matt, are you referring to the insert on the gearbox?


Yes m8
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Re: Project 2456- Matthew Nickels, Lisburn, NI

Postby A Van » Sun Mar 21, 2010 6:32 pm

I have one or maybe two in the spare boxes...but years ago a French guy found that the plastic otterstat insert was a perfect fit and stopped it from leaking.
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Re: Project 2456- Matthew Nickels, Lisburn, NI

Postby mnickels » Sun Mar 21, 2010 6:38 pm

A Van wrote:I have one or maybe two in the spare boxes...but years ago a French guy found that the plastic otterstat insert was a perfect fit and stopped it from leaking.


Would be good if you could sort me out with one m8
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Re: Project 2456- Matthew Nickels, Lisburn, NI

Postby mnickels » Mon Mar 22, 2010 6:24 pm

Some pics from today

Chassis prep

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Pontoon paint test

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Pontoon painting

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Gearbox painting

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Re: Project 2456- Matthew Nickels, Lisburn, NI

Postby bozzzydmc » Mon Mar 22, 2010 9:29 pm

WOW !!!

Bloody great job Matt !
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Re: Project 2456- Matthew Nickels, Lisburn, NI

Postby mnickels » Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:04 pm

Today I finally got a response from a mobile welder who is calling tonight to see what needs done. I fitted the old sump to my new engine, drilled the 6mm holes on my old rocker covers out to 8mm and fitted the old rocker covers. Removed the old gasket material from the rocker covers and sump, what a job that was! Broke down my front suspension and brake assemblies. Boxed up my calipers to be sent for refurb. Finally I fitted my air con compressor to the engine.
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