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Andyc
21-08-2009, 21:24
well got the oil today and me and Gabe have been some dounuts on the airfield at work what great fun now whats next (Taff)
Andyc
21-08-2009, 21:31
forgot to say all my vibrations have now gone
graham John
22-08-2009, 16:36
forgot to say all my vibrations have now gone


so has Frosty since he gave up the booze :D


cheeRS
Andyc
14-09-2009, 21:11
well nub now breaths like a dragon she as her 45s on and running sounds the dogs ready for the week end:D
Dave1800BDA
14-09-2009, 21:13
well nub now breaths like a dragon she as her 45s on and running sounds the dogs ready for the week end:D


useless post.... wheres the pics then:D
vinny
14-09-2009, 21:16
forgot to say all my vibrations have now gone

tell the misses to get some new batteries then ;)
Andyc
14-09-2009, 21:23
useless post.... wheres the pics then:D

at work will get some up tomorrow:mad:
vinny
14-09-2009, 21:34
tell the misses to get some new batteries then ;)

at work will get some up tomorrow:mad:

and i never edited it :D
grum
14-09-2009, 21:35
forgot to say all my vibrations have now gone

yeah and all your pics :confused:
Andyc
14-09-2009, 21:37
:Di can not put photos up at work so youll have to wait also the new rocker cover is fitted
graham John
15-09-2009, 20:38
Still waiting...................:rolleyes:


cheeRS
Andyc
15-09-2009, 20:42
sent to you now;)
graham John
15-09-2009, 20:50
looks mean Andy, however there will be a terrible mess under the bonnet unless you fit the Cam cover...................


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/NUB.jpg

;)

cheeRS
taffr
15-09-2009, 20:53
bbbaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrppppppppppppppp, just need some big gonards to drive it now andy;)
Andyc
14-10-2009, 20:28
bought a few bits today 3 piece manifold and right hand exit system will start to remove engine tomorrow:)
graham John
15-10-2009, 11:39
will start to remove engine tomorrow:)

thought most of it had already made a break for freedon under its own steam.............:D


pics please

cheeRS
Andyc
11-11-2009, 16:50
Done a bit today, found out why the box went bang and where all the oil was coming from.
At the start
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/11112009.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/11112009001.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/11112009002.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/11112009003.jpg

Engine going to the machine shop tomorrow to be rebored, lightened and balanced
then start painting and rebuild hopefully finished before christmas
graham John
11-11-2009, 17:20
so, Where WAS all the oil coming from :dontknow:

cheeRS
Tongy
11-11-2009, 17:22
Does that mean more nuts bolt and washers on britains highways and byways we have to dodge.:D
Andyc
11-11-2009, 17:25
Does that mean more nuts bolt and washers on britains highways and byways we have to dodge.:D
why you taken Des out:D
Tongy
11-11-2009, 17:32
Proper car DES is, came wiv a sump guard .:p
Dave1800BDA
11-11-2009, 18:10
flywheel looks in good condition:D
graham John
11-11-2009, 18:17
flywheel looks in good condition:D


should be, its renewed after every outing

cheeRS
grum
11-11-2009, 18:27
are you hoping to lower the car even more when the front struts rust through and drops to the ground ? :dontknow:

;)
paul andrews
11-11-2009, 18:49
thank f ook for that,mandys phoned me 15 times today to tell me the gearbox has no oil in.knobber:D:D:D:D:D
graham John
11-11-2009, 18:54
thank f ook for that,mandys phoned me 15 times today to tell me the gearbox has no oil in.knobber:D:D:D:D:D

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/andyCsister.jpg

;)


cheeRS
Frosticles
11-11-2009, 21:25
Are those engine mounts on the right way?????/ ;):D
grum
11-11-2009, 22:02
http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/Images/ExternalImages/ProductsDetailed/89/032689.jpg
Andyc
16-11-2009, 13:32
Started the engine strip today . The crank needs regriding so more expence
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1682.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1683.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1684.jpg
Oldbloke
16-11-2009, 13:42
Was the Blackberry in there as well? Perhaps that was where the rattling was coming from?:D

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1683.jpg
graham John
16-11-2009, 14:37
that Chuck key certainly wouldnt have helped with the rattles and oil pressure.............:eek:


cheeRS
Andyc
17-11-2009, 23:51
dropped the engine off today rebore regrind the crank lighten and balanced hope to get it back end of next week:)
trialscort
18-11-2009, 15:51
Was the Blackberry in there as well? Perhaps that was where the rattling was coming from?:D

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1683.jpg
I can only see one plug as well Andy, that would make it run lumpy, much better with four:rolleyes::)
Andyc
23-11-2009, 16:12
got these back today so stripe time then drain plug mod
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/19112009.jpg
graham John
23-11-2009, 17:03
got these back today so stripe time then drain plug mod
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/19112009.jpg


:eek:

whats the point of putting Stripes on a gearbox ????

no one will ever see the stripes:confused: :confused:















on second thoughts, at least when the 'box' falls out of NUB it will be easier to identify it :D

go for some luminous ones Andy, it will help if it is dark when it happens




cheeRS
Andyc
23-11-2009, 21:12
thats one down one to go
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/23112009005.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/23112009006.jpg
grum
24-11-2009, 18:07
i think Numb Nuts is getting the words "stripe" and "paint casing" mixed up with each other :rolleyes:

looking good And - are you having a gearbox for each rear wheel - seems a very expensive and technical way for a home made lsd :confused:
Andyc
24-11-2009, 18:18
i think Numb Nuts is getting the words "stripe" and "paint casing" mixed up with each other :rolleyes:

looking good And - are you having a gearbox for each rear wheel - seems a very expensive and technical way for a home made lsd :confused:
thought about it Gra but didnt want to get a huge phone bill again :D;)
As for STRIPE I ment strip strip the boxes down:o;)
Andyc
11-12-2009, 15:11
The engine is now ready to be picked up so roll on tuesday so i can start the rebuild and get it back in:D
graham John
11-12-2009, 18:00
The engine is now ready to be picked up so roll on tuesday so i can start the rebuild and get it back in:D

didnt Frosty say that.................

"roll on tuesday"


cheeRS
Frosticles
11-12-2009, 18:08
didnt Frosty say that.................

"roll on tuesday"


cheeRS

No G, Mine's ready tomorrow. Will "Roll" you next time I see you mush (Which may be soon;))
graham John
11-12-2009, 18:11
No G, Mine's ready tomorrow. Will "Roll" you next time I see you mush (Which may be soon;))

i am in all weekend, bring some other goodies with you too


cheeRS
Frosticles
11-12-2009, 18:15
i am in all weekend, bring some other goodies with you too


cheeRS

Delivery is extra ;):D
Andyc
17-12-2009, 14:24
Well just got the engine back so all systems go (so turn off your phones gents)
crank reground and balanced
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1708.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1707.jpg

block rebored
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1705.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1706.jpg
And the wife shouted at me for cleaning my sump (why i dont know)
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1696.jpg
mike77cos
17-12-2009, 15:01
Ha ha, I can't see the problem
grum
17-12-2009, 15:09
selfish mare :mad:
Dave1800BDA
17-12-2009, 15:45
his and hers sinks...no problem
escort new boy
17-12-2009, 15:55
if you had done the washing up first you could have had a defence :rolleyes:
Frosticles
17-12-2009, 17:33
Why didn't you have the flywheel lightened????
taffr
17-12-2009, 17:37
for that money i'd of thought he would have put it back together and painted it for you mandy:confused:
Frosticles
17-12-2009, 17:39
for that money i'd of thought he would have put it back together and painted it for you mandy:confused:

How much???
Frosticles
17-12-2009, 18:03
Not bad for £60 Andy.....FPMSL :D:D:D
Mugshot
17-12-2009, 20:48
And the wife shouted at me for cleaning my sump (why i dont know)
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1696.jpg


What's wrong, was the dishwasher not working????:)
Andyc
17-12-2009, 20:54
What's wrong, was the dishwasher not working????:)
She wouldnt do it:D
Mugshot
17-12-2009, 22:12
She wouldnt do it:D

I take it she doesn't read this forum?:rolleyes:
Andyc
17-12-2009, 22:18
I take it she doesn't read this forum?:rolleyes:
No matey:D
Andyc
19-12-2009, 20:18
got all my new nuts and bolts for the engine rebuild delivered today will start rebuild net week
graham John
20-12-2009, 10:21
got all my new nuts and bolts for the engine rebuild delivered today will start rebuild net week


I will keep an eye out for them on the M4 during January, Andy

cheeRS
bluevan1
20-12-2009, 18:23
hey good build of ur x.pack mate looking good keep up the good work.:D
Andyc
22-12-2009, 16:33
Bit more done today crank and pistons back in and a paint job (but dont know if i like it blue)Also bought all new nuts and bolts for the engine again
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1712.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1714.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1715.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1716.jpg
taffr
22-12-2009, 16:51
you've got a flare for painting there andy:rolleyes:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1716.jpg
Frosticles
22-12-2009, 16:56
you've got a flare for painting there andy:rolleyes:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1716.jpg

I agree. :rolleyes::rolleyes::munky2::agimp:
paul andrews
22-12-2009, 16:56
**** me andy you got bladder trouble fella,get the paint off the oil filter seat
Dave1800BDA
22-12-2009, 17:03
whens the cement going in andy:)
enduro
22-12-2009, 17:16
you've got a flare for painting there andy:rolleyes:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1716.jpg

:D:D:D,get it on there son,ive got some masking tape in the shop if your interested.:rolleyes:
graham John
22-12-2009, 19:17
whens the cement going in andy:)


The cement will be lighter than the coats of Paint :eek:

cheeRS
Andyc
23-12-2009, 16:34
Take two SORRY TAFFR
Here are the proper photos, the last paint was thrown on before i went out as i wanted to see what it looked like blue so here you go now done proper
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1717.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1720.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1721.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1719.jpg
hally
23-12-2009, 16:51
looking well son
graham John
23-12-2009, 16:53
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1717.jpg

thats the only use your hairdryer is going to Get, Andy :D

cheeRS
grum
23-12-2009, 17:25
see you're going for the triple blue stripe then :)

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1717.jpg
SHIFTY
25-12-2009, 00:36
coming on well andy! :cool:
lovin the use of the hair dryer lol
Andyc
10-01-2010, 13:11
start of the gear box paint shaft white so that i could mark it too see where to cut
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1784.jpg
mid flow
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1785.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1787.jpg

finished job (nearly 40mm cut off cheers Kev)

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1788.jpg
grum
10-01-2010, 13:21
:eek:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GmlJ2al7e_k/StS--XQF7vI/AAAAAAAAF5o/k1g2QYYbNkA/s320/extreme+face+pierced.jpg
Dave1800BDA
10-01-2010, 13:55
:eek: wheres H&S:eek:

measure twice cut once, hope theres enough to go into the spigot son:eek:
graham John
10-01-2010, 14:11
eye protection :eek: :eek: :eek:


cheeRS
graham John
10-01-2010, 14:13
lol


http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1787.jpg

but happy to put condom on his hands:eek:


cheeRS
Frosticles
10-01-2010, 14:25
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1788.jpg

That looks like you've cut far too much off :eek: are you sure you measured it properly??
graham John
10-01-2010, 14:28
That looks like you've cut far too much off :eek: are you sure you measured it properly??

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c2/Specsavers_logo-1-.png (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c2/Specsavers_logo-1-.png)


:D

cheeRS
Frosticles
10-01-2010, 14:36
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c2/Specsavers_logo-1-.png (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c2/Specsavers_logo-1-.png)


:D

cheeRS

No he wasn't wearing any "Protective" glasses G :eek:
Frosticles
10-01-2010, 16:59
Are you any good with a welder cos looks like you will need to use one son,,PMSL.(RoddeRS)
Andyc
10-01-2010, 17:29
Tes chaps cut the right lenght but now i have to grind the splines back as they hit the rear of the crank and it will not do up to the block(2.8 SPLINES ARE 10MM LONGER)
RS2kSX
10-01-2010, 21:02
good luck Andy...
get some glasses
Andyc
12-01-2010, 18:39
here you go chaps does this look better
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1792.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1794.jpg

It is 144mm from the face to the end
grum
12-01-2010, 18:50
bit too much off now Andy :o

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z229/grumh/oops.jpg
paul andrews
12-01-2010, 19:52
you crazy ****er,that should be well balanced now m8.nutcase:D
taffr
12-01-2010, 19:54
you crazy ****er,that should be well balanced now m8.nutcase:D


does it matter on the recovery truck:rolleyes::D
Tongy
12-01-2010, 22:26
:eek:NOW YOU MAKE SURE ALL IS LOCTITED AND WIRED AND GUM SHIELD ON THE READY :confused2::confused2::confused2:.

ON THE PLUS SIDE NO CHANCE OF YOU FALLING ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL NOW MANDY :D
taffr
12-01-2010, 23:03
i feel so sorry for the spigot bearing:D, it'll be like a hula hoop in no time
Andyc
19-01-2010, 18:20
Well took the box to pieces to get the in put shaft machined and did a few mods whilst it was apart


http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/18012010002.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/18012010001.jpg

Drilled the main oil feed to 12 mm
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/18012010004.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/18012010005.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/18012010.jpg

shaft now done
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/18012010006.jpg

New bearing coming tomorrow as the front one was ****ed.All new oil seals and drain plug fitted so now like new
wetandwindy2
19-01-2010, 18:26
did you do all this yourself Andy was it easy to do
graham John
19-01-2010, 18:27
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/18012010005.jpg


looks like maternity scan there andy, you sure you downloaded the right pictures :eek:


cheeRS
Andyc
19-01-2010, 18:32
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/18012010005.jpg


looks like maternity scan there andy, you sure you downloaded the right pictures :eek:


cheeRS
IT IS THE INSIDE OF THE CASEING TAKEN WITH A MOBILE NOT VERY GOOD A WILL GET BETTER ONES TOMORROW
graham John
19-01-2010, 18:48
IT IS THE INSIDE OF THE CASEING TAKEN WITH A MOBILE NOT VERY GOOD A WILL GET BETTER ONES TOMORROW


who took the picture ?

Ray charles, Stevie wonder, or shakin stevens..............



cheeRS
Andyc
19-01-2010, 18:51
HOW DID YOU KNOW THEN 3 WHERE WITH ME
graham John
19-01-2010, 19:04
HOW DID YOU KNOW THEN 3 WHERE WITH ME


it was obvious Andy, no way could you eat a litre tub of chocolate ice cream on your own, you had to share it with three others;)

Simples !



cheeRS
Andyc
30-01-2010, 17:51
Well my new manifold came testerday and i have just had a go at fitting it and it fits like a glove and it only just hits the engine mount also the gear box is finished

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1844.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1845.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1846.jpg



http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1848.jpg

im off for 12 days soon so all systems go again
taffr
30-01-2010, 18:05
pipe looks good:cool:
Martin
30-01-2010, 18:51
Engine and Box are looking good Andy :cool:
laney
30-01-2010, 18:58
looking good there andy :cool: give tongy a ring he'll advise you how to fit that cambelt properly :p
enduro
30-01-2010, 19:44
why have you got bolts on the flywheel:confused:......... looking good big lad,whens the lump going in if you need a hand im sure we can all come down and take the pizz.are you going to heat wrap the exhaust?
rsderek
01-02-2010, 11:22
looking good Andy.:D:D:D:D
Dave1800BDA
01-02-2010, 11:31
just seen this andy....motor looking good
grum
01-02-2010, 12:36
is that one of those expensive grp 1 dipsticks ? :confused:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1844.jpg
RS2kSX
01-02-2010, 18:18
i like the new head bolt.... is it a quick release:confused:
Gabec
04-02-2010, 07:18
come on dad get it finished
Andyc
07-02-2010, 13:37
Got some power coated stuff back yesterday so now need some time to get it fitted;)
richy c
07-02-2010, 14:10
so are all the exhaust manifolds now made to this spec, as your first one must have been wrong.hope he gave you an apology:D,
Andyc
07-02-2010, 14:27
Yes he did Richy it fits like a glove will get some photos up;)
Andyc
07-02-2010, 18:09
Got the engine back under her tonight can now start putting her back together

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1851.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1853.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1854.jpg
Chesney
07-02-2010, 18:32
lookin good slim lad http://bbs.rallyesportescorts.co.uk/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif
Andyc
14-02-2010, 17:08
Got the engine back in today just need to set the timming and connect the fuel lines, the new mainifold fitted lovely dont know what all the fuss is about
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1857.jpg
taffr
14-02-2010, 20:47
good work mandy, top job:cool:
paul andrews
14-02-2010, 20:50
would fit ok without a head on it you c o c k,looks neat tho meathead:D:D
graham John
14-02-2010, 20:51
Got the engine back in today just need to set the timming and connect the fuel lines, the new mainifold fitted lovely dont know what all the fuss is about



looking good andy...............
graham John
14-02-2010, 20:52
Got the engine back in today just need to set the timming and connect the fuel lines, the new mainifold fitted lovely dont know what all the fuss is about
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1857.jpg




you sure you got that engine in the right way around




:eek:





;)


cheeRS
Andyc
14-02-2010, 22:00
would fit ok without a head on it you c o c k,looks neat tho meathead:D:D
the head manifold carbs are all on it now:D
taffr
14-02-2010, 22:14
the head manifold carbs are all on it now:D

thanks for the mental picture:rolleyes:
RS2kSX
14-02-2010, 22:50
will that run ok on std fuel pump with 45's?:confused:
Andyc
15-02-2010, 05:35
will that run ok on std fuel pump with 45's?:confused:
YES :confused: SO IM TOLD SO
Frosticles
15-02-2010, 11:09
YES :confused: SO IM TOLD SO

Get a proper pump son :rolleyes:
graham John
15-02-2010, 11:35
Get a proper pump son :rolleyes:


agreed



http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/55/Avent_isis_breast_pump.jpg/180px-Avent_isis_breast_pump.jpg (http://bbs.rallyesportescorts.co.uk/wiki/File:Avent_isis_breast_pump.jpg)


even this would do a better job than the one you have Andy:D

cheeRS
jb644
15-02-2010, 15:59
Andy, where did you get your crancase breather from?
Frosticles
15-02-2010, 17:53
Andy, where did you get your crancase breather from?

Looks like a Burton's one.
Andyc
15-02-2010, 21:02
Looks like a Burton's one.
correct Kevin;) page 17 burtons cat part no FP280 £7.50;)
grum
15-02-2010, 22:56
remember to put it in the right way round ;)
richy c
16-02-2010, 17:12
why dont you re route your front left brake lines while its easy to do?:)
graham John
16-02-2010, 18:48
any news Andy, is it alive yet ?

cheeRS
Andyc
16-02-2010, 18:51
Well se lives first turn of the key and away she goes turned her straight off and tomorrow will connect all the plumbing prop and exhaust
pics not that goog but will stop taffy from moaning
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/16022010.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/16022010001.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/16022010002.jpg
graham John
16-02-2010, 18:52
wonder what will fall off first ?




cheeRS
grum
16-02-2010, 19:16
wonder what will fall off first ?




cheeRS

bonnet by the looks of it ;)
Aled
16-02-2010, 21:40
Nice scans Andy :D
Andyc
25-02-2010, 03:28
Just finshed doing a bit more, night mare when you get things power coated and things dont go back on. Anti roll bar in place ,clutch cable fitted, speedo fitted, ready for fluids. Prop fitted tonight and finish off anti roll bar
fast eddie
25-02-2010, 20:42
looking good dude:)
Andyc
26-02-2010, 02:00
Anti roll bar now done, what a job that was. Steering rack fitted, all breather pipes fitted photos to follow
Frosticles
26-02-2010, 09:33
Anti roll bar now done, what a job that was. Steering rack fitted, all breather pipes fitted photos to follow

Did you use a ratchet strap. Mine was a piece of wee to do ;)
Andyc
26-02-2010, 09:36
Did you use a ratchet strap. Mine was a piece of wee to do ;)

Yes mate but it kept moving got there in the end though
wetandwindy2
26-02-2010, 17:46
engine pics look good Andy
Andyc
20-03-2010, 12:15
The prop is on at last, exhaust next then the brakeswhich are back tuesday,then taxed at the end of the month then play time
grum
20-03-2010, 13:23
The prop is on at last, exhaust next then the brakeswhich are back tuesday,then taxed at the end of the month then play time for the RAC

:rolleyes: :o
Andyc
29-03-2010, 21:59
Well shes back on all four wheels she runs and sounds good will be taking her for a blast down the run way tonight nice and steady though:rolleyes::cool:
taffr
29-03-2010, 22:01
Well shes back on all four wheels she runs and sounds good will be taking her for a blast down the run way tonight nice and steady though:rolleyes::cool:


whats the rush for :confused:
Andyc
29-03-2010, 22:11
whats the rush for :confused:
I dont know but i could always sell it:(
wetandwindy2
29-03-2010, 22:11
nice one Andy go and play,and donnt go and do a silly thing as selling her go and enjoy
grum
29-03-2010, 22:51
not finished yet son

STRIPES !!!!! :mad:
Little Barry
29-03-2010, 23:26
well did it breakdown
we what to know mandy
Andyc
30-03-2010, 02:06
Well 5 miles done no leaks, all gears work, brakes work, good oil pressure so all systems go need to get it tracked and tuned then smash it time bring on the lakes:D
Tongy
30-03-2010, 12:39
SOOO Happy for you mandy,pictures please ;)
Frosticles
30-03-2010, 13:47
Good news andy. Pics please
graham John
30-03-2010, 13:51
Well shes back on all four wheels she runs and sounds good will be taking her for a blast down the run way tonight nice and steady though:rolleyes::cool:

is it a drag racer then ? or has the steering simply fallen off:D


cheeRS
Andyc
01-04-2010, 14:59
Found this shed today
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1992.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1993.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1994.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/100_1996.jpg
Aled
01-04-2010, 15:06
Looking good that shed .....oh the cars not bad either ;) Needs a touch of paint on the rad though :D
Andyc
01-04-2010, 15:10
Looking good that shed .....oh the cars not bad either ;) Needs a touch of paint on the rad though :D
yes i know scrathed it this morning :mad:
grum
01-04-2010, 15:14
STRIPES man

i thought you army guys liked "stripes"

get em on - big ones on the door ;)
RS2kSX
01-04-2010, 15:48
Looking good Andy..

is it reliable?
mike77cos
01-04-2010, 15:56
Looks very good
Andyc
01-04-2010, 16:41
Looking good Andy..

is it reliable?
pot kettle black comes to mind Da;):D
Tongy
01-04-2010, 16:54
very nice boyo,make sure you put that there overflow pipe back on the rad :rolleyes:
graham John
01-04-2010, 17:28
is this not finished yet..................:eek:






;)




cheeRS
taffr
01-04-2010, 18:54
looking good, where's the new rad????
lee bishop
01-04-2010, 19:07
Looks the mutts nutts
Chesney
01-04-2010, 19:53
looks good numnuts, glad the lump is ok, someone was spreading viscous rumours you'd not put oil in it :eek: never believed a word of it myself :rolleyes:
grum
01-04-2010, 20:36
looks good numnuts .............................. :rolleyes:

good to see my name for him is beginning to stick :D
Dave1800BDA
01-04-2010, 20:46
looking good andy, well done fella
graham John
01-04-2010, 20:59
good to see my name for him is beginning to stick :D

no doubt you will wish you hadnt named him when he meets you soon


:eek:




http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/AndyCk.jpg

:D :D

cheeRS
taffr
01-04-2010, 21:03
no doubt you will wish you hadnt named him when he meets you soon


:eek:




http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/AndyCk.jpg

:D :D

cheeRS


he's put on some wood since that pic:o
graham John
01-04-2010, 21:05
he's put on some wood since that pic:o


think its called the 'St Athan' mess.................


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/Epyntmartch2010248.jpg

cheeRS
taffr
01-04-2010, 21:11
think its called the 'St Athan' mess.................


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/Epyntmartch2010248.jpg

cheeRS


almost G, its the 'Fat' mess, or just the fat bastard in the blue escort to the guys at st athans;)
graham John
01-04-2010, 21:13
almost G, its the 'Fat' mess, or just the fat bastard in the blue escort to the guys at st athans;)


thats how the two girls i was talking to at the rugby referred to him :eek:


cheeRS
Andyc
05-04-2010, 18:57
cleaned and ready to go been for a spin around and all seams fine (touch wood) will be motd taxed and road worthy by the end of the week then play time (i hope):(
Andyc
11-04-2010, 18:14
shes now taxed and still motd from last year so play time new mot due tomorrow
fast eddie
11-04-2010, 18:21
well done andy, looks the dogs doodars!:)
Tongy
11-04-2010, 18:48
very good mandy, an do try an get them saggy mirrors sorted now you have the door supports ;)
Andyc
11-04-2010, 18:49
very good mandy, an do try an get them saggy mirrors sorted now you have the door supports ;)
done already squirrel many thanks;)
Tongy
11-04-2010, 19:12
done already squirrel many thanks;)

what going on mr c 2 lots of thanks and why you changed your sig:confused:
Andyc
11-04-2010, 19:18
what going on mr c 2 lots of thanks and why you changed your sig:confused:
Im a nice person as for sig i can not be arsed any more:(
grum
11-04-2010, 19:45
i'll do ya a siggy :)

hope it fails for not having any stripes :D
Andyc
11-04-2010, 19:52
i'll do ya a siggy :)

hope it fails for not having any stripes :D
yes please and i hope not:D
Andyc
12-04-2010, 17:58
well shes now got 13 months mot and 6 months tax i have driven about 60 miles in her today and before any one asks no nothing fell off:D
Frosticles
12-04-2010, 18:00
well shes now got 13 months mot and 6 months tax i have driven about 60 miles in her today and before any one asks no nothing fell off:D

Good news Andy, Here's to a trouble free year :)
grum
12-04-2010, 18:07
Good news Andy, Here's to a stripe free year :)

:mad: boo

get some STRIPES made
Dave1800BDA
12-04-2010, 18:08
:mad: boo

get some STRIPES made

he needs to earn them:rolleyes:

well done andy have a good year, hope to see it at some time:cool:
vinny
12-04-2010, 18:30
nice one andy
graham John
12-04-2010, 19:24
you sure nothing fell off.................:rolleyes:


cheeRS
grum
12-04-2010, 19:35
you sure nothing fell off.................:rolleyes:


cheeRS

maybe the stripes slipped off :eek:
wiggyrs
12-04-2010, 19:36
Nice work Andy :)
grum
12-04-2010, 19:49
choices, choices, choices ;)

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z229/grumh/stripe1-1.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z229/grumh/stripe2-1.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z229/grumh/stripe3-1.jpg
Tongy
12-04-2010, 21:45
Well pleased for you mr corne ,get plenty run in miles on it now and pictures for us please:)
Andyc
11-06-2010, 12:15
Well shes on the mend again
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/NUB/100_2254.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/NUB/100_2255.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/NUB/100_2257.jpg



http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/NUB/100_2262.jpg
And theres a mk2 ghia to keep her company it will be at AVO (BOTH OF THEM)
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/NUB/100_2258.jpg
Andyc
11-06-2010, 12:18
COUPLE I MISSED
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/NUB/100_2256.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/andyxpax/NUB/100_2259.jpg
grum
11-06-2010, 21:49
thats one hell of an air-raid shelter :D

good luck with it - gonna get the stripes done whilst its in there :rolleyes:
Chesney
11-06-2010, 22:30
good to see you got the enthusiasm back son, look forward to seeing her ;)
Andyc
20-06-2010, 20:49
Bit more done
http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab181/gracedaisy02/100_2265.jpg

http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab181/gracedaisy02/100_2266.jpg

http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab181/gracedaisy02/100_2267.jpg
grum
20-06-2010, 21:17
nice stripes son - get them painted on whilst its in there :cool:

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z229/grumh/100_.jpg
Chesney
20-06-2010, 21:39
love the bonnet tap son :D
graham John
21-06-2010, 09:42
that windscreen will be hard to see out of Andy

cheeRS
Andyc
22-08-2010, 21:56
She did 620 miles this week end with no problems at all
SHIFTY
23-08-2010, 09:14
:eek:...didnt realise she was gettin painted Andy!, lookin well mate :D :cool:
More pics needed! :hello2:
Andyc
23-08-2010, 14:22
:eek:...didnt realise she was gettin painted Andy!, lookin well mate :D :cool:
More pics needed! :hello2:
Its not that was the repair being done;)