Had a bit of a paint eruption when the nozzle exploded. Oh well, it's not that bad and won't be seen anyway.
rusty old nail to sow's ear
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Goodbye Mr VS.
Just 6 bolts left.
The most frustrating thing was removing the VS exhaust, all the nuts and studs stripped, snapped or rounded off.
Goodbye Mr VS.
Just 6 bolts left.
The most frustrating thing was removing the VS exhaust, all the nuts and studs stripped, snapped or rounded off.
aspro
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Taiwanese steel. :lol:
aspro said:
Most probably, although the actual exhaust is untouched and comes up like new with a bit of Autosol and elbow grease.
After a weekend of bad weather, and with no excuse not to decorate Chloe's bedroom, I wasn't able to press on with the engine removal.
I did manage to grab about half an hour tonight though.
Got a bit dark, and I need to recover my ramps.
For some reason it's lower than last time I dropped the engine and I can't get the jack under the engine.
:roll:
I did manage to grab about half an hour tonight though.
Got a bit dark, and I need to recover my ramps.
For some reason it's lower than last time I dropped the engine and I can't get the jack under the engine.
:roll:
I haven't, it's still in the back of the bus.
The longest engine drop I've ever done. :lol:
The longest engine drop I've ever done. :lol:
Rained off at work today, so a bit more time stripping the single port and in the garage.
Got my ramps back, so just need some assistance to push it back up onto them so I can get the jack under the engine and drop it. :roll:
The single port may be diminishing, but the stroker is getting heavier.
Just waiting on the full flow oil fittings and then the moustache bar can be bolted up.
The alternator, stand and breather stuff is getting a clean before fitting, and then it's ready.
Got my ramps back, so just need some assistance to push it back up onto them so I can get the jack under the engine and drop it. :roll:
The single port may be diminishing, but the stroker is getting heavier.
Just waiting on the full flow oil fittings and then the moustache bar can be bolted up.
The alternator, stand and breather stuff is getting a clean before fitting, and then it's ready.
aspro
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So close Si. Looking forward to hearing this thing purr. 8)
68_early_bay
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aspro said:
Me too 8)
creationblue
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8) CJ motors in the morning?
Probably not, Just.
:lol:
:lol:
Many thanks to Justin who came round on his way to the yard and helped get the bus up on the ramps.
And then the rain started again.
But when it stopped I was ready to rumble.
Only took 8 days to drop the engine. :|
I'm sure the sunroof liner's not supposed to sag like that....
Looks like it's not waterproof any more.
:lol:
Oh well, another job that's moved up the list. Anybody got a roof cut handy?
I was a bit worried when removing the fuel partition screws as bits of rust kept appearing from behind the panel.
And I eventually found the four hidden screws. :roll:
But it doesn't look too bad on first inspection. Breather pipes are shot though.
Unfortunately I've run out of suitable containers to store the fuel that's left in the tank, already drained 30 litres and there's plenty more left to go. Damn the AA for saving me fuel on the way home from Woolacombe.
The gearbox has been removed as well now, but I can't start cleaning up the engine bay until the tank's out.
Didn't think I'd be using the cover again, but it'll help reduce the amount of water getting into the bus if/when it rains again.
Time for a pint or four I think.
And then the rain started again.
But when it stopped I was ready to rumble.
Only took 8 days to drop the engine. :|
I'm sure the sunroof liner's not supposed to sag like that....
Looks like it's not waterproof any more.
:lol:
Oh well, another job that's moved up the list. Anybody got a roof cut handy?
I was a bit worried when removing the fuel partition screws as bits of rust kept appearing from behind the panel.
And I eventually found the four hidden screws. :roll:
But it doesn't look too bad on first inspection. Breather pipes are shot though.
Unfortunately I've run out of suitable containers to store the fuel that's left in the tank, already drained 30 litres and there's plenty more left to go. Damn the AA for saving me fuel on the way home from Woolacombe.
The gearbox has been removed as well now, but I can't start cleaning up the engine bay until the tank's out.
Didn't think I'd be using the cover again, but it'll help reduce the amount of water getting into the bus if/when it rains again.
Time for a pint or four I think.
68_early_bay
Well-known member
The tank and around it looks good si and I must invest in one of those bike jacks, tis a bit wobbly dropping an engine on a normal jack :msn4:
and I must invest in one of those bike jacks, tis a bit wobbly dropping an engine on a normal jack :msn4:
creationblue
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Nice work 8) the bus is gonna be great with that engine & 'box in 8)
creationblue said:
I ******* hope so....
So off came the engine bay partition, and after draining 40 litres of fuel out came the petrol tank. Thanks for the loan of the extra fuel cans Sarah.
Doesn't look too bad on first glance.
Perhaps not then.
After a bit of a grinding session and clean-up. Got rid of the regulator bracket as well.
Splash of rust converter, and now I'd better get some gas. :roll:
I think the decision has been made that it's ready when it's ready, and not to rush for the Santa Cruz at the beginning of December.
Doesn't look too bad on first glance.
Perhaps not then.
After a bit of a grinding session and clean-up. Got rid of the regulator bracket as well.
Splash of rust converter, and now I'd better get some gas. :roll:
I think the decision has been made that it's ready when it's ready, and not to rush for the Santa Cruz at the beginning of December.
68_early_bay
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Sh*t dude :shock:
