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Jay-ZS+ 07-06-09 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phate (Post 108056)
When its something like my car I'd rather someone who knows what they are doing do it for me, don't want to risk it falling to bits hehe.

If bits start falling off they obviously werent ment to be there in the first place :construction: Adam when do you fancy doing your springs! lol

Nar with all the help on here if you do get stuck least know someone will be able to give guidance,
Sounds like a lot of work but fair play for keeping the car going :thumbsup:

stamford 07-06-09 04:58 PM

Sounds like it is coming together Jake, be like a new car when completed.

Phate 07-06-09 05:37 PM

Hehe very true Jay :)

Aye Mick, it will be. Specially with the short gearshift link now ordered :D - light weight flywheel is on the cards atm as the money for that fell through...sucks lol.

Anyway, this is what the car currently looks like

http://www.je-design.co.uk/sad.jpg

Took that as we downed tools today.

Nor 07-06-09 05:39 PM

I knew the engine was a tight fit in the ZS, but that shows just how tight :)

peterzs 07-06-09 05:40 PM

One day :-) applied for a new contract on Friday, if I get it...big money :D[/QUOTE]

Best of luck, keep everything crossed.:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

I thought thats the way you usuually drove it!!!

Phate 07-06-09 05:42 PM

And here is where it's bent

http://www.je-design.co.uk/bent.jpg

http://www.je-design.co.uk/bent1.jpg

Still not sure where that is?

http://www.je-design.co.uk/bent2.jpg

Right there...didn't realise it until today. So we'll get it jigged to straighten it all up as it should be :)

Phate 07-06-09 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nor (Post 108524)
I knew the engine was a tight fit in the ZS, but that shows just how tight :)

Aye its a proper squeeze, worth it though :D

Jay-ZS+ 07-06-09 05:54 PM

Hope you remember how it all goes back together otherwise you will be left with a couple of washers and bolts after its all back together! :laugh: not that thats ever happened to me :whistle:

Phate 07-06-09 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay-ZS+ (Post 108534)
Hope you remember how it all goes back together otherwise you will be left with a couple of washers and bolts after its all back together! :laugh: not that thats ever happened to me :whistle:

There have been many jokes about this already :D and possibly a £5 bet :D

Phate 08-06-09 06:25 PM

Todays efforts...

Time for the big guns:

http://www.je-design.co.uk/zed/1.jpg

Latch it on
http://www.je-design.co.uk/zed/2.jpg

Double check!
http://www.je-design.co.uk/zed/3.jpg

It's now or never! Has it moved? ;)
http://www.je-design.co.uk/zed/4.jpg

Err...my engine appears to be missing :D
http://www.je-design.co.uk/zed/5.jpg

http://www.je-design.co.uk/zed/6.jpg

http://www.je-design.co.uk/zed/7.jpg

:mml:

Needless to say I'm pleased!!! The engine is out and tomorrow night its old gearbox off + if possible new one and new clutch on. Then its cambelt *gulps*

I'll take my SLR to the yard tomorrow and take lots of BIG photos if anyone is interested. :)


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