Essex Specialist

Post Tue Dec 30, 2014 3:13 pm

RE the flywheel bolts, they had all been ridiculously overtightened which coupled with the load spread washer between the bolts and the flywheel being too thick (not sure what it came from) meant that there was not full thread engagement and it had stripped the thread in the crank on one of the holes which meant the bolt was hanging out and causing the engine oil to leak into the bell housing contaminating the clutch friction plate.

Also as you can see from the pic below, the thicker load spread washer meant the bolts sat too far out and were hitting the clutch.

All now rectified with the crank repaired, correct load spread washer, new flywheel bolts and clutch kit.

Plenty of other issues which have been/still need to be rectified...

Post Tue Dec 30, 2014 4:28 pm

^^^ Craftsmanship!

Post Tue Dec 30, 2014 4:30 pm

What else would you expect from somewhere called juste30z?

Innit bruvz

Post Tue Dec 30, 2014 5:42 pm

After owning a 1971 Mk1 Mexico i learn't the lesson that above anything else a car musn't be a rot box. Mechanically as long as it's not a death trap things are relatively rectifiable. Once the rust has set in, shot blasting, welding, new panels, respray that's when things start getting expensive.

Thanks for the link on where to check for rust.

So I need to get in touch with 'Barry' and ask him if he can have a look over the car when I get it.

Post Tue Dec 30, 2014 5:51 pm

Didnt some dude with another 2.7 hartge cab have the work done on his car and he was pleased with the work?

Post Tue Dec 30, 2014 5:53 pm

Auto ring gear bolt spreader barry?

Post Tue Dec 30, 2014 6:02 pm

sweep wrote:Auto ring gear bolt spreader barry?

Yes i assume so as they have different part numbers and an auto drive plate is thinner than a manual flywheel.

Post Tue Dec 30, 2014 6:46 pm

Muzz2676 wrote:After owning a 1971 Mk1 Mexico

That's the one you should have kept!

Post Tue Dec 30, 2014 6:53 pm

Andyboy wrote:
Muzz2676 wrote:After owning a 1971 Mk1 Mexico
That's the one you should have kept!

What this one

Post Tue Dec 30, 2014 7:03 pm

^^^

Post Tue Dec 30, 2014 7:13 pm

I think I should have kept this, but everyone has their own favourite's

Post Tue Dec 30, 2014 7:15 pm

993 turbo?

Post Tue Dec 30, 2014 7:57 pm

I should have hung onto the black Sport Evo I bought from Pete. I'd be cashing that in for 80 grand now.

Post Tue Dec 30, 2014 8:08 pm

Andyboy wrote:I should have hung onto the black Sport Evo I bought from Pete. I'd be cashing that in for 80 grand now.

Judging by the clocked standard front winged pig that some EXTREMELY caked victim just dropped EIGHTY FIVE bags on , 80k easily !

Post Tue Dec 30, 2014 8:10 pm

No just a 993c2 but with lots of goodies.

I suppose we've all got cars we should have held on to. Mmmm Sport Evo...nice!

Post Tue Dec 30, 2014 8:17 pm

Muzz2676 wrote:
gooner1 wrote:Muzz, have you actually collected and driven this car yet?
Nope deposit down, train booked for Saturday to pick it up. Anyone near Shrewsbury that fancies taking a look with me?

I'll obviously compensate for your time

I may well be in the area on Saturday, pm me what time you will be going and an address

Post Tue Dec 30, 2014 8:19 pm

DanThe wrote:
Muzz2676 wrote:
gooner1 wrote:Muzz, have you actually collected and driven this car yet?
Nope deposit down, train booked for Saturday to pick it up. Anyone near Shrewsbury that fancies taking a look with me?

I'll obviously compensate for your time
I may well be in the area on Saturday, pm me what time you will be going and an address

Christmas may just have ended early for the seller !

Post Tue Dec 30, 2014 8:28 pm

DanThe wrote:
Muzz2676 wrote:
gooner1 wrote:Muzz, have you actually collected and driven this car yet?
Nope deposit down, train booked for Saturday to pick it up. Anyone near Shrewsbury that fancies taking a look with me?

I'll obviously compensate for your time
I may well be in the area on Saturday, pm me what time you will be going and an address

Deffo worth Dan doing a pre purchase inspection!

Post Wed Dec 31, 2014 6:51 pm

I've pm'd Dan, hopefully he'll be free

Post Sat Jan 03, 2015 8:06 pm

Well the ole girl is in the garage after a 180 mile drive home. I love it what a hoot to drive. So easy to drive fast and the feed back is really good.

Only problem was over 30 mph the heater didn't work so I now have double pneumonia!

Big thanks to Dan for checking the car out, really reassuring to have someone that knows what they're doing looking at it.

Basically the car is in very good condition, the conversion needs a couple of bit doing to it, the engine is very close to the steering for one and the rear suspension tops are missing a washer.

The plan is to have some fun until next winter then it'll be back up to see Dan to have a new conversion done.

Post Sat Jan 03, 2015 8:11 pm

Made up for you Muzz,fair play to Dan too.

Post Sat Jan 03, 2015 8:19 pm

Yeah top bloke for doing that!

Long day left at 7.45am, just got home, time for beer me thinks!

Post Sat Jan 03, 2015 8:30 pm

Did you get the price down at all?

Post Sat Jan 03, 2015 8:37 pm

Muzz2676 wrote:
Only problem was over 30 mph the heater didn't work so I now have double pneumonia!

Probably heater pipes the wrong way around on the bulkhead.

Post Sat Jan 03, 2015 8:40 pm

Brianmoooore wrote:
Muzz2676 wrote:
Only problem was over 30 mph the heater didn't work so I now have double pneumonia!

Probably heater pipes the wrong way around on the bulkhead.

Is there anything this guy doesn't know lol

Post Sat Jan 03, 2015 9:09 pm

This is not an uncommon state of affairs after an engine swap! The diaphragm in the electric valve doesn't take kindly to the flow being the wrong way around and bends shut when the flow gets high enough.
Doesn't inspire confidence in the rest of the work.

Post Sat Jan 03, 2015 9:45 pm

The seller said I had to replace something however Dan took one look and said it was the heater pipes the wrong way round. I paid £4700 and 5 x BBS alloys for £200.

TBH I have no idea what these are worth but under 5k for something that looks good, is a hoot to drive and the details like seats etc are good quality

As i mentioned to me it was the bodywork quality that was important and the car is top notch in that department

Post Sat Jan 03, 2015 9:52 pm

Mitchen wrote:
Brianmoooore wrote:
Muzz2676 wrote:
Only problem was over 30 mph the heater didn't work so I now have double pneumonia!

Probably heater pipes the wrong way around on the bulkhead.
Is there anything this guy doesn't know lol

E36 airco' systems apparently. Yes, I was shocked too

Post Sat Jan 03, 2015 9:59 pm

Cloggy Saint wrote: E36 airco' systems apparently.

But I know a lot more about them today than I did yesterday!

Post Sat Jan 03, 2015 10:41 pm

As I guessed a page or so back the conversion is a cheap lash up and needs ripping apart and starting again, but the body really is in top condition, its had some proper paedo spec detailing done and it doesnt show a blemish for it, the car has obviously been dry stored for most of its life, I didnt rip it to bits, or the seller

but after a quick look underneath, around the engine bay, roof, and in the footwells etc you get a good feel for how the rest of the car will be.
Im sure Ian will get it sorted out and turned into a top quality converted car

Post Sun Jan 04, 2015 12:00 am

i can see poor workmanship from here

Post Sun Jan 04, 2015 12:29 am

Nice rear Panel cut out for the exhaust!

Just as well Dan checked it it out!

Post Sun Jan 04, 2015 12:32 am

whoever cut that needs a slap .

Post Sun Jan 04, 2015 1:56 am

It's almost as bad as the one justE30z did on German Whips 318i come 325i.

Post Sun Jan 04, 2015 10:40 am

All will be rectified in time.

I need to have a run through with Dan on pm about what needs doing now, then I'll go and see Barry as he's closest and then as said winter 2015 it'll be going to have a new conversion done.

I'm still happy enough and as long as it doesn't kill me or leave me stranded somewhere then alls okay. I'm seeing this as the starting point of something, not the end point.

This car is now with me for the long term and everything doesn't have to be done now. The car is in immaculate condition and that to me is the main point.

Yes I probably did pay over the top but it's not the end of the world, I'm not selling it so I'm not going to realise a profit or loss