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M4SER said:
Both cylinder heads were repaired last week with no issues, apparently. It's amazing what UK specialists can do these days. I thought one of them was scrap but when they went for machining, they found a way to sort the bad one and bring it back from the brink. Chuffed!
Did they alloy weld the heads then re-machine them? That's how the heads on my Daimler SP250 were saved. A not uncommon problem with them, and they aren't exactly ten a penny these days.Will the engine be dyno'd prior to re-installing?
The overview of the engine condition was great to see.
Not sure why there was concern over the corrosion near the valve seat. That is a common issue and not a difficult fix. You certainly wouldn't consider putting it back together like that.
What amazes me is how all this work is costing so little once the overall price is broken down into hours worked. What's more, the work all seems to be done to such a high standard.
I stand by my earlier comment that I believe the project will go over budget but projects do and it's only money. I just hope it doesn't end up looking like a tarted up resto-mod.
Having said that, it's not my car nor my money, what's more, they started with a car that was virtually worth scrap at the beginning so it's to be applauded that one of these is being saved.
This is one of my favourite YT videos at the moment. Great content and love H's dedication to everything he touches.
Not sure why there was concern over the corrosion near the valve seat. That is a common issue and not a difficult fix. You certainly wouldn't consider putting it back together like that.
What amazes me is how all this work is costing so little once the overall price is broken down into hours worked. What's more, the work all seems to be done to such a high standard.
I stand by my earlier comment that I believe the project will go over budget but projects do and it's only money. I just hope it doesn't end up looking like a tarted up resto-mod.
Having said that, it's not my car nor my money, what's more, they started with a car that was virtually worth scrap at the beginning so it's to be applauded that one of these is being saved.
This is one of my favourite YT videos at the moment. Great content and love H's dedication to everything he touches.
I've really enjoyed both the Lancia and Jag video updates, in particular the satisfaction of dealing with a skilled and friendly specialist for the repairs.
Although they are charging you for the privilege I've often become quite friendly with the odd specialist and it's brilliant when you know they are fellow genuine enthusiasts and that you build a two way trust.
Although they are charging you for the privilege I've often become quite friendly with the odd specialist and it's brilliant when you know they are fellow genuine enthusiasts and that you build a two way trust.
Sway said:
and the seeming desire to make it absolutely clear I'd be an organ donor who was just f
king around...
I found the CBT exactly the same, I think they are all a bit like that. More than half the day was taken up with being told all the various ways you would be killed.king around...L plates also make you a target even if you are the fastest thing on the road which is kind of possible on a 125 in town, ridden well.
98elise said:
thegreenhell said:
It's mind-boggling that this tech is allowed in cars when any kind of phone use is illegal due to being dangerously distracting.
Phone use isn't illegal. In theory, you can use your phone Touchscreen whilst it's mounted in a fixed holder. However, after being stopped and warned for doing so (and purely for doing so, no careless or indications of distracted driving) - I'd not risk it again. If I need to update sat nav destination, I now pull over into services.
https://www.gov.uk/using-mobile-phones-when-drivin...
DonkeyApple said:
Enjoyed Harry's dilemma upon learning the 7L conversion wasn't a bank breaker.
The real-time disappointment at the realisation that he was probably a week too late in making that visit was terrible - I predict Harry might be back there is less than a year 
I think the Espada rebuild has given Harry wallet dysmorphia
Mezzanine said:
The real-time disappointment at the realisation that he was probably a week too late in making that visit was terrible - I predict Harry might be back there is less than a year
I think the Espada rebuild has given Harry wallet dysmorphia
Yup. To counter that, they already drive nicely with a standard engine and the basic rebuild is probably going to give a good power upgrade without changing the whole character of the car or having to upgrade all the other things down the line. I think the Espada rebuild has given Harry wallet dysmorphia
Rational thinking never stops you having those moments though.
In addition, I'm not entirely sure the 7L conversions are much cop. I've only ever seen them in cars that are never used or dumped at Luffield as Malcolm Hamilton headed for the bar.
DonkeyApple said:
Mezzanine said:
The real-time disappointment at the realisation that he was probably a week too late in making that visit was terrible - I predict Harry might be back there is less than a year
I think the Espada rebuild has given Harry wallet dysmorphia
Yup. To counter that, they already drive nicely with a standard engine and the basic rebuild is probably going to give a good power upgrade without changing the whole character of the car or having to upgrade all the other things down the line. I think the Espada rebuild has given Harry wallet dysmorphia
Rational thinking never stops you having those moments though.
In addition, I'm not entirely sure the 7L conversions are much cop. I've only ever seen them in cars that are never used or dumped at Luffield as Malcolm Hamilton headed for the bar.
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