Huge thanks to a pair of Legends
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Following on from another thread of mine I have to say a massive thanks to M3John and djstevec for giving up what turned out to be a full day of their time to 'help me' :cough: replace the silicone hoses in my car. It was an enlightening experience for me, and a reminder of exactly how useless I am (although the lads can hopefully confirm I make a good cuppa and a decent sandwich) with all things mechanical, but I do at least now have a better understanding of engine cooling 
I was actually caught on a couple of occasions with a tool in my hand (no, not like that!) and the lads actually trusted me to undo a couple of nuts. I even managed to get some oil on my shirt, which considering how involved I wasn't, was an achievement in itself
Guys, you were great company and again, thank you from the heart of my bottom
Seriously, PistonHeaders ROCK
Steve, when your turn comes around, as promised, I will come up to your place and again make tea and provide food (and crack a few jokes) while you and John get on with the serious business.
Before the carnage
And so it begins
Safety equipment, FUBAR style
The Cerb shoots its load to the surprise of the lads
Steve had the hands of a gynaecologist!
The boys were a right pair of silly arses at times
Old 'n' new
And so it begins. First of the shiny bits back in.
Time for some new rubber (ooh matron)
|http://thumbsnap.com/62peiaHK[/url]
Closing in on the moment of truth
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Ever seen a grown man give a Cerb a blowjob?
Final checks
Job jobbed.
Sadly without our wingman Steve, John and I celebrated with a night out in Brighton, drinking copious amounts of alcohol and checking out some stunning chassis work in the HedKandi bar
I was actually caught on a couple of occasions with a tool in my hand (no, not like that!) and the lads actually trusted me to undo a couple of nuts. I even managed to get some oil on my shirt, which considering how involved I wasn't, was an achievement in itself
Guys, you were great company and again, thank you from the heart of my bottom
Seriously, PistonHeaders ROCK
Steve, when your turn comes around, as promised, I will come up to your place and again make tea and provide food (and crack a few jokes) while you and John get on with the serious business.
Before the carnage
And so it begins
Safety equipment, FUBAR style
The Cerb shoots its load to the surprise of the lads
Steve had the hands of a gynaecologist!
The boys were a right pair of silly arses at times
Old 'n' new
And so it begins. First of the shiny bits back in.
Time for some new rubber (ooh matron)
|http://thumbsnap.com/62peiaHK[/url]Closing in on the moment of truth
[url]Ever seen a grown man give a Cerb a blowjob?
Final checks
Job jobbed.
Sadly without our wingman Steve, John and I celebrated with a night out in Brighton, drinking copious amounts of alcohol and checking out some stunning chassis work in the HedKandi bar
Edited by FUBAR on Monday 6th August 22:27
Bob, got the hoses and ss coolant pipes from ACT. Went for black rather than coloured as I know from experience coloured pipes should only be fitted by people who can be bothered to clean the bowels of an engine every now and then and also they are all hidden by the F1 Panel, so no one gets to see them
http://www.actproducts.co.uk/shop/tvr-cooling-hose...
Circa £150 + VAT. This is for the front hoses. There is a full hose kit for an extra £30 or so but my rear hoses where OK.
http://www.actproducts.co.uk/shop/sc007-tvr-cerber...
Again, about £150 + VAT
http://www.actproducts.co.uk/shop/tvr-cooling-hose...
Circa £150 + VAT. This is for the front hoses. There is a full hose kit for an extra £30 or so but my rear hoses where OK.
http://www.actproducts.co.uk/shop/sc007-tvr-cerber...
Again, about £150 + VAT
Heya Fubes!
Was great to meet you and give John a hand, as lets be honest, he did do most of the work!
Always happy to lend a hand, (so long as the other hand knows much more about Cerbs than me!) and if for nothing else than the yummy sandwiches. You're gonna have to bring a bit of that piccalilly up with you too mate, great stuff.
Was great to meet you and give John a hand, as lets be honest, he did do most of the work!
Always happy to lend a hand, (so long as the other hand knows much more about Cerbs than me!) and if for nothing else than the yummy sandwiches. You're gonna have to bring a bit of that piccalilly up with you too mate, great stuff.
Word of warning all.
I ordered a new thermostat from Power. When we offered it up the inlet/outlet are at different angles to the original (new one is at 90 degree, original was around 120degrees).
I spoke to Dom@Power and he said you cant get the originals any more, only the ones he supplies. He was supposed to email me a diagram showing how to fit the new style one, but it does mean butchering some of the new silicone hoses to make it fit. The email/diagram never arrived so 'we' ended up putting the original one back in. It works so no bother, but I do have a new style one up for grabs if anyone needs a new one
I ordered a new thermostat from Power. When we offered it up the inlet/outlet are at different angles to the original (new one is at 90 degree, original was around 120degrees).
I spoke to Dom@Power and he said you cant get the originals any more, only the ones he supplies. He was supposed to email me a diagram showing how to fit the new style one, but it does mean butchering some of the new silicone hoses to make it fit. The email/diagram never arrived so 'we' ended up putting the original one back in. It works so no bother, but I do have a new style one up for grabs if anyone needs a new one
ukkid35 said:
What's the story with the non-standard fuel rail?
Dont you facking start lol. I have fuel rail envy. Funny Steve says he has the same fuel rail and both our cars are early 4.5s ( both stamped as GTs but we all know how that story pans out).
I'm guessing TVR changed the fuel rail design to the fancy one post '98?
Edited by FUBAR on Monday 6th August 22:33
FUBAR said:
ukkid35 said:
What's the story with the non-standard fuel rail?
Dont you facking start lol. I have fuel rail envy. Funny Steve says he has the same fuel rail and both our cars are early 4.5s ( both stamped as GTs but we all know how that story pans out).
I'm guessing TVR changed the fuel rail design to the fancy one post '98?
Edited by FUBAR on Monday 6th August 22:33
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