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After reading Gary's Sorn Thread and a few others it got me thinking for those who don't venture out much in winter what have you got planned over the cold months on your Cerb?
I have loads as per normal this time of year that will leave me flapping to get back on the road for the 1st of april and i am 2 months late this year on starting work
My list.....
Engine and gear box out.
Gear box getting sent in for a re-con syncro's are going in 2nd and 5th have been since i got the car more or less.
As usual when the engine is out so is the spray cans for more mental engine coloring in from me
(I am happy leave me and my blind asylum colouring alone 
)
Stainless manifolds to be fitted.
Getting new up-rated clutch slave seals that don't die with heat soak.
paint weld repair and issue's i find when the engine and box are out.
replace any scabby pipe work or the likes while it's out.
I have a full new carpet set sitting there but it will go in my loft until next year when I start to strip the interior out. I will want it re-trimmed so that's next years plans along with outriggers.
So my never Ending Cerb Project list is still massive the drive for the perfect car is becoming a chore, I will plod on each winter taking a crack at it.
I have loads as per normal this time of year that will leave me flapping to get back on the road for the 1st of april and i am 2 months late this year on starting work
My list.....
Engine and gear box out.
Gear box getting sent in for a re-con syncro's are going in 2nd and 5th have been since i got the car more or less.
As usual when the engine is out so is the spray cans for more mental engine coloring in from me
(I am happy leave me and my blind asylum colouring alone )Stainless manifolds to be fitted.
Getting new up-rated clutch slave seals that don't die with heat soak.
paint weld repair and issue's i find when the engine and box are out.
replace any scabby pipe work or the likes while it's out.
I have a full new carpet set sitting there but it will go in my loft until next year when I start to strip the interior out. I will want it re-trimmed so that's next years plans along with outriggers.
So my never Ending Cerb Project list is still massive the drive for the perfect car is becoming a chore, I will plod on each winter taking a crack at it.
Wow scotty, sounds like you are going for it again this winter. I expect nothing less,already a great car so when you have done that lot....
Mine will be:
1. Get my nice low profile trolley jack and high axle stands (coming this week)
2. Relocate the handbrake cable again! This time with a more substancial fix hopefully!
3. Remove and clean steering UJ (been meaning to do this for ages)
4. Remove steering wheel for retrim
5. 12k service with Matt Smith (Jan 13)
6. Full refresher detail.
7. Find out why my cold air fans are not working!
Mine will be:
1. Get my nice low profile trolley jack and high axle stands (coming this week)
2. Relocate the handbrake cable again! This time with a more substancial fix hopefully!
3. Remove and clean steering UJ (been meaning to do this for ages)
4. Remove steering wheel for retrim
5. 12k service with Matt Smith (Jan 13)
6. Full refresher detail.
7. Find out why my cold air fans are not working!
Just off the top of my head.
Reseal cam cover.
Check valve clearances
New oil cooler
New oil pipes
Replace alarm siren ( again )
Head light upgrade
Steering wheel re trim
Refurb wish bones
Return chassis to original silver
Oil change to diff and 6 k service
Swap over to 4.5 induction.
I'm sure there's more I need to do, but that's enough for the time being
Reseal cam cover.
Check valve clearances
New oil cooler
New oil pipes
Replace alarm siren ( again )
Head light upgrade
Steering wheel re trim
Refurb wish bones
Return chassis to original silver
Oil change to diff and 6 k service
Swap over to 4.5 induction.
I'm sure there's more I need to do, but that's enough for the time being
f###k its not just me having to play around with the carLoads of busy Cerb owners this winter then by the looks of things
Not a problem George i am thinking about starting later next week as i am having a roller garage door fitted tomorrow afternoon as i can not use my engine crane with my up and over door, can not get the height to lift and pull it clear. A hand is always good so i don't scratch the body when i lift it, thanks for the offer very kind of you.
You know me Adz need something to kill the cold winter days lol
Hi Ukkidd I will post more details up as my father is dealing with the clutch slave, He is a mechanical engineer who works for a drive shaft and hydraulic company so he can source seals in any size for any fluid application and he has built my higher spec cylinders in tougher heat soak environments than a cars gear box.
Not a problem George i am thinking about starting later next week as i am having a roller garage door fitted tomorrow afternoon as i can not use my engine crane with my up and over door, can not get the height to lift and pull it clear. A hand is always good so i don't scratch the body when i lift it, thanks for the offer very kind of you.
You know me Adz need something to kill the cold winter days lol
Hi Ukkidd I will post more details up as my father is dealing with the clutch slave, He is a mechanical engineer who works for a drive shaft and hydraulic company so he can source seals in any size for any fluid application and he has built my higher spec cylinders in tougher heat soak environments than a cars gear box.
Edited by scotty_d on Tuesday 27th November 20:22
Pick up from TVR Central after full bare metal ( fibre? ) respray in Grigio Avalon + Spiders and HID upgrade...
...drop off at TVR Power for a 12k + Tappets Service. And order new carpets for Jan interior spruce.
Go home, weep uncontrollably at bank statement.
Take ML55 ( Winter toy ) out for drive, fill up with Petrol... weep some more.
...drop off at TVR Power for a 12k + Tappets Service. And order new carpets for Jan interior spruce.
Go home, weep uncontrollably at bank statement.
Take ML55 ( Winter toy ) out for drive, fill up with Petrol... weep some more.
Jimbolian said:
Pick up from TVR Central after full bare metal ( fibre? ) respray in Grigio Avalon + Spiders and HID upgrade...
...drop off at TVR Power for a 12k + Tappets Service. And order new carpets for Jan interior spruce.
Go home, weep uncontrollably at bank statement.
Take ML55 ( Winter toy ) out for drive, fill up with Petrol... weep some more.
We need photo's when it is finished sounds amazing ...drop off at TVR Power for a 12k + Tappets Service. And order new carpets for Jan interior spruce.
Go home, weep uncontrollably at bank statement.
Take ML55 ( Winter toy ) out for drive, fill up with Petrol... weep some more.
scotty_d said:
Hi Ukkidd I will post more details up as my father is dealing with the clutch slave, He is a mechanical engineer who works for a drive shaft and hydraulic company so he can source seals in any size for any fluid application and he has built my higher spec cylinders in tougher heat soak environments than a cars gear box.
I did find an alternative material for the seals which are suited to very harsh environments, however, I need to get some STD seals/remove my slave before I can potentially take it any further.. Edited by scotty_d on Tuesday 27th November 20:22
scotty_d said:
We need photo's when it is finished sounds amazing
Going to see her Friday, she's stripped of all paint doors, bonnet etc... Last pic before she went in. ( PH'ers may recognise her. Was previously owned by another PH'er who it seems had a very angry ex girlfriend... well he claims it was a local youth but that's some damage! ) 
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