Engine is in 1,000 bits, support needed

[mojorider]

My 450 chimeara's engine has just been pulled apart to find a broken piston. So, new pistons, rings, bearings, etc..... No wonder it was using soooo much oil.

Oh, also having some ACT bits installed since it is in bits. Huge bills and winter round the corner so need a reason to be happyyyyy.

[Bob the Planner]

Well hopefully you will be getting the car back soon with more power, less oil consumption and a massive grin every time you even think about getting in it .

Does that help ?

Bob

[mojorider]

A bit, still very expensive year. Nitrons, AP brakes, clutch, starter, camm, tyres, front end respray, etc....

I figure if I keep it 10 more years will average out the expense.

[YI8TVR]

mojorider said:

A bit, still very expensive year. Nitrons, AP brakes, clutch, starter, camm, tyres, front end respray, etc.... I figure if I keep it 10 more years will average out the expense.

The amount you've spent you could have bought a proper car

[mojorider]

Have bought a proper car, one part at a time

[YI8TVR]

mojorider said:

Have bought a proper car, one part at a time

Why do i hear a Johnny Cash record comming on

[yellow peril]

Okay.....support.....

Well...this is the right time of the year to do it......not much fun with the top down in October!!!!

By the time the graft is complete, it will be Spring.....Leafy lanes, twinkling sun through the trees, top down, engine sounding sweet as a nut and that feel good factor that TVr brings.........

There.....any good......


...//P//

[mojorider]

Ok, bit better now wine is kickin in. Not much left to fail I figure, should be good for a few million miles after all the changes.

Could be worse, could be driving a BMW, oops I do, hide the razors.

[Byff]

I've just spent £210 on a shitty Rover DIEsel. I know your bill might be a bit more than that, but look at what your spending your money on - a hell of a lot more attractive than a Rover.

I hate my Rover - I hate it with a passion.

[.Mark]

Byff said:

I've just spent £210 on a shitty Rover DIEsel. I know your bill might be a bit more than that, but look at what your spending your money on - a hell of a lot more attractive than a Rover. I hate my Rover - I hate it with a passion.

And Breathe.

[sagalout]

October's a lovely time of the year to drive topless.Crisp, cool, bright, dry, autumn colour...

[griff2be]

mojorider said:

My 450 chimeara's engine has just been pulled apart to find a broken piston. So, new pistons, rings, bearings, etc..... No wonder it was using soooo much oil. Oh, also having some ACT bits installed since it is in bits. Huge bills and winter round the corner so need a reason to be happyyyyy.

Well if it makes you feel any better, my TVR got through a gearbox and diff on Friday, followed by a front hub, wheel bearings, locking nut, wheel studs, brake disc (AP Racing monster), set of pads and the brake calliper on Saturday.....

But at least I didn't hit anything, other than all the distance markers on the start finish straight

[RiverGirrl]

Andy, I was going to suggest you take up knitting (way cheaper) but even that is fraught with difficulties! (wrong needle size and wrong colour/pattern) You could always knit a 'body protector' for your car

[pdV6]

sagalout said:

October's a lovely time of the year to drive topless.

A bit chilly 'round the nipples, though!