Re: I've got my first "S"

by **tux** Wed 17 Feb 2010, 07:45

Me too! I remember the two tunnels just putside Altenahr on the way to the 'ring from the hotel. I've got my first "S" - Page 2 Icon_cool

Always tried to be close behine Pete when we got to them.

by **BLOW PW** Sun 21 Feb 2010, 10:09

Managed to get a couple of hour to myself today so did a few bits & bobs on the "S".

Changed oil & filter, new plugs, new air filter, changed brake fluid, changed coolant, tried some Stop leak in the power steering (will let you know how that goes).

Was going to change gearbox / diff oil but haven't got the right tool to remove drain & filler plugs I've got my first "S" - Page 2 Icon_cry

. I'll knock something up at work. Looks like I'm going to need lots & lots of WD 40 to shift the plugs.

While I was under the car I notice the middle box of the exhaust has a big hole & one of the seams has rusted away (thought it sounded throaty). Not going to spend any money on a new box, going to cut it out & put a straight through Stainless pipe in (got some at work I've got my first "S" - Page 2 Icon_cool

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by **BLOW PW** Sun 21 Feb 2010, 10:16

Almost forgot...pic's (sorry they're dark, took them at 5 o'clock, promise I'll take some better ones. Anyway, looks better in the dark I've got my first "S" - Page 2 Icon_biggrin

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by **Mav666** Sun 21 Feb 2010, 11:34

Even in the near dark it looks better than mine I've got my first "S" - Page 2 Icon_wink

Sounds like you just done all the things I'll be doing to mine next weekend, need to get it all done for the drive down to Donny

by **BLOW PW** Sun 21 Feb 2010, 20:22

Only change all the fluids, etc, because it was hard to tell from the receipts when they were last done.

I will say that what came out was nice & clean so prob wasn't done too long ago. Still, it's all nice & fresh now. Just the gear box to do.

by **hersham boy** Sun 21 Feb 2010, 20:25

But not today with all this snow!! bloody weather. Did all the fluids on the tomcat this week. don't think they had been done for about 10 years, the oil was really bad!

by **BLOW PW** Sun 21 Feb 2010, 20:31

Deffo not today, looking like next weekend (if I get some more time to myself).

Hope to be having a go at the interior swap next weekend too.

by **hersham boy** Sun 21 Feb 2010, 20:38

i 've got to go to Wembley next weekend with Vile fans!!! should be going to RAF Stafford every day this week as well, looks fun if we have the snow promised. You coming to donny in the new 's' ?

by **BLOW PW** Sun 21 Feb 2010, 20:48

Thats the plan (still working on it I've got my first "S" - Page 2 Icon_smile

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As its "Dad & Daughter" day I've asked Vicky if she wants to come. Typical for an 11 year old, can't make her mind up.

by **saturn800** Sun 21 Feb 2010, 22:05

BLOW PW wrote:Almost forgot...pic's (sorry they're dark, took them at 5 o'clock, promise I'll take some better ones. Anyway, looks better in the dark )

What looks better in the dark you or the car. I've got my first "S" - Page 2 Skullgrin

by **BLOW PW** Sun 21 Feb 2010, 22:38

saturn800 wrote:What looks better in the dark you or the car.

No contest....ME!!

by **Mav666** Sun 21 Feb 2010, 22:43

Whats wrong with doing anything concerning a gearbox in the snow?? Ideal weather for jobs like that if you ask me I've got my first "S" - Page 2 52658

by **tux** Sun 21 Feb 2010, 23:08

But you are just plain wierd Paul! I've got my first "S" - Page 2 433680

Car lo0ks great Pete. I've got my first "S" - Page 2 Icon_cool

Gutted I didn't chase it myself now. Especially as its in a proper colour.
I have gearbox drain keys if you need them. Can post them out to you if needs be. Keep soaking with PlusGas until you do it and I'll wager you still need to use heat to get the damn things out! Having said that, mine came out without any trouble at all, so I can only assume that it had been domne recently. Gallons of copper grease when they went back in! I've got my first "S" - Page 2 Icon_biggrin

Oh and one last tip, though I'm sure you already know, avoid getting the oil on you or your clothes as it stinks. Bad. And it lives with you for a week!

by **Mav666** Mon 22 Feb 2010, 00:09

He's not wrong house stunk of auto fluid for a good while after I'd finished mine I've got my first "S" - Page 2 52658

by **crow.magnum** Mon 22 Feb 2010, 06:57

car looks a great buy pete welldone I've got my first "S" - Page 2 Ok-wink

by **Lord Chris** Mon 22 Feb 2010, 08:27

Have you named it yet Pete?

by **BLOW PW** Mon 22 Feb 2010, 08:28

The naming of my cars is never down to me....

by **tux** Mon 22 Feb 2010, 08:29

BLOW PW wrote:The naming of my cars is never down to me....

Oh I am SOOO looking forward to Sandwell. I feel a competition coming on! I've got my first "S" - Page 2 Icon_twisted

by **Mav666** Mon 22 Feb 2010, 08:35

Another annual event, the naming of Pete W's car I've got my first "S" - Page 2 Icon_biggrin

by **924freak** Mon 22 Feb 2010, 08:36

that looks a stunning looking car,nice buy

by **tux** Mon 22 Feb 2010, 08:38

So far we have had Gladys and Helga. Wonder what we can do for an S? I've got my first "S" - Page 2 52658

by **Mav666** Mon 22 Feb 2010, 08:42

Sure we'll come up with something just as obscure I've got my first "S" - Page 2 Icon_twisted

by **BLOW PW** Mon 22 Feb 2010, 17:54

OK guys....do your best (or worse as the case may be I've got my first "S" - Page 2 Icon_biggrin

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by **BLOW PW** Mon 22 Feb 2010, 17:59

tux wrote:...I have gearbox drain keys if you need them. Can post them out to you if needs be...

Thanks mate, would be a great help I've got my first "S" - Page 2 Icon_smile

. Sending you a PM.

by **tux** Tue 23 Feb 2010, 01:54

In the post! I've got my first "S" - Page 2 Icon_biggrin

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