The phoenix is risen (from the puddle!)

SimonM

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Got the car back from Rob's today

New Engine (well, a used one)
New manifiolds
New Lambdas
New Airflow meter
New Clutch
New Thrust Bearing
New rear under tray

plus 4 wheel centre caps. and a tyre. and a windscreen wiper.

took it for a spin.... i forgot the sound of thing, just awesome :) ... engine not quite as free revving as my old one i don't think.. not sure... but then it only has 6.5K on the clock in 6 years apparently (came from a spyder, so it figures). it actually quickened up after only 50 miles, got some injector cleaner in the tank....Rob says it needs a **** good thrashing to loosen it up - i'll oblige - tomorrow, I will take it to it's favourite shell garage and fill it full of the finest juices... hopefully this will end up being a good result. Honfleur here we come!!!
 

Andyk

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Brilliant Simon so pleased it's now sorted...So next year you will be at Llandow in the Maserati then......Don't forget your oil filler cap mind.............Sorry..
 

Emtee

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That's great news Simon! Happy dayz again :) Now don't go blowin' it up will you? 6.5 K in five years? Might need easing back in gently whilst you blow off the cobwebs?
 

conaero

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Brill Si, take it a little easy for a week of so then thrash it. Its been stood for along time so best to make sure all those oilways have time to flush through.

Look forward to seeing her in France next month.
 

dem maser

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too short notice si, would love to but have her in the garage now with the cover on and i need to warm her up for a bit so maybe not tonight, come by here
 

SimonM

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it's for the best Dem, I've got an early start - shame you're not off to France!
 

Andyk

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hehe! IT WAS FAULTY!!

Yep, I'm sure it was Simon...

Llandow-084.jpg
 

SimonM

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!

just saw that, we missed the boat mate, I've ben collared by she who must be obeyed!
 

SimonM

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was on the phone to the Mrs who's back home in 5! - yikes - how about a spot of lunch tmrw?
 

Andyk

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Simon joking aside.....that is a great photo, everytime I look at it it brings a smile to my face..Talk about caught in the moment.
 

dem maser

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do you know miracles in cockfosters or whitewebbs thats good place or you suggest somewhere i bell you tomorrow if you gone bed now........
 

lozcb

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Great news SI , pleased it turned out Jam side up for you , hate to think of the alternative consequences , im sure after some gentle easing in she'll come back to full flow ,


warm regards mate looking forward to France

Loz
 

SimonM

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Cheers mate, wouldn't have got the result without you - BIG THANKYOU! I'll buy you a baguette next week ;)