Just had a look at the rear pads and OMG they were on the wafer Thin side. Good job I had a spare set lying around. To my amazement, I found that the rear calipers are Reconditioned units. Still got the stuff they put on them to stop the Rust !. Right result :D

Shame Rich isn't into the events any more - He's a good bloke, and a right laugh! - also helped me out a few times with bits, stickers etc... (Though he still owes me for a stereo, the scally! lol! :rolleyes: :D )

Smoking like a trooper !!!
 

Well I thought it was too goo to last. Yesterday morning on the way home from work my Auto started smoking like a trooper whilst sat at a roundabout. Well today I did a compression check and all was OK 150 in each pot. Next was the Tubby fine no leaks. I've only done 1k since I started this thread so I was stumped. I took off the tubby to find no.4 exhaust was full of oil! I called the God and we thought maybe rings or HG so Off came the head.
Well on close examination of the head you won't believe what I found. The valve stem oil seal on No.4 exhaust valve was just popping up and down and had not been fitted properly. Well I could not believe it, it was amazing how much smoke could be caused by One valve. Anyways after frantic calling round, I got the head skimmed and will refit it tomorrow.

The moral of the story 'Dont *ucking trust anyone to do a good job !' :furious :furious :furious :furious :furious

*********now For Sale**********
 

NOW for sale as I'm going to OZ. Available at the end of JAN. MOT NOV07 TAX JAN07 but can tax for you. 98/99k Bright red paintwork. Interior is 99% mint. Face off cassette/radio. Runs great burns no oil smooth as silk loads New parts as this list. Recent plugs/oil/filter service. Totally standard as in the pics Only fault is the bottom of the wings which need attention. £550 ovno! or goes on ebay
:D

Anyone ? its a good motor

Now on Ebay !

Project returns!!!!
 

What a lucky buggar ! I've just bought it back from the guy who bought it off me before going to OZ for the same price! Same price and bets of all he's only done about 100 miles. Chuffed to bits to say the least. Just a couple of jobs on the list New wheels and to sort out the bottom of the front wings.

i bet you could do with some front wings;)

Have you moved back to England then?:confused:

Shaun I'm going to get the bottoms welded as If I get new wings the paint will never be a match.
Pukka yes I was back a month ago and now with my old motor! :D