Dorris Gets A New Heart

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Dorris Gets A New Heart

Post by ClaytonSpeed » Mon Feb 11, 2008 8:57 pm

Spent the weekend down on the island helping Jim change the engine on Dorris!

After a few small issues we got the old engine removed and a very good Mk2 one that Jim had painted up with new gaskets, seals and a clutch! Here are a couple of pics for your viewing pleasure!

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Post by Uncle Frank » Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:03 pm

:lol: I hope you didn`t scratch her Ben!! :wink: :lol:
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Post by ClaytonSpeed » Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:29 pm

Don't worry Frank! She was wrapped up well in blankets!
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Post by Chicken Hawk » Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:36 pm

Looks like fun! A quick 1800cc conversion is it? :D

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Post by ClaytonSpeed » Mon Feb 11, 2008 11:25 pm

I tried to convince Jim to put a zetec in it!! :lol:
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Post by USspecGT » Tue Feb 12, 2008 1:06 am

You look like you are struggling Ben,

Just remember lefty loosy, righty tighty.

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Post by Chicken Hawk » Tue Feb 12, 2008 8:03 am

I cant see Jim doing any work there,looks like Ben is doing it all!! :o

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Post by ClaytonSpeed » Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:32 pm

LOL I was cleaning up the wiring harness! I was concentrating!!! :lol:

Yes Adz Jim is a bloody slave driver!!!! :lol: :lol:
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Post by JIM73 » Tue Feb 12, 2008 8:06 pm

I wont mention the entire morning at the scrap yard with that poxy ford engine !! :roll:
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Post by JIM73 » Tue Feb 12, 2008 8:08 pm

Anyway who's this Adz bloke ?? :? :?
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Post by billytits » Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:40 pm

known jim for many years dont think things will ever change loves a bit of scrubbing then becomes very elusive when the real work starts :lol: :lol: . is that the stainless braid i gave you if so youve done a smart job of fitting it looks good well done ben oh and jim :wink: now i see jim he's in the first photo i can tell by the size of the gut :lol:
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Post by ClaytonSpeed » Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:43 pm

lol You loved it really Jim!! :wink:

Yeah looks good Trev. Needs some anodized caps now for the ends!
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Post by billytits » Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:44 pm

nice stainless pipe on there as well i do look after you boys :wink:
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Post by ClaytonSpeed » Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:51 pm

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They do bigger ones also
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Post by billytits » Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:56 pm

they look good where from mate as ther is no real shortage of stainless braid i can allways get it 8)
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