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Dorris Gets A New Heart
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 8:57 pm
by ClaytonSpeed
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!
Enjoy!
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:03 pm
by Uncle Frank
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:29 pm
by ClaytonSpeed
Don't worry Frank! She was wrapped up well in blankets!
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:36 pm
by Chicken Hawk
Looks like fun! A quick 1800cc conversion is it?
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 11:25 pm
by ClaytonSpeed
I tried to convince Jim to put a zetec in it!!
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 1:06 am
by USspecGT
You look like you are struggling Ben,
Just remember lefty loosy, righty tighty.
:P
Chris
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 8:03 am
by Chicken Hawk
I cant see Jim doing any work there,looks like Ben is doing it all!!
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:32 pm
by ClaytonSpeed
LOL I was cleaning up the wiring harness! I was concentrating!!!
Yes Adz Jim is a bloody slave driver!!!!
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 8:06 pm
by JIM73
I wont mention the entire morning at the scrap yard with that poxy ford engine !! :roll:
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 8:08 pm
by JIM73
Anyway who's this Adz bloke ?? :? :?
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:40 pm
by billytits
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
. 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
now i see jim he's in the first photo i can tell by the size of the gut
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:43 pm
by ClaytonSpeed
lol You loved it really Jim!!
Yeah looks good Trev. Needs some anodized caps now for the ends!
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:44 pm
by billytits
nice stainless pipe on there as well i do look after you boys
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:51 pm
by ClaytonSpeed
Caps
They do bigger ones also
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:56 pm
by billytits
they look good where from mate as ther is no real shortage of stainless braid i can allways get it 8)