jamesvalver
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200ish i hope
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jamesvalver
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is it gona be ready in time for PVS?? 
[Edited on 21-05-2007 by jamesvalver]
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jamesvalver
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small update from today. got my bonnet back on
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DJMartin07
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Looking nice James, looking nice.
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jamesvalver
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another small update - car was towed away again today but this time it will come back a runner. altho i will need to tow it back as the gearlinkage needs to be set up as i only have 1st, 3rd 4th and 5th i think. defo no 2nd!
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DJMartin07
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No second, not good. how hard are gearlinkages to repair. Mine struggles to go into first.
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gianluigi
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Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
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white bonnet?!  when did this happen??
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jamesvalver
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bonnet happened about a week ago. wanted to keep it somewhere safe while i was working on the engine so sent it off to be painted lol.
i cant help but think i need some new wheels tho! 16" compomotive mo6's!
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craig_s
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Registered: 5th Mar 06
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i cant help but think i need some new wheels tho! 16" compomotive mo6's!
i dont think you do those wheels look stunning and they are quite rare.they really suit your car
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Robin
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Don't change the wheels James, these ones look spot on 
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jamesvalver
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still no porgress update. i dropped it off to be set up last tuesday afternoon and its still not done. now im starting to wonder if its actually going to be on the road in time for PVS
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jamesvalver
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still havent got my car back as its still not been done. unless there is a miracle, it wont be there at PVS
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205tom
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:@
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jamesvalver
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update 06.06.2007
ive finally got my car back from being set up but all is not well. the head gasket is leaking coolant so i need to whip the head off and investigate this more., and fit a new genuine head gasket this time and new bolts again (3rd set ive bought lol)
im hoping that the coolant is seeping into the cylinder as ive got a missfire also. all compressions are ok (1+2 = 150psi, 3+4 = 180psi) and all plugs spark. next to check is the injectors to make sure there ok.
we'll ive got abit more progress done but its not much and no much will be happening now for another week as im going on holiday to get away from it lol (2months of not driving it is annoying).
tonight i finally set up my gears so i no have all 5 and reverse and loosely fitted my front bumper, and now im having second thoughts on the bumper with my new bonnet.
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sam13
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Registered: 30th Dec 06
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looks smart pal,.
sorry to here about the head problem when your head is off might be worth getting it skimed incase it is slightly warped.
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Jon_C
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I dont understand much about engines but if the compression is that high surely it cant be leakin coolant?
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Olsrey
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Registered: 13th Jan 07
Location: Bradford Drives: LET Vectra B
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What bumper you wanting? post 97?
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jamesvalver
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jon_c - the coolant is leaking from the head gasket water gallery. not sure why yet but i'll find out soon.
olsrey - im thinking about going back in time abit and getting another bumper like my old one, post97 colour coded with seat cordoba sx splitter
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Jon_C
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i reckon you should keep your bumper and put on a carbon bonnet and a few other carbon bits like racey mirrors that liam has just put on his
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jamesvalver
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sam13- th head has only just been rebuilt, skimmed and fitted. so i wouldnt of thought i would be warped just yet lol
jon_c - i just prefered the subtle look more. my bumper is too big IMO
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sam13
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o sry pal didnt realise it has just been done.
in that case i hope it was just a bad seal/gasket.
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SAL
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james please keep the bbs wheels and rieger front...please ! 
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Joe
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quote:
Originally posted by Stavs
james please keep the bbs wheels and rieger front...please !
agreed
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Olsrey
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Registered: 13th Jan 07
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quote:
Originally posted by joe6886
quote:
Originally posted by Stavs
james please keep the bbs wheels and rieger front...please !
agreed
... It looks too white and plain now!
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Joe
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quote:
Originally posted by Olsrey
quote:
Originally posted by joe6886
quote:
Originally posted by Stavs
james please keep the bbs wheels and rieger front...please !
agreed
... It looks awesome now!
Glad you agree
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