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Post by bigwinn » Tue Oct 19, 2021 6:25 pm

Roof motor relocated and restarted

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Post by Number5 » Tue Oct 19, 2021 7:22 pm

I'd be a little wary of relocating a motor that far gone into the boot on the grounds of it being a fire hazzard. If its sat against the boot carpet, rather than being in its original pod (as the pod is too large to hide behind a carpet panel) you'll need to consider adding some other kind of non flammable insulation perhaps, just incase it does burn out in the near future. ?
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Post by bigwinn » Tue Oct 19, 2021 7:24 pm

Number5 wrote: Tue Oct 19, 2021 7:22 pm I'd be a little wary of relocating a motor that far gone into the boot on the grounds of it being a fire hazzard. If its sat against the boot carpet, rather than being in its original pod (as the pod is too large to hide behind a carpet panel) you'll need to consider adding some other kind of non flammable insulation perhaps, just incase it doesn't burn out in the near future. ?
Good shout- appreciated. I may pop the original pod sealed outside the carpet for the time being; then get some fire retardant material. Thanks Alan
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Post by enuff_zed » Tue Oct 19, 2021 8:16 pm

bigwinn wrote: Tue Oct 19, 2021 7:24 pm
Number5 wrote: Tue Oct 19, 2021 7:22 pm I'd be a little wary of relocating a motor that far gone into the boot on the grounds of it being a fire hazzard. If its sat against the boot carpet, rather than being in its original pod (as the pod is too large to hide behind a carpet panel) you'll need to consider adding some other kind of non flammable insulation perhaps, just incase it doesn't burn out in the near future. ?
Good shout- appreciated. I may pop the original pod sealed outside the carpet for the time being; then get some fire retardant material. Thanks Alan
I have to say Stuart, whilst I know there are budget constraints, I'd be patting myself on the back for reviving it, then fitting a new one!
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Post by bigwinn » Tue Oct 19, 2021 8:20 pm

enuff_zed wrote: Tue Oct 19, 2021 8:16 pm
bigwinn wrote: Tue Oct 19, 2021 7:24 pm
Number5 wrote: Tue Oct 19, 2021 7:22 pm I'd be a little wary of relocating a motor that far gone into the boot on the grounds of it being a fire hazzard. If its sat against the boot carpet, rather than being in its original pod (as the pod is too large to hide behind a carpet panel) you'll need to consider adding some other kind of non flammable insulation perhaps, just incase it doesn't burn out in the near future. ?
Good shout- appreciated. I may pop the original pod sealed outside the carpet for the time being; then get some fire retardant material. Thanks Alan
I have to say Stuart, whilst I know there are budget constraints, I'd be patting myself on the back for reviving it, then fitting a new one!
Agreed- going to price up a new body
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Post by enuff_zed » Tue Oct 19, 2021 8:29 pm

bigwinn wrote: Tue Oct 19, 2021 8:20 pm
enuff_zed wrote: Tue Oct 19, 2021 8:16 pm
bigwinn wrote: Tue Oct 19, 2021 7:24 pm Good shout- appreciated. I may pop the original pod sealed outside the carpet for the time being; then get some fire retardant material. Thanks Alan
I have to say Stuart, whilst I know there are budget constraints, I'd be patting myself on the back for reviving it, then fitting a new one!
Agreed- going to price up a new body
Get one for the roof motor too while you're at it. :poke: :D
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Post by bigwinn » Wed Oct 27, 2021 10:56 am

Well a fairly busy week means I've forgotten to update progress

Mainly winning, I think, anticipating the front bumper back from the body shop soon repainted and fixed...

Cleaned the front scuttle- wow. V dirty and blocked but no rust so thats good. Both wheel arch liners off for a good look again structure is good.

Vanos- full refurb done. Engine bay clean while all off so starting to look better. New water pump (OEM factory one was still on the car) plus thermostat, expansion tank, auto thermostat, spark plugs, oil/filter, air and filter and a new MAF.

Found the fault with the drivers window- burnt out motor so new one on the way and started to repair the hole in the drivers door arm rest.

Phase 1 (engine) now drawing to a close and its going to be phase 2: suspension and brakes next.

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Post by IRD » Wed Oct 27, 2021 11:37 am

bigwinn wrote: Wed Oct 27, 2021 10:56 am Well a fairly busy week means I've forgotten to update progress

Mainly winning, I think, anticipating the front bumper back from the body shop soon repainted and fixed...

Cleaned the front scuttle- wow. V dirty and blocked but no rust so thats good. Both wheel arch liners off for a good look again structure is good.

Vanos- full refurb done. Engine bay clean while all off so starting to look better. New water pump (OEM factory one was still on the car) plus thermostat, expansion tank, auto thermostat, spark plugs, oil/filter, air and filter and a new MAF.

Found the fault with the drivers window- burnt out motor so new one on the way and started to repair the hole in the drivers door arm rest.

Phase 1 (engine) now drawing to a close and its going to be phase 2: suspension and brakes next.

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Got to say I’m impressed with all you’ve done Stuart. Nothing seems to phase you. :thumbsup:

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Post by bigwinn » Wed Oct 27, 2021 12:47 pm

IRD wrote: Wed Oct 27, 2021 11:37 am
bigwinn wrote: Wed Oct 27, 2021 10:56 am Well a fairly busy week means I've forgotten to update progress

Mainly winning, I think, anticipating the front bumper back from the body shop soon repainted and fixed...

Cleaned the front scuttle- wow. V dirty and blocked but no rust so thats good. Both wheel arch liners off for a good look again structure is good.

Vanos- full refurb done. Engine bay clean while all off so starting to look better. New water pump (OEM factory one was still on the car) plus thermostat, expansion tank, auto thermostat, spark plugs, oil/filter, air and filter and a new MAF.

Found the fault with the drivers window- burnt out motor so new one on the way and started to repair the hole in the drivers door arm rest.

Phase 1 (engine) now drawing to a close and its going to be phase 2: suspension and brakes next.

Stuart
Got to say I’m impressed with all you’ve done Stuart. Nothing seems to phase you. :thumbsup:
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Post by bigwinn » Tue Nov 02, 2021 3:24 pm

Lots of front end action this week

New shocks, mounts, bushes, discs, pads, sensors et all.

New hub because of the snapped bolt situation and sorted the brake flexi too. New sway bar and drop links.

Wheels back on and onto the rear later in the week
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Post by markplant » Tue Nov 02, 2021 5:32 pm

They'll be second shed in Lincolnshire at the the rate your doing cars :thumbsup:
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Post by bigwinn » Fri Nov 05, 2021 7:54 pm

Got the front bumper back from the body shop- repaired rebuilt and repainted.

Glad to have that back on with the new non-eu Park Lane plates

Sadly lost a day yesterday as I was engrossed in sussing the new toy out- crikey what a car the G21 is!!!
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Post by IRD » Fri Nov 05, 2021 8:08 pm

bigwinn wrote: Fri Nov 05, 2021 7:54 pm Got the front bumper back from the body shop- repaired rebuilt and repainted.

Glad to have that back on with the new non-eu Park Lane plates

Sadly lost a day yesterday as I was engrossed in sussing the new toy out- crikey what a car the G21 is!!!

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Love the colour combo. Looks really good with the black wheels. :thumbsup:

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Post by bigwinn » Fri Nov 05, 2021 8:17 pm

IRD wrote: Fri Nov 05, 2021 8:08 pm
bigwinn wrote: Fri Nov 05, 2021 7:54 pm Got the front bumper back from the body shop- repaired rebuilt and repainted.

Glad to have that back on with the new non-eu Park Lane plates

Sadly lost a day yesterday as I was engrossed in sussing the new toy out- crikey what a car the G21 is!!!

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Love the colour combo. Looks really good with the black wheels. :thumbsup:
Thanks Ian!!
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Post by IRD » Fri Nov 05, 2021 8:47 pm

bigwinn wrote: Fri Nov 05, 2021 8:17 pm
IRD wrote: Fri Nov 05, 2021 8:08 pm
bigwinn wrote: Fri Nov 05, 2021 7:54 pm Got the front bumper back from the body shop- repaired rebuilt and repainted.

Glad to have that back on with the new non-eu Park Lane plates

Sadly lost a day yesterday as I was engrossed in sussing the new toy out- crikey what a car the G21 is!!!

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Love the colour combo. Looks really good with the black wheels. :thumbsup:

Thanks Ian!!
Have you run out of petrol yet? I’ve been across to Kidderminster and back today in ours. Mostly motorways so 70+ and the gauge dropped quite quickly. So with your Lewis Hamilton approach it might be prudent to carry a spare can of petrol with you.

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