cherrym said:I bought my Z in July 2014 with the hood working perfectly but two months later it packed in.At that time David had not heard of putting the motor in the boot so he duly took the hood off and replaced the motor the long way and obviously more expensive for labour.
In January 2016 I had read the articles about putting the motor into the boot and asked him to use my car to try it himself.
This he duly did and has become very good at it.No more worries for me and the North East gang along with a lot more who have been since.
Drain holes are now easily cleaned with the hood partly lowered for access.
I am impressed by members who can also do this job themselves but for the rest of us, Bowser,No5 and Dave appear to be doing a great sevice for everybody.
DLH said:Just back from getting mine done by Dave. Turned out that it was just in time as the drains were blocked and the motor housing had several inches of water sitting in it!
Very nice fella and a very good, tidy job.![]()
Marlon said:Good to hear, and as you say just in time! I will be contacting Dave and seeing when he can fit me in
EDIT: Now booked in for next Thursday![]()
He doesn't take the roof out - he slides into the boot and does most of the work left handed and he's quite a small fellow. In fact, when he's relocated the motor he operates the roof as a check before he puts everything into place, then again after securing it before putting back the trim.Number5 said:Marlon said:Good to hear, and as you say just in time! I will be contacting Dave and seeing when he can fit me in
EDIT: Now booked in for next Thursday![]()
Perhaps you could clarify if Dave does actually take the roof right out, or if he manages to wriggle the motor out with the roof in place ? ( Perhaps he's a retired Gynecologist ???)
Number5 said:Marlon said:Good to hear, and as you say just in time! I will be contacting Dave and seeing when he can fit me in
EDIT: Now booked in for next Thursday![]()
Perhaps you could clarify if Dave does actually take the roof right out, or if he manages to wriggle the motor out with the roof in place ? ( Perhaps he's a retired Gynecologist ???)
Number5 said:Marlon said:Good to hear, and as you say just in time! I will be contacting Dave and seeing when he can fit me in
EDIT: Now booked in for next Thursday![]()
Perhaps you could clarify if Dave does actually take the roof right out, or if he manages to wriggle the motor out with the roof in place ? ( Perhaps he's a retired Gynecologist ???)
DLH said:He doesn't take the roof out - he slides into the boot and does most of the work left handed and he's quite a small fellow. In fact, when he's relocated the motor he operates the roof as a check before he puts everything into place, then again after securing it before putting back the trim.
markeg said:He removes the clips, the "parcel shelf" part, and the strut top covers - i.e. all the plastic bits. He then uses some tools and climbs halfway through the boot to pull the motor housing up through the gap. The roof stays in place, although partially open.
cherrym said:As stated Dave is the perfect size for working in a tight space and doesn't need to see a chiropractor when he is finished.
soaring5 said:Hi is there a contact for Dave also his location I am in Essex thanks?