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Re: Oh yes another 1973 rhd 2.4E
Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 6:29 pm
by jb
I would ask the engine builder.
Re: Oh yes another 1973 rhd 2.4E
Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 7:14 pm
by Gary71
Ask the engine builder is the right answer.
I also checked valve clearances and head studs at the first oil change. Two studs needed a nip up and one valve needed adjusting
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Re: Oh yes another 1973 rhd 2.4E
Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 10:32 pm
by Bigfoot
So Friday was the day to put a heart beat back into the car... however perished o-rings in the fuel pump thought otherwise! A quick shout out to ddk and JohnM swiftly sent a link on o-ring sizes and diy guide to replacing sorted that little problem out
Next problem 3 faulty injectors
So full set ordered from euro car parts at £72 Ea (with redline discount) and should be a goer tomorrow all being well. It started ok with good oil pressure on tickover but lost a couple of cylinders when revs increased. Injectors removed and tested showed three faulty ones. Apparently sat without fuel for 3 yrs hasn't helped and not wanting to spend most of Spa trip on hard shoulder we decided to renew all.
Car up on ramp so took a couple of sneaky pics....
It was so nice going to Essen and found myself comparing my car to all those there. It made me realise firstly how there is certainly a difference in restoring for yourself and not for profit, there's a huge difference in the capabilities of a 'craftsman' and finally how I am so pleased with the end result!!! You hear stories of expensive restos which end up bad but mine I'm just so pleased with
this has not been a cheap experience by any stretch of the imagination but a great result! My car is almost factory fresh, right down to the silver screws on the black grilles
Hats off to everyone involved, Barry, Steve (DC), Garry (visual fx), Gary (GDC), (watch this space) Tony at Redline Racing and last but not least James Charnley who got me started with this. Each one have contributed in making my perfect car
along with everyone on ddk who have guided me through all of this, thanks guys for all your advice and comments
(just hope it goes well
)
Re: Oh yes another 1973 rhd 2.4E
Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 11:11 pm
by 911hillclimber
Dare I comment it looks great, lot of hard work and effort, time to get it dirty.
Re: Oh yes another 1973 rhd 2.4E
Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 6:48 am
by markm
That looks absolutely stunning Adam, congrats. Now its time to start enjoying it, just in time for summer. Roll on Spa.
Re: Oh yes another 1973 rhd 2.4E
Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 9:17 am
by MarkIII
Lovely car Adam, finished just in time for the summer, get out there and drive it
Re: Oh yes another 1973 rhd 2.4E
Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 10:23 am
by hot66
Don't blame me !!
Car is looking great
Re: Oh yes another 1973 rhd 2.4E
Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 11:17 am
by 210bhp
It's all go go go now Adam.
Enjoy.
Regards
Mike
Re: Oh yes another 1973 rhd 2.4E
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 9:35 pm
by Bigfoot
Re: Oh yes another 1973 rhd 2.4E
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 9:43 pm
by inaglasshouse
Job done.
Congratulations Adam, lovely result. Enjoy your car!
Cheers, Richard.
Re: Oh yes another 1973 rhd 2.4E
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 9:53 pm
by Darren65
Bigfoot wrote:.......Parked beside the GT3 "Beauty and the Beast" as James called it
......
....you sure he wasn't talking about you and the Mrs?
Congratulations Adam, a wonderful achievement and a fabulous looking car!
Enjoy
Re: Oh yes another 1973 rhd 2.4E
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 10:00 pm
by johnM
It's home after an amazing journey. Enjoy big yin.
Re: Oh yes another 1973 rhd 2.4E
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 10:04 pm
by 73SJM
Great news Adam, look forward to seeing it at Spa.
Enjoy putting some more miles on it.
Re: Oh yes another 1973 rhd 2.4E
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 10:08 pm
by jtparr
Lovely .....
Look forward to seeing it at Spa
Re: Oh yes another 1973 rhd 2.4E
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 10:11 pm
by 964RS
Good stuff, looks great and back in time for Spa.
Can I borrow the GT3 for Spa then......?
