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Re: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod
Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 10:55 am
by Nige
BIG THUMBS UP!
Re: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod
Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 10:57 am
by dragonfly
Great update, Mark.
I can imagine your satisfaction at working on your engine, as I well remember stripping and reassembling a tuned 1700 xflow I'd bought (like playing Lego compared to a 911 motor!) under the guidance of an expert. It was a great moment (and relief!) when it fired up for the first time.
As ever, one of the best threads on here
Re: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod
Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 12:02 pm
by Mick Cliff
sladey wrote:Mike said that Mick Cliff had just left......
Oh, that's a shame. As your ETA was unknown at the time had to make an executive decision and, prompted by my wife, left for home
You should know that in between fettling your engine Mike managed to seal my own engine and gearbox, give it a full service, attend to the malfunctioning handbrake and get a new MoT. How he does it in the time and with such a relaxed and jovial attitude is a mystery to me. A bigger mystery is how your engine had survived for so long
Good luck with the rest of the build up Mark
Re: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod
Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 1:03 pm
by DustyM
Good to see everything falling into place Mark.
Re: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod
Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 2:08 pm
by sladey
Thanks guys
Yes it's starting to get exciting now.
Re: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod
Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 5:58 pm
by 911hillclimber
Good going to say the least.
Mike is amazing when the chips are down, very very resourceful
Your wife is an angel I think too!
We can all hear the tempo of the music speeding up now of this great adventure, gripping stuff
Hope tonight comes out ok with all the bits to do.
Re: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod
Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 6:04 pm
by KS
Damn! You put me (and most of the rest of us) to shame!
Re: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod
Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 6:41 pm
by jb
I never thought it possible that the beast in bits would ever roar again but I am looking forward to seeing it at CLM now. You are an inspiration Mark. It is an amazing project.
Re: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod
Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 6:50 pm
by Mike
Well done Mike and Russ, but especially to Mark for making this all happen, top man!
Re: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod
Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 8:00 pm
by sladey
Thanks guys! My wife is an angel but could turn if it isn't sorted out by the CLM deadline
Re: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod
Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 8:33 pm
by 911hillclimber
Nah!
Italy will see her straight!
Mine has been through these efforts for over 3 decades now, with me all the way.
Makes all the difference.
Press on!!
Re: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod
Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 9:42 pm
by impmad2000
Brilliant that you managed to help, and learn from Mike. It will all help to make the restart even better. If you need a hand getting the engine back in, give me a shout.
Re: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod
Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 9:54 pm
by sladey
Thanks Tim
Re: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod
Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 10:49 pm
by jtparr
Nice one Mark...glad it's coming together well.....
Jp
Re: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod
Posted: Thu May 22, 2014 2:47 pm
by murph2309
Brilliant update - the drama is compelling
Great kudos to Mike & Russ too....