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pow
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8th Jan 11 at 21:25   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I seem to remember buying a set of plugs for my 1.2 16v from Halfords on trade for like £6? Might get some tomorrow if they are that cheap

Like I said, getting some help from a friend tomorrow who knows his stuff mechanically, he said he would check the timing as well as if it's a tooth out the emissions would be LOL. Seems to run alright though...

Just would be nice to get a years ticket before the engine comes out, but, if it wants a new CAT then fook it
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On the plus side, it's looking pretty tight on the outside
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If it runs alright and pulls well, the timing is prob fine.

So, When it fails again, XE time?

[Edited on 09-01-2011 by AW06]
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lol you're mad mate
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Mad as a hatter Dave

Took the rear drums off today and cleaned them all out, the handbrake was sticking on the drivers side so sorted that out, then readjusted the cable up, feels much better now.

Changed the oil today and adjusted the clutch... we'll see what happens with the MOT now!
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9th Jan 11 at 19:03   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

At least this is a good project thread with some pics, I get bored when there's 4 pages of text and no pics


Numberwang!

Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men

Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle

Look at my pictures
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She's a bloody pass Love it, emissions details:

1st MOT:

1st emissions test:
CO 2.49%, should be >0.3, FAIL
Lambda 0.94, should be .97-1.03, FAIL
2nd emissions test:
CO 2.16%, FAIL
Lambda 0.95 FAIL

HC level was high but a pass.

2nd one:

1st emissions:
CO 0.57% FAIL
Lambda 1.02 PASS

2nd emissions:
CO 0.19 PASS
Lambda 1.01 PASS

HC level was also much lower.

He proper gave it some beans before the test though

He suggested I changed the handbrake cables, he said "It's a pass, JUST, but it aint too smart"
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Pass is still a pass though so congratulations
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Yeah man I'm pleased
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What ya got planned for it now its legal?
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10th Jan 11 at 21:53   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Might lower it

I've got the kit!

[Edited on 10-01-2011 by pow]
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credit to you mate. its actually looking really good from what u started with!:-)
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I'm tempted to take it to work tomorrow now
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Was that just a thrash and a basic service for it to pass emmisions? Happy days!
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Just noticed this powowow. Looks good and you're treating it well. Would have been awesome if you could have take mine off me.

Look forward to seeing this one develop if you go all the way.
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Again you're mental.. I bet thats costing you silly money to insure!
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Congrats on the pass! if you lower it it will be awesome!


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quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
Again you're mental.. I bet thats costing you silly money to insure!


Costs me less than £20 a month to insure, Dave, shaddap
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My MOT is this week, if your car can pass then so can mine!


Numberwang!

Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men

Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle

Look at my pictures
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Saying that, my MOT is due. Fiat are doing it. Better not fail on emissions, head and valves been reworked.
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Are you having a bit of a crisis David?
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midlife_crisis


Numberwang!

Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men

Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle

Look at my pictures
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No Fad, I just miss tinkering! Why are people so damn negative?!?
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Ignore them, they all read the Daily Mail and believe you ought to live your life in a particular way.

[Edited on 12-01-2011 by Ojc]
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i dont get the point of running two cars? surely once you pay out for insurance tax, mot its not worth it

unless you do something with the car.....tony has a nice x18xe1 thinking about it

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