kedowan
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Going to keep my eye on this thread, progress is good. 
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DannyB
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Just been on a little road trip to see Archie and pick up the manifold and exhaust, got some dei heatwarp coming for it though so I'll post pictures once it's wrapped.
Thought I'd start cleaning up the injectors and rail earlier, injectors were pretty manky actually. Full of rust and flaky paint so used the machine buffer and made them all shiny  along with the little clips. Prepped the rail ready for black paint too. Another not so exciting update but there you go  I like cleaning stuff. The engine will be looking clean when it goes back in anyway.
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sri boy
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Get the finger out lol ure dragging this built out ha ha looking good Danny boy as soon as ure bays finished a will pop over and sort out the easy bits
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DannyB
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in no rush mate plus I havent got cash or time to get it all done quicker, it's coming on though.
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Archie
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Good to meet you buddy 
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DannyB
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You too mate, thanks for the use of your toilet back teeth were floating
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sri boy
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Man a need a descent b shell I'm getting corsa broody again haa
Let me know if u want me to streanthen ure bay before u paint the bay plus take of the sound deadening and smith of some bits and get the arch panels in there
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DannyB
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A few new pics of where I'm up to...
New thermostat, inlet/exhaust bolts, fuel rail all cleaned and painted, cleaned injectors etc and all built up, new alternator, breather pipe, rocker cover painted up blah blah. Getting there slowly, timing belt and tensioner set needed then I can get the belt cover on. New clutch, box on and away we go 
[Edited on 19-04-2013 by DannyB]
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sri boy
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Lol fuck sake Danny that's porn bud looks the bollocks be up soon to help fit and have a play
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Generation
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Where did you buy that alternator from mate? I'm after a new one.
Engines looking great, it's easy to rush, but things often ET done wrong when you do
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DannyB
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A local factors, Dingbro. Drivemaster £42 + vat cost price
[Edited on 19-04-2013 by DannyB]
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taylorboosh
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all the work your putting in it deserves an immaculate shell imo
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Generation
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Don't suppose you know if they delivery mate? Or anyway else I could get one? Been quoted £110..
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DannyB
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quote:
Originally posted by Generation
Don't suppose you know if they delivery mate? Or anyway else I could get one? Been quoted £110..
They are trade only pal, I could get one on my account and post it to you if you want? just cover the cost of everything, not looking to make any money out of it.
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bigron1988
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generation, get a gen one and have it reconed , i had a new one from a motor factors and kepted killing it , spoke to a recon place and they said best to get a gen one as with a let and the extra revs they will get killed quite a lot
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DannyB
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Only reason i didnt get a bosch one is they were £250
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DannyB
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A bit more progress recently
Received my new oil cap.
New belt/tensioner set. Just waiting on an alt belt.
Also painted the gearbox ready for new clutch/flywheel at some point next week.
[Edited on 26-04-2013 by DannyB]
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Nic Barnes
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Looks great Danny!
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DannyB
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Cheers man, cant wait to get it in the car. Will be prepping the engine bay this week.
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Danny W
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engine looks great, will be watching progress on this
Smoke Grey 5 Door
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DannyB
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Cheers Danny 
This week I'll be starting to prep the bay for dropping the engine in, just bought these;
If it was staying as an XE then I problably wouldn't bother but as longer term plans are a LET then I'll just do it now whilst I have the chance. Might get my mate to stitch weld the bay too whilst he's in there.
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daine
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Danny! what silver paint you using!?!? looks bright as!!! did mine in smooth hammerite, looks
no were near as shiny 
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DannyB
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On the tin as 'silver alloy wheel' paint from a local factors, a bit shinier than i'd like really but atleast it will still look cleanish even when dirty.
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reecegsi
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Where you get the strengthing kit from?
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DannyB
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Just searched on ebay mate, 26 quid delivered.
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