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Dirtbiker V4 Guru
United Kingdom 1060 Posts | Posted - 13 Nov 2014 : 17:47:12
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Dirtbiker V4 Guru
United Kingdom 1060 Posts | Posted - 16 Nov 2014 : 19:17:06
| Hi All,
Brakes back together, used a nice new fitting kit and some laser cut stainless steel locking tab plates from Malbrads - escellent service as ever!
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Dirtbiker V4 Guru
United Kingdom 1060 Posts | Posted - 26 Dec 2014 : 19:30:04
| Hi All,
Nice drive over to Cornwall yesterday
And on the way home waiting for the ferry opposite the Dockyard
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Peter96 V4 Fanatic
United Kingdom 289 Posts | Posted - 27 Dec 2014 : 08:18:48
| That's a perfect way to spend a Christmas Day out for a spin in your 96. Well done looking well | |
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Dirtbiker V4 Guru
United Kingdom 1060 Posts | Posted - 06 Feb 2015 : 18:20:26
| Hey All,
Had a bit of time and daylight combined last Sunday morning so did a few tidying up jobs then used the SAAB to do a bit of driving around doing jobs and going for coffees!
Parked up out the back of our place.
Spent a previous evening polishing up some hubcaps. Also unbolted the lower mounting points on the front bumper which were pulling it tight at a funny angle and replaced with exhaust bobbins - looks much better now. Also replaced the speedo cable that has been broken for a while and even fitted some carpets. Could do with the rubber mats that cover the inside of the wheelarches - I'll post an ad in wanted...
Next up is to order a new front number plate, a new roof aerial, refit the side trim and then a go at cutting and polishing the paintwork. Not aiming for a show car by a long way but I think it needs polishing to protect.
Cheers | Edited by - Dirtbiker on 06 Feb 2015 18:21:38 | |
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James Ranaldi V4 Guru
United Kingdom 1475 Posts | Posted - 06 Feb 2015 : 21:14:41
| Good plan !
Never take it off the road, keep it running.
1968 V4, LHD 1984 99 GL 1992 900i Convertible 2001 BMW E46 320 Ci | |
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Dirtbiker V4 Guru
United Kingdom 1060 Posts | Posted - 18 Feb 2015 : 19:33:02
| Well, what's this rusty boat anchor doing at work...
It's the original engine from the car.
I can't even remember what's wrong with it but there's probably a clue in this hole that was stuffed with a rag...
I have a feeling I borrowed the balance shaft gear for another engine many years ago.
Plan is initially a strip down and see what it looks like inside.
Cheers | Edited by - Dirtbiker on 18 Feb 2015 20:24:58 | |
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Woody V4 Guru
United Kingdom 2758 Posts | Posted - 18 Feb 2015 : 20:44:27
| Is there a year date cast in the block under the RH rear water outlet pipe? | |
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Dirtbiker V4 Guru
United Kingdom 1060 Posts | Posted - 21 Feb 2015 : 19:19:54
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May 1971. Ties in with it being a 72 model year car.
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john-saab Administrator
United Kingdom 2679 Posts | Posted - 21 Feb 2015 : 21:15:10
| Just read the whole of this story from day 1. 21.38 and I want to get back into my garage. Very "refreshing"
'73 96 (Vernon),'74 95 (Veronica)plus 4 other 95's and 2 96's | |
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v4admin Forum Admin
United Kingdom 519 Posts | Posted - 22 Feb 2015 : 10:12:40
| I agree, its these stories that keep me going on my cars! (See my project update!) | |
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Dirtbiker V4 Guru
United Kingdom 1060 Posts | Posted - 22 Feb 2015 : 16:37:43
| Thanks for the comments guys! I always feel motivated when I read of other peoples progress and there are some great projects on here.
Happy tinkering! | |
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Dirtbiker V4 Guru
United Kingdom 1060 Posts | Posted - 25 Feb 2015 : 18:23:39
| Started the engine strip down last night.
Yuk!
And more Yuk!
Remarkably not seized though!
Crank, pistons and all associated bearings in very good condition.
There is a bit of corrosion on No.3 but nowhere near as much as I would have expected. Not a problem as getting bored anyway.
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v4admin Forum Admin
United Kingdom 519 Posts | Posted - 25 Feb 2015 : 19:22:53
| yuk indeed! | |
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Dirtbiker V4 Guru
United Kingdom 1060 Posts | Posted - 06 Mar 2015 : 19:49:06
| Hey All,
Been tidying up the dash this week.
New steering wheel, Formuling I believe. Also refitted the freshly painted glovebox lid (thanks for the tip Woody!) and a 96 badge to replace the broken clock which did tell the correct time twice a day...
Still haven't decided where to put the tacho, I am warming to the idea of a pod but don't want to drill any extra holes, ideas or images appreciated!
Cheers
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