The engine swap has begun!

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Re: The engine swap has begun!

Post by rgonzobull » Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:36 pm

Thanks for the webcam link. Look forward to watching the progress on the engine change
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Re: The engine swap has begun!

Post by twiss » Sun Feb 05, 2012 9:33 pm

Well if anyone happened to be watching over the last hour or so...

ITS IN!!!!
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lRe: The engine swap has begun!mmpm

Post by ScottieJ » Sun Feb 05, 2012 9:50 pm

Nice one matey, real shame I missed out on the action! At least I can get my SU off you now :armsup:
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Re: The engine swap has begun!

Post by twiss » Sun Feb 05, 2012 9:51 pm

We didnt get a hoist in the end... just used a couple of lengths of thick angle iron.

And a strop...
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Re: The engine swap has begun!

Post by Team Pink » Sun Feb 05, 2012 10:00 pm

twiss wrote:We didnt get a hoist in the end... just used a couple of lengths of thick angle iron.

And a strop...
Well done Twiss. No need for a hoist all you need is a mate!

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Re: The engine swap has begun!

Post by twiss » Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:44 am

It would have been much easier with a hoist though! ;)

I swear the 8v is noticeably heavier than the 16v!
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