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« Reply #50 on: May 07, 2011, 12:23:06 PM » |
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Wow I am so impressed with this, well done Mr C  |
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Catho
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« Reply #51 on: May 07, 2011, 05:00:28 PM » |
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« Reply #52 on: May 07, 2011, 08:47:05 PM » |
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wow just read this
is there a how 2 , lol
couple of questions
what did you do to the inlet manifold , did you find , finding the gaskets easy [inlet ones ]
dont think i saw a picture of the sound deadening on the bulkhead , lower
have you cleaned this ,stupid question i suppose , how did you do this ?
as mines got a nice green tinge !
seeing your pictures has given me something to aim for , i know i,ll be well short , but hayhoo!
i would love to see this in the flesh !
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« Reply #53 on: May 07, 2011, 09:29:47 PM » |
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Sorry, now 'how to' on this but happy to answer any questions. Firstly, I assume you mean the gasket that fits inbetween the manifold and the head. It came in my head gasket kit, but I'm sure they're available on their own. It's a long 'foil' type gasket that fits along the entire length of the head and sits on the two locating dowels and seals the outlet manifold as well. Here is a photo of it. (note: I was using it as a template when I was painting the head)  The sound deadening was green on mine too, but it was looking tatty so I took it off, just pull/unscrew the grey clips and it comes away. I cleaned it up and just gave it a light coat of black spray paint (just dust it over as it's spongy it will crack)  Hope this helps. But in truth mate, your Gsi looks gorgeous. I've just got carried away with mine!!  |
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« Reply #54 on: May 08, 2011, 06:54:47 PM » |
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thanks for the info
brillant !
yeah , mines ok , but the engine bay could do with a wash n brush up !
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« Reply #55 on: May 20, 2011, 10:54:19 PM » |
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Thats lovely, any idea for an on the road date?
Id love to see it at a show.
Top work.
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« Reply #56 on: May 21, 2011, 05:25:28 PM » |
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Thanks Chris.
Hoping to get it ready and on the road for the end of June/July so I can get down to Billing.
All being well you can see it there. I'll be hoping to visit other shows this year too, with it being a Carlton Gsi I think it falls into a number of categories, Classic/Retro/Performance etc...
Cheers.
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« Reply #57 on: May 27, 2011, 06:32:03 AM » |
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So when is the day of installation?
Update: 19th of June (all being well)  |
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« Reply #58 on: May 27, 2011, 05:54:22 PM » |
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As of now I'm free that day so .... want an extra pair of hands?
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« Reply #59 on: May 27, 2011, 07:19:13 PM » |
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That would help a lot mate, CraigP is helping me too (I believe you two have met). I'm in Derby, it's a bit of a way for you to come though isn't it?
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« Reply #60 on: May 27, 2011, 07:34:00 PM » |
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What the hell!
The sheer awesomeness of your resto will make the trip worth it!
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« Reply #61 on: May 27, 2011, 08:02:32 PM » |
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« Reply #62 on: May 27, 2011, 08:04:29 PM » |
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It will start. Oh yes.... it will start!  |
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« Reply #63 on: May 28, 2011, 06:19:40 AM » |
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wiish i could get the time/afford the fuel to come down too.... |
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« Reply #64 on: May 29, 2011, 10:29:23 AM » |
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You and me both Garth. I can't wait to see this one in the metal.
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« Reply #65 on: June 07, 2011, 10:19:36 PM » |
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just to let everyone know the 19th is fathers day
might be an idea for those of us with kids to be at home for that one?? (might be some deadly sulks going on otherwise!)
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what would life be like if we all drove fwd cars? feckin boring that's what rear drive or bust
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« Reply #66 on: June 07, 2011, 11:11:03 PM » |
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Bugger... didnt think of that!
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« Reply #67 on: June 09, 2011, 08:03:28 PM » |
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Just seen the restoration of your Gsi3000 and feel I must put my two pennyworth in. The work you've done is a credit to you. Its a cracking job, keep up the good work. I'm running a 2.0 ltr CDX daily in Derbyshire and hope to do a lot of work on mine shortly to keep it going for a lot longer.
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« Reply #68 on: June 09, 2011, 09:32:46 PM » |
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Thank you djbthatsme, appreciate the comment.
Glad to hear/read you're working to keep your Carly on the road. Is there any photo's of your ride on here?
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« Reply #69 on: June 10, 2011, 04:56:21 PM » |
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Some serious work gone on there, total respect, also respect to the mrs for letting you have the engine in the kitchen (i assume it's the kitchen)
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« Reply #70 on: June 10, 2011, 08:44:36 PM » |
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Cheers dude. It is indeed the Kitchen....I wanted it in the Living Room, but I compromised |
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