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[MaxAndPaddy]

Still got three ...we tend to buy a third usually in winter we think we can clean up sort out and make a few quid on in spring (bit of an odd hobby/bit of fun), but think I've got it wrong with this one although hes pretty rare which hopefully will help

I dardnt touch Max, Jane would kill me but I potter on Paddy a bit and this new one I've dabbled on a bit. Its all a learning curve and I need to be braver about not wrecking them by trying

[bcjames]

I don't think there's too much you can do wrong really, not if you fall back to ask on here before proceeding with something.

You should set your sights on building a bigger garage

[RayBoogs]

Bad news about the gearbox mate, hope you get it fixed!

I understand what you mean not wanting to remove the engine with no hoist, I got mine out with me and 2 mates, with rope and a long bit of 4x4, was not easy and will not be doing it again haha! Will definitely be getting a hoist or crane!

Like the Christmas presents too!!

[bcjames]

Thank you! I have no doubt that John can get it all sorted perfectly.

You're brave doing it without a hoist I wouldn't dare try it. For the £150 or so you can pick one up for, I think it's a good investment for such a significant tool!

[RayBoogs]

Yeah was a bit silly really, we thought it would be ok, until we got it half way and realised the speedo drive was still connected , took me a while to live that one down!

Will be getting a hoist without a doubt!

[bcjames]

Bah, more problems. Revered off the drive, slight downhill with a small curb lip, and as I turned the wheel: CLUNK... SQUEEEAK.

I've had a wiggle, and there seems to be play in the ball joints (not thrilled with the prospect of doing them again) and a brake that only squeaks when travelling in reverse. She's back in regular use for all of a month and falls apart

She's being delivered for the new gearbox tomorrow, so these issues will have to wait until I get her back. Shame really, as I was hoping to have that perfect car feel upon her return, but I suppose that will have to wait a bit longer!

[bcjames]

Dropped the car off with John at Guessworks this morning. He had a drive in her and the prognosis was somewhat better than I expected!

May even make Bingley

[MaxAndPaddy]

Yeayyyyy good to hear, what does he think it is?

[Shifty]

Woo Hoo!!!

Good news on the box then!!

[bcjames]

Erm something with the diff pin causing a problem as you pull away and the rattle is something else, may or may not be the idler. And that's the extent of my gearbox knowledge He seemed quite positive about it, anyway!

It's going to be inspected and fixed with the addition of a X-pin diff, so hopefully it will just last forever and ever then

As well as all the great reports of his work on here, John is a really nice guy, and I'm very happy the car is with him.

[bcjames]

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Back together by bcjamesmini, on Flickr

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Engine out by bcjamesmini, on Flickr

Eek!

John just sent me that. Work is underway!

[Shifty]

At least its in good hands!!

So is John gonna have this done by the weekend then??

[bcjames]

All being well, yes!

[Ace Alex]

That's a nice Mpi Mini. The progress so far has been really good! I've enjoyed reading this project topic.

[bcjames]

Thank you! Those are very kind words to hear from someone with such stunning cars :) Your '97 is a fair bit nicer than mine!