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  1. 17-04-2010, 13:34 #1
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    Get in there :-D, lovin the Gordini

    Today is a good day... so far.

    I got my "secret" car about 3 weeks ago now, its been on my drive under cover not been used....

    About a week ago Dale Jarvis came down and brought a new battery with him, chucked it in the car, tried to start it but no fuel was reaching the engine :-( So we left it alone and decided to work on it another day...

    The car has an Alloy swirl pot in the back with 2 fuel pump's, I suspected the fuel pumps were to blame, So today I checked all the fuel pumps, wiring & plumbing...

    Put the key in, and joy of all joy's it started first time

    Let the engine tick over, kept an eye on the oil pressure & water temp, all was fine, made sure all the lights work and decided to give it a wee drive around my estate (on private road ofcourse), it goes very well.

    Now I have to fix a few minor lighting issue's... most likely bulps or connectors need cleaning, & then book in for an MOT this week.
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  2. 17-04-2010, 13:41 #2
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    Re: Get in there :-D

    what was the cause of the pumps not running bud?
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  3. 17-04-2010, 13:44 #3
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    Re: Get in there :-D

    Not 100% sure, althought the pipes were being "pinched" by the rear seat, but I wouldnt say it was enough for them to be blocked, I think just moving everything around, checking all the wiring etc did the job.
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  4. 17-04-2010, 15:22 #4
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    Re: Get in there :-D

    Good times
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  5. 17-04-2010, 16:00 #5
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    Re: Get in there :-D

    get some pics up then bud
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  6. 17-04-2010, 16:52 #6
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  7. 17-04-2010, 16:58 #7
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    Re: Get in there :-D

    Why on earth were you keeping the car a secret? Is this Matty's old 'Dini?

    Oh, and you bringing it to Pod?
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  8. 17-04-2010, 17:03 #8
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    Re: Get in there :-D

    Now youve been and let everyone know what was my secret project too...., why cant i see the flimming pics.......
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  9. 17-04-2010, 17:08 #9
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    Re: Get in there :-D

    Quote Originally Posted by jesus in the seat of a 5 View Post
    Now youve been and let all what know what was my secret project too...., why cant i see the flimming pics.......
    Dont know why you cant see the pics matty, u should be able to....
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  10. 17-04-2010, 17:09 #10
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    Re: Get in there :-D

    Quote Originally Posted by D4WNO View Post
    Why on earth were you keeping the car a secret? Is this Matty's old 'Dini?

    Oh, and you bringing it to Pod?
    I like keep secret's, & Yes it is Matts old dini, also used to be Adey's...

    I just want to say a huge thanks to Jesus for being a legend with the deal, he is a top bloke and I owe him big time.
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  11. 17-04-2010, 17:14 #11
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    Re: Get in there :-D

    Quote Originally Posted by Penfold View Post
    I like keep secret's, & Yes it is Matts old dini, also used to be Adey's...

    I just want to say a huge thanks to Jesus for being a legend with the deal, he is a top bloke and I owe him big time.
    , he is indeed lush and he loves being called matty , it makes him feel all young again...for at least five minutes..., no worries chris, what are good mates for..., the ole girl was lusting for the tarmac again and im sure coupe no 2 will enjoy its new lease of life too....
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  12. 17-04-2010, 17:27 #12
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    Re: Get in there :-D

    Have no moved this thread to the "project" thread, although its not a project just yet, but hey ho.

    Here are some more pic's.


    And one for Jesus.... (if you look carefully you may see a tear in his eye)
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  13. 17-04-2010, 17:31 #13
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    Re: Get in there :-D

    why no sidey????

    That was one of the nicest sounding cars i've heard!!!
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  14. 17-04-2010, 17:35 #14
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    Re: Get in there :-D

    Quote Originally Posted by Nayls View Post
    why no sidey????

    That was one of the nicest sounding cars i've heard!!!
    Jesus would have to answer the sidey question, but believe me it still sounds fantastic, but not OTT, cant wait to get it out on the roads and get full boost .
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  15. 17-04-2010, 17:44 #15
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    Re: Get in there :-D

    Quote Originally Posted by Nayls View Post
    why no sidey????

    That was one of the nicest sounding cars i've heard!!!
    It is as you heard it gar` ole buddy , you really must stay off the "meiow , meiow".., good to see pics, i still have the love for gordon.....
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  16. 17-04-2010, 19:50 #16
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    Re: Get in there :-D

    Stunning car, wish i could afford to find a nice one.
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  17. 17-04-2010, 19:54 #17
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    Re: Get in there :-D

    the beast is back, i want ago
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  18. 17-04-2010, 20:04 #18
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    Re: Get in there :-D

    If I ever get a 5 it'll have to be one of these .
    Dellboy has one in his underground collection,it's just so

    https://www.rtoc.org/boards/picture.p...pictureid=5343
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  19. 17-04-2010, 20:16 #19
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    Re: Get in there :-D

    i love this car one of the nicest i have seen
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  20. 19-04-2010, 20:43 #20
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    Re: Get in there :-D, lovin the Gordini

    Thought I booked the MOT for today, but its for tomorrow... wish me luck
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  21. 19-04-2010, 21:07 #21
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    Re: Get in there :-D, lovin the Gordini

    well nice car , very clean happy days
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  22. 19-04-2010, 21:40 #22
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    Re: Get in there :-D, lovin the Gordini

    I'll admit, the Gordini turbo's are uber cool. Eug used to leave me drive his old one around every now and then, proper retro. He always wanted to do the gt turbo carb conversion to it but someone ran off with his money for the parts so he left the car for waste after taking it apart.
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  23. 20-04-2010, 12:23 #23
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    Re: Get in there :-D, lovin the Gordini

    Quote Originally Posted by Penfold View Post
    Thought I booked the MOT for today, but its for tomorrow... wish me luck
    Well it failed, after 2:30 hours at renault, I was presented with 2 pages of failure's.....

    Nothing major, just a day of work on the car and will be fine, & luckily nothing going to cost as no parts need replacing.

    01) Windscreen washer provides insuffucent washer liquid
    02) Nearside Headlamp aim to high
    03) Offisde headlamp aim to high
    04) Offside Front Front postistion lamp(s) adversley affected by operation of another lamp
    05) Offisde front direction indactor not in good working order (not working)
    06) Nearside (stays on with side lights) direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp
    07) Nearside (outer) Front Constant velocity joint gaiter split
    08) Nearside (seat no bolted down correctly) Front passenger seat insecure
    09) (body work seat bolted to cracked) Drivers seat insecure
    10) Nearside Rear Passenger seat cannot be secured in upright postion
    11) Offisde Rear Passenger seat cannot be secured in upright postion
    12) Offisde Rear Parking Brake recording little or no effort
    13) Parking brake efficiency below requirements (15% recorded)

    Advisory Items
    14) Windscreen has damage to an area less than 10mm circle within Zone A
    15) Windscreen has damage to an area less than 40mm circle within Zone A
    16) Offside front vehicle structure has slight corrosion
    17) Battery Insecure
    18) Offisde Front fog lamp not working
    19) Offside Rear shock absorber touching on rear suspension arm
    20) Nearside Rear shock absorber touching on rear suspension arm
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  24. 20-04-2010, 12:45 #24
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    Re: Get in there :-D, lovin the Gordini

    Quote Originally Posted by Adam L View Post
    I'll admit, the Gordini turbo's are uber cool. Eug used to leave me drive his old one around every now and then, proper retro. He always wanted to do the gt turbo carb conversion to it but someone ran off with his money for the parts so he left the car for waste after taking it apart.

    you mean the one i bought and broke? - the roof is currently sat on a white turbo 2...

    Clee, you could buy Phil's white gordini.....
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  25. 20-04-2010, 12:55 #25
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    Re: Get in there :-D, lovin the Gordini

    Quote Originally Posted by Sparkie View Post
    you mean the one i bought and broke? - the roof is currently sat on a white turbo 2...

    Clee, you could buy Phil's white gordini.....

    If someone bought the 21 .....but it's only got two doors so not to good as a sprog mover ...
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