& on to the next little problem.....

[5teve L]

There seems to be something missing from the engine, something to do with the oil.... something that James removed & forgot to remind me about
I will get this bloody car running again soon
Guesses on a postcard...

[Logg]

Oil filter sandwich plate?

[5teve L]

Oil filter sandwich plate?

got it in one Logg, the oil filter is on but no bloody plate hence why I overlooked it till I went to put the rad in & suddenly thought 'hmm, there is something missing here'
James, you're a pain in the arse. lol.

[James5]

got it in one Logg, the oil filter is on but no bloody plate hence why I overlooked it till I went to put the rad in & suddenly thought 'hmm, there is something missing here'
James, you're a pain in the arse. lol.

Oops, Steve are you running OE oil cooler setup through the rad if so I have sandwich plate in the garage matey well Clint has one but you can nab it matey
It's Still on his engine at the mo but be a 5 sec job to remove

[5teve L]

Oops, Steve are you running OE oil cooler setup through the rad if so I have sandwich plate in the garage matey well Clint has one but you can nab it matey
It's Still on his engine at the mo but be a 5 sec job to remove

Yeah will be OE for a while as I'm skint after buying the cage, plus I got totally bollocked by the wife for spending to much money lately you know how it is buddy

[James5]

Yeah will be OE for a while as I'm skint after buying the cage, plus I got totally bollocked by the wife for spending to much money lately you know how it is buddy

I know what you mean

So the filter is on and it sit's flush to the block I wondered were my mocal filter adaptor went I ended up having to buy another adaptor, anyway I will get the sandwich plate and the bolt you will need to fit it and I will take the rubber seals of Clints engien aswell.

[5teve L]

I know what you mean

So the filter is on and it sit's flush to the block I wondered were my mocal filter adaptor went I ended up having to buy another adaptor, anyway I will get the sandwich plate and the bolt you will need to fit it and I will take the rubber seals of Clints engien aswell.

Chop, chop.... I'd like to get the car back on the road this year sometime

[5teve L]

This car is fecking jinxed I'm sure of it
Next problem is the gearbox is fooked. I reckon the input shaft bearing as it goes when you depress the clutch... like if the release bearing is shot, it's not though as 1 it's brand new & 2 it's deffo coming from the end of the box, not the clutch area
It will drive, just not sure how long it would last..
Can the box be removed without the lump ?

[Markey Mark (BD)]

Can the box be removed without the lump ?

Yes it can mate

Both shafts off, starter off, turbo off with all pipework around it, both gearbox mount brackets off box, remove the small bar from subframe to chassis leg, then slip box off engine and rotate it alittle to pull it out the top.

I done one 2 weekends ago and had it changed in 2 1/2hrs so its not too long to do.

[James5]

Yes it can mate

Both shafts off, starter off, turbo off with all pipework around it, both gearbox mount brackets off box, remove the small bar from subframe to chassis leg, then slip box off engine and rotate it alittle to pull it out the top.

I done one 2 weekends ago and had it changed in 2 1/2hrs so its not too long to do.

Hmmm, never tried it always thought whats the point in trying just thought would be quicjer to whip the engine out. Might try it this way when I replace my now slipping valeo green box clutch

[Brigsy]

Drive it until it self destructs. Almost every gtt box i have owned has had the death rattle on idle & has never caused a problem.

[5teve L]

Cheers Mark, thats good to know....
I was planning to drive it a bit & see what happened Brigsy so you made me feel a bit better about that, lol..
I think I'll drop all the fluids this week & put some fresh in... while it's up on stands...
Don't think this car wants to be on the road...
Also, how much does the engine breathe through the rocker, I can't remember..