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Project Jimbob
« on: 03 June 2010, 20:32:54 »
Been a while since weve had one of these, so thought I'd keep a running log on what im doing on my new 52 plate 3.2 MV6

Bought knowing it needed everything serviceable servicing...

Im going to be doing this an hour or 2 at a time over a few weeks, so no miracles here, other that the fact I am attempting my most major work to date, and a short few years ago, I had never even done an oil change, but with some DTM guidance, and help from various others on here, and the guides, I will now have a go at a lot of jobs  :y


No real rush to the job, Ill finish before I swap my insurance over, this is to replace my aging 98 MV6 as the new 'family workhorse'
eventually planning LPG too.
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« Reply #1 on: 03 June 2010, 20:33:02 »
Tuesday

Tuesday, Started work

Started to striped her down, 
Air filter & fuel filter changed,
Stripped glovebox to free sticky mech, also checked nokia unit serial number to discover bluetooth code,
Unblocked & emptied scuttle drain,
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« Reply #2 on: 03 June 2010, 20:34:09 »
Wednesday

Stripped down and remove cam cover gaskets
Clean out oil from plug wells
Looked at wheel movement - decision to replace wishbones and track rod ends, and rear springs.
Adjusted bonnet catch mech after it wouldnt open
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« Reply #3 on: 03 June 2010, 20:36:38 »
Thursday

Replace both cam cover gaskets
Mend broken 1 3 5 coil pack gasket with cam cover sealant
Fit 2 4 6 spark plugs, and swear at vauxhall for supplying 3 correct, and 3 incorrect plugs
Remove last piece of manifold ready to tackle thermostat
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« Reply #4 on: 03 June 2010, 21:36:44 »
If you want a hand LPG'ing it, I am more than happy to muck in :y

I am guessing you'll be interested in seeing the pics of my 70l toriodal tank in the estate, and the (slightly) raised boot floor to accomodate it?  :y
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« Reply #5 on: 03 June 2010, 21:41:11 »
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If you want a hand LPG'ing it, I am more than happy to muck in :y

I am guessing you'll be interested in seeing the pics of my 70l toriodal tank in the estate, and the (slightly) raised boot floor to accomodate it?  :y

cheers & too right :y

and any crafty inventions of cubby holes a few inches deep either side of the wheel  :y

no intention of doing LPG till I fully trust the car, dont want too much unknown at once  :y
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Re: Project Jimbob
« Reply #6 on: 04 June 2010, 11:34:49 »
Nice one, Jimbob, keep us posted!
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« Reply #7 on: 04 June 2010, 11:36:28 »
PIC's!
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« Reply #8 on: 04 June 2010, 12:04:24 »
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PIC's!


only taken 2 so far




have any in mind you wanted?
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« Reply #9 on: 04 June 2010, 12:08:00 »
MMM. I want..................!
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Re: Project Jimbob
« Reply #10 on: 04 June 2010, 12:10:32 »
Not of the car, of the work being done.

Need to check the quality
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« Reply #11 on: 04 June 2010, 12:13:27 »
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Not of the car, of the work being done.

Need to check the quality


What, for when I turn to you for backup  ::)

Ill take a couple later  :y
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« Reply #12 on: 04 June 2010, 13:44:10 »
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Not of the car, of the work being done.

Need to check the quality

Is that so we call all rate him on neatness, quailty and attention to detail etc.   ;D ;D :y
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« Reply #13 on: 04 June 2010, 21:45:56 »
I like that jimbo very nice looking omega. :y :y :y
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Re: Project Jimbob
« Reply #14 on: 05 June 2010, 22:37:39 »
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If you want a hand LPG'ing it, I am more than happy to muck in :y

I am guessing you'll be interested in seeing the pics of my 70l toriodal tank in the estate, and the (slightly) raised boot floor to accomodate it?  :y

Ditto to the help, work permitting!

And yes please to the pics of the tank.... Still thinking about upgrading ::)
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