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Re: Maries Gearbox change
« Reply #15 on: 17 February 2008, 10:21:53 »
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I must say, this is the first time I've been accompanied by lady  ..... with a hair full of ATF ;D .....

It's a good job ATF is red then!  ::)  :y  :y
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« Reply #16 on: 17 February 2008, 12:10:11 »
Pictures were amazing..

Really good job you do there.. :y

First time I see a woman working under a car.. :o (and wife too was in shock in time see you ;D)

We really appreciate your work..And you James :y

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Re: Maries Gearbox change
« Reply #17 on: 17 February 2008, 13:42:47 »
ITS DONE!!!!!! :) :) :)
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« Reply #18 on: 17 February 2008, 13:53:03 »
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« Reply #19 on: 17 February 2008, 14:08:23 »
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ITS DONE!!!!!! :) :) :)

We never doubted you both.  :y Does it fly now?  ::)  ::)  :y
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Re: Maries Gearbox change
« Reply #20 on: 17 February 2008, 14:50:39 »
Stirling job.

You didn't happen to make a DVD while you were doing the change?

If you didn't we can make one when we do my gearbox in the summer!

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Re: Maries Gearbox change
« Reply #21 on: 17 February 2008, 14:52:39 »
James, as your recommending the axle stands where did they come from? And where did the pro looking jack come from?? Need some better stuff that the bits I have :)
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« Reply #22 on: 17 February 2008, 14:54:14 »
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Re: Maries Gearbox change
« Reply #23 on: 17 February 2008, 14:58:59 »
Excellent news :y

Bit worried about the gay wolly gloves though James :P


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Re: Maries Gearbox change
« Reply #24 on: 17 February 2008, 16:58:57 »
God i wish i could comment on your posts, its like a gold mine for a comedian, but i will be a good boy, and keep it all to myself, i hope ;D ;D
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Re: Maries Gearbox change
« Reply #25 on: 17 February 2008, 17:50:24 »
well boys and girls, i am so chuffed, what a great result. my body doesnt agree with me at the mo though ;D ;D ;D

started early this morning around 9 am as you can see.....


we found a few snaggs today aswell (trust my luck) but they are all fixed and another omega lives to fight somemore!!! She drives so much better and you can feel the power difference. She purrs now and is so quiet under the hood. love it!

We found that the cambelt was incorrectly alined, (good call james on getting it changed) it was out by 2 teath which would account for the hesitation and power loss when towing the trailer.

Hubby has just walked in from taking her for a spin, he is well happy now! bl00dy should be i have been the one stuck under the car all weekend! ;D ;D

the side repeaters got changed today too, they look great and dont stick out anymore like a sore thumb!

She had a complete service today all by the fuel filter which i need to purchase the tool to remove and fit the bugger.

i only have two jobs left to do with her..... put her through her MOT next month which James recons she should have no snags, and set about her with a clay bar and some wax to tidy the body work up. going to have to wash her again as she is covered in finger prints.

had a small pair of hands helpin me today too, got to watch my son like a hawk though he trys to sort the pant work out with a screw driver :o :o :o

Thanks again to James and all that have advised me along the way. Couldnt have dont it with out you! :)

« Last Edit: 17 February 2008, 17:54:07 by marie »
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Re: Maries Gearbox change
« Reply #26 on: 17 February 2008, 17:51:32 »
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ITS DONE!!!!!! :) :) :)

Indeed it is.

This morning, we did the little bits, and I kindly let Marie have the pleasure of another mini ATF shower.

We had a bit of time left over this morning, so I did the cambelt kit, water pump and aux belt too, while Marie changed the spark plugs. We then did a full engine service.

She's definately running a lot quieter since we put the 10/40 oil in there, the previous stuff was quite thick. The lifter noise is now much reduced :)

(I recommend a few regular oil changes for further improvement)

Oh, and we sorted out the hesitation problem too. I'll let Marie tell you exactly how many teeth the valve timing was out by originally  ::)

Test drive demonstrated that it pulls very well in all gears, no nasty noises, and smooth changes.

So this weekend was a sucess.

Beer time  [smiley=beer.gif]
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Re: Maries Gearbox change
« Reply #27 on: 17 February 2008, 17:55:09 »
Marie - sounds like it needs some frequent oil changes (250 mile) for a few times, gradually extending out to 3k.

If you haven't already, get a TC card, making oil changes cost less than a tenner for genuine Vx stuff :)
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Re: Maries Gearbox change
« Reply #28 on: 17 February 2008, 17:56:00 »
Yep, recommended some regular oil changes :)

And she's nicked Mr DTM's trade card  ::)
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Re: Maries Gearbox change
« Reply #29 on: 17 February 2008, 17:57:03 »
Congratulations to both of you on a job well done :y :y
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