STU175's White G60. 22 years and still not finished!!!

[SR_Neale 10]

How much did the work cost? Hope you don't mind me asking. Pm me if you don't want to post here. Looking to get the head sorted while its off. Did you have to take the wing off to locate the alarm horn or can it be done with the wing on. Have you tried a different set of clocks to see if it sorts the problem? I have a set you can borrow if you like.

[STU175 0]

You would be best to call john direct to let him advise you. prices and parts availability change with these old cars!

 

I didnt have wing on when i installed siren but should be possible with it on.

 

Thanks for the offer of the clocks i may take you up on that. I was going to investigate wiring first when i take dash out to replace with black one and fix heaterbox as it maybe wiring related i think.

Probarly not till it goes off the road for winter tho.

Im loving driving it again at the moment so must not take it apart again yet!

 

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[SR_Neale 10]

Well do some of your running in miles to come and try the clocks its a 5 min job to swap and I'm not using them. You gonna change the matrix and re felt the heater pipes while you have the dash out?

[STU175 0]

Thats an idea pm me your postcode so i can see how many miles lol

Yes matrix,felt and black dash and rattle fixing. Its started blow pieces of felt all over the place when on and doesnt work very well

 

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[mooG60 11]

thanks its good to here after years of work:thumbleft:

 

I had the supercharger, big valve head and setup done by JMR and cant recommend them enough. I done the rest.

I wouldn't say they charge anymore than any other specialist and have never heard a bad word said about him like some of other "specialists".

are you looking to have some work done?

 

The car died on me 16 years ago and it got garaged. I'd like to get it running again but I don't know how deep the rabbit hole is going to go. I don't want to spend stupid money on a car that is not worth that much in value. It is a bog standard looking rado and needs money spending externally as well to give it that X-factor look :lol:

 

I spoke with John the other day and he did sound passionate about what he does. He has already been recommended to me several times so I've decide he is the person to use. If I knew that I could get it up running in a reliable state for up to £2000 I would have had it done already but I just don't know the extent of the problems with it at the moment. It will cost £300 to get it down to him for an appraisal. If the news is bad and I'm looking at a huge bill I will not want to go ahead and will be 600 quid out of pocket just to find out.

 

As suggested by others I should take the rocker cover off and try to turn the engine manually to see if it's seized. Or possibly I may try and find some one locally who could appraise it for me.

 

Hopefully I will have some positive news in the near(ish) future. In the meantime enjoy your lovely ride:thumbleft:

[STU175 0]

1400 miles cv joints are knackered again!

give up with jr driveshafts

is it genuine the way to go or is there another option?

also looking to fit some ball joint extenders to correct the angle of the wishbone due to lowering

I'm looking at these from ocd unless anyone has any other options?

http://www.onlychargeddubs.co.uk/products/ocd-mk1-2-3-ball-joint-extender-and-tie-rod-flip-kit.html

 

apart from that its running like a dream, nearly run in......:cheers:

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[Geeba 0]

I went for the GKN parts at German and Swedish... used one of Dox's weekend codes as they're pretty expensive.

 

Pretty sure these will be, or as close as you'll get to OE parts.

 

https://www.gsfcarparts.com/439vg0210 (VR6)

 

I also bought the inner GKN boot kit from Euro car Parts

 

Stripped the driveshafts - repainted with Eastwood Chassis Black paint which is the dogs dangles... repacked the inners with grease and new boots/gaskets etc. completely new outers...

 

Obviously not fitted yet as my engine is still in bits but look like new. ;)

[GrahamU 6]

also looking to fit some ball joint extenders to correct the angle of the driveshaft due to lowering

I'm looking at these from ocd unless anyone has any other options?

http://www.onlychargeddubs.co.uk/products/ocd-mk1-2-3-ball-joint-extender-and-tie-rod-flip-kit.html

 

Good to hear its nearly run in, then the fun can start :)

 

Those ball joint extenders arnt for leveling the driveshaft, they are for leveling the wish bone which improves the handling (and less bump steer IIRC) they bolt on at the bottom of the hub under the driveshaft

 

The height of the shaft is governed by the height of the car is set to so you would have to raise the car or the height of the engine/gearbox

[STU175 0]

Good to hear its nearly run in, then the fun can start :)

 

Those ball joint extenders arnt for leveling the driveshaft, they are for leveling the wish bone which improves the handling (and less bump steer IIRC) they bolt on at the bottom of the hub under the driveshaft

 

The height of the shaft is governed by the height of the car is set to so you would have to raise the car or the height of the engine/gearbox

 

of course it would. I was being a bit stupid there.:bonk:

still gonna get the kit anyway if it can only improve the bump steer.

[STU175 0]

I went for the GKN parts at German and Swedish... used one of Dox's weekend codes as they're pretty expensive.

 

Pretty sure these will be, or as close as you'll get to OE parts.

 

https://www.gsfcarparts.com/439vg0210 (VR6)

 

I also bought the inner GKN boot kit from Euro car Parts

 

Stripped the driveshafts - repainted with Eastwood Chassis Black paint which is the dogs dangles... repacked the inners with grease and new boots/gaskets etc. completely new outers...

 

Obviously not fitted yet as my engine is still in bits but look like new. ;)

Thanks for the info m8

 

 

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[odub 0]

shame about the cv joints, i've used GKN before and they seemed fine.

How many running in miles are you looking to put on the motor?

[STU175 0]

shame about the cv joints, i've used GKN before and they seemed fine.

How many running in miles are you looking to put on the motor?

Yeah gkn seems to get good reviews ill sort them over the winter.

I think jmr said 1500 - 2000 miles so not many more.

Finally going in end of the month for wheel refurb and paintwork sorting so its getting there slowly.

 

 

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[GrahamU 6]

Just seen this which may give you some idea's :)

 

http://pinderwagen.com/build-topics/suspension/roll-centre/balljoint-spacers/

[STU175 0]

Just seen this which may give you some idea's :)

 

http://pinderwagen.com/build-topics/suspension/roll-centre/balljoint-spacers/

Interesting. Thanks graham. Ill have a better read later

 

 

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[STU175 0]

Finally getting a few touch ups sorted out after the work i completed earlier in the year!

Full wheel refurb underway too.

Sticking with the origal diamond cut finish after considering all the options.

Early xmas present to myself lol

 

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[STU175 0]

Thought id better give it a quick clean as i havnt had it out since picking it up from paint and wheel refurb.

Also fitted replacement speedo which seems to be working ok so far.

Also gonna lower it a bit more now the rear arches have had a trim tovsee if i still get scrubbing issues.

 

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[Dogma 10]

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Lovely, I bet you can’t wait to get her out.

 

 

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[STU175 0]

Lovely, I bet you can’t wait to get her out.

 

 

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Its been out today! had a quick blast before cleaning it to test new speedometer worked i fitted this morning.

Still puts a grin on my face every time i drive it even after 15 years!

 

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[Dogma 10]

Its been out today! had a quick blast before cleaning it to test new speedometer worked i fitted this morning.

Still puts a grin on my face every time i drive it even after 15 years!

 

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Sweet

[odub 0]

Your car looks brilliant Stu. Did you sort your cv joints out?

Will you have this out at the next ECR meet?

[STU175 0]

Your car looks brilliant Stu. Did you sort your cv joints out?

Will you have this out at the next ECR meet?

Thanks oli.

No not yet!

I have dug out my old original drive shafts so gonna start stripping and painting them so its a straight swop over.

Not looked to see when next ecr meet is yet but should be there.

Ill have come check out your recent upgades if your there in yours?

 

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[odub 0]

I'll be there and making some more power too by then. I think it's April 22nd. Good luck on the drive shafts, I hate that job

[STU175 0]

I'll be there and making some more power too by then. I think it's April 22nd. Good luck on the drive shafts, I hate that job

Doesnt take me long to do ive had it apart so many times lol

 

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[SR_Neale 10]

Had to do a drive shaft today on a fabia at work. A pain in the a**e when you've got a proper lift let alone on a trolley jack. Hat's off too you. What's the ECR meet?

[STU175 0]

Had to do a drive shaft today on a fabia at work. A pain in the a**e when you've got a proper lift let alone on a trolley jack. Hat's off too you. What's the ECR meet?

 

practise makes perfect lol

hows that g60 getting on?

ECR /east coast retros is a local meet to us at shotley.

get a right variation down there.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/EastCoastRetros/?ref=bookmarks