easypops 8 Posted November 11, 2018 How many wheels!?....... I’ve lost count, must be about 10-15 sets :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted November 11, 2018 :bonk: :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted November 12, 2018 Any spare sets of rims for the wheelie bins.... I like a wheelie bin with a nice set of rims and low profile tyres...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted February 12, 2020 Testing out the new forum , haven’t updated in a while. I’ll see if I can work out how to add a picture 😁 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted February 14, 2020 Ok, An update is well overdue. I have removed the engine from my red VR6, doing the chains, tensioners, clutch, cams(268’s) , OBD2 conversion, teves20 conversion, gearbox has had the 5th gear swap plus a wavetrac lsd, got a Shrick manifold(OBD2) to compliment the cams, lightened flywheel. I’m currently stuck as I failed to crack the crank bolt before I removed the engine, schoolboy error as it’s now on the stand. A solution will appear I’m sure(don’t be shy to offer advice😁) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted February 14, 2020 Photos are a bit out of sync but I’ll get things in better order as I start getting myself better organised 😁 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyo 47 Posted February 14, 2020 (edited) Like what you have done on your Schrick Martin on the closed thread looks ace. Edited February 14, 2020 by Keyo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted February 14, 2020 18 minutes ago, Keyo said: Like what you have done on your Schrick Martin on the closed thread looks ace. Thanks mate, can’t really take any credit for the cosmetics as it came like that 😁 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted February 14, 2020 Baby steps Martin! It'll come together mate, keep truckin! 👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted February 14, 2020 (edited) I’ve not been completely idle, I decided to retrim the saggy headlining, I used black 4 way stretch carpeting, which has turned out quite well Edited February 14, 2020 by easypops Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 22 Posted February 14, 2020 Crank bolt - a decent windy or battery gun should get it off. Or fit the flywheel, place a bolt in one of the engine to gearbox bolt holes then hold with a pry bar or biggest screwdriver in the ring gear whilst an assistant heaves on the crank bolt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted February 16, 2020 On 2/14/2020 at 4:39 PM, Dox said: Crank bolt - a decent windy or battery gun should get it off. Or fit the flywheel, place a bolt in one of the engine to gearbox bolt holes then hold with a pry bar or biggest screwdriver in the ring gear whilst an assistant heaves on the crank bolt Thank Dox, I ended up jamming the crank with a couple of strategically placed bits of wood. I have had the flywheel lightened and balanced so didn’t really want to go down that road as I would have almost certainly killed it 🤣 Anyway, it’s off, long breaker bar with 6ft extension plus 2 people -one swinging , one holding 💪🤣 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 22 Posted February 16, 2020 I’ve got a Milwaukee battery gun, I can’t believe how good it is, I helped my neighbour remove the water boxer engine from his T25 to cure 35 years of bodges, there was only one manifold bolt we couldn’t get the gun on and it was the only one to shear Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerfish 10 Posted February 16, 2020 I’ve got a Milwaukee battery gun, I can’t believe how good it is, I helped my neighbour remove the water boxer engine from his T25 to cure 35 years of bodges, there was only one manifold bolt we couldn’t get the gun on and it was the only one to shear Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI’ve got a battery gun as well, I’d recommend everyone has one in their tool kit. Even if it comes to just whipping the wheels on and off they are brilliant.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted February 16, 2020 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Tigerfish said: I’ve got a battery gun as well, I’d recommend everyone has one in their tool kit. Even if it comes to just whipping the wheels on and off they are brilliant. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro I bought this gun as I thought it would be up to the task, I have a decent compressor but that bolt just laughed at it . I may well add a battery gun at some point but I hope to never face anything that tight again 🤣 Edited February 16, 2020 by easypops Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 15 Posted February 16, 2020 Headlining looks sweet! Need to do mine, is it difficult to get out etc? Need to fix my sunroof at the same time which I’m dreading finding the parts for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted February 16, 2020 2 hours ago, ChrisL said: Headlining looks sweet! Need to do mine, is it difficult to get out etc? Need to fix my sunroof at the same time which I’m dreading finding the parts for. Not too difficult Chris, just be careful of the guides on the pillar trims that the clips slot into and the front screen trim as if the windscreen has been replaced previously, there can sometimes be mastic holding it on inside. Remove the headlining out of the rear hatch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted February 21, 2020 I had a bit of help today from a very knowledgeable forum member , thanks mate, so we managed to get the chains on........baby steps 😁 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 15 Posted February 21, 2020 Good work, think I recognise that dodgy character! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted February 21, 2020 Me too! Tell him I said hello, it's been a while! Looking good Martin, you're picking up some momentum now. 👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted February 23, 2020 Cleaned and painted all the engine covers, that way I’ll never spot the oil leaks 😁 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted February 23, 2020 (edited) Fitted Edited February 23, 2020 by easypops Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted February 24, 2020 After a lot of searching (in my hoard),I managed to find an oe rocker cover gasket for the metal type, I’ve got a couple for the plastic one but wasn’t sure I had the other Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
