Return of Alfa?

[nopanic - neil]

Another black day. More problems with chain tensioner failure. 4 bent inlet valves and a damaged piston.
On the bright side I now know what is causing the problem and I'm just machining a new improved locking pin. Damaged piston is number two which I can get to with the lower half of the two peice sump pan removed now that the head is off, so the engine and box can stay in the hole.
 Courier is on the way with a new forged piston and a set of valves and gaskets. I've fitted another set of valve guides as a precaution (the lathe was spinning late last night!) so should be back up and running this evening.
Third time lucky?
Tired.
Emotional.
Fed up.

As My mum would say "these things are sent to try us" and my reply was  "Yes - and if I knew who was sending the bloody stuff, I'd kill him!!"  - as usual,  no help there  


But I think alot of people would haven given up a long time ago, you have my respect, wish I could mange 10% of what you have done!

Keep Yelling and Cursing but still smile at the end, I'm sure it will all work out in the end, and give you years of driving pleasure. Besides want to see it sometime.

[Lazy B'stard]

It will be there this year if it kills me. I have six free days left before the off. Its going to be almost impossible but I will try!

[Gordonwr]

It will be there this year if it kills me. I have six free days left before the off. Its going to be almost impossible but I will try!

I'll be looking out for you as I'm positive you'll make it , remember that's 6 days AND nights !!!
 
Mine's running now just needs a fuel pump and 4 wheel alignment sorting. ( well I think that's all !!!)

[nickliv]

You'll get to the point where the light at the end of the tunnel won't be some f**ker with a torch bringing you more work.

[Lazy B'stard]

Some more forward progress.

Exhaust fitted, waxoyl'd, lights in and wired, engine started, headliner removed, starter refitted, carbs refitted, wheel arch liners fitted, doors and bootlid fitted, door glass fitted (nightmare job)

Its now going for the headlining fitting.

Still to do...

Machine polish paintwork
Refit glass
Refit brightwork
Refit door rubbers
Set camber, caster and track steering
Bleed brakes
balance carbs

MOT
Rolling road session
Fill will petrol, cheap booze, tickets and an ipod and make the ferry on time!.

[Lazy B'stard]

[Martini...LB]

Great stuff Si, I am sure you will be all sorted for the Classic. There will be a beer and cigar.

>Martini...LB

[zozzer]

Simply fantastic.

Round of applause and a cold beer for that man.

[Lazy B'stard]

A little update on the Alfa. I'm waiting on the trimmer finishing the head liner before I can fit the glass. Apart from a few other small jobs its just about there. I'm hoping to have it running in the next 10 days.

[mike(liverpool boys)]

That,my friend is a thing of beauty 

[Lazy B'stard]

Si, what Alfaholics kit have you used on the car?

Cams
OS inlet valves
race timing chain
Inlet manifold
pistons
rods
exhaust
springs
dampers
anti roll bar
lower arms
spring pans
bushes
bias pedle box
brake hose kits
rear billet calipers
4 pot front caliper and floating discs
adjustable castor arms
steering knuckles
door skins
front panel
rear quarters
rear panel
boot lid
spare wheel well
all rubbers
hoses
oil cooler kit
catch tank
hi- capacity rad
lightweight screen
wheels
GTA door handles and locks
GTA grilles
HID headlamp kit (still to be fitted)
rear lights
number plate plinth
numberplate lamps (carrello)carpet set
GTA head liner
GTA door cards and int handles
badges........

And thats just what i can remember. Its almost the same spec as their GTA replica now apart from they use a modern Twin Spark motor.

[Lazy B'stard]

Tadaaa



Up and running this evening. Straight out onto the lanes of Northumberland for a shakedown. Few tweeks in the morning to camber, castor and maybe a little more rear brake bias and she's ready to roll. MOT in the morning. Engine is strong and pulls cleanly from 3,500rpm but didn't like traffic much. Shifting up at 6,000 until it's run-in was frustrating as it's just coming on song  at 5,500rpm.
25 miles in total inc some dark running (which isn't easy as it's still light up here at eleven). Didn't have to put a spanner on it it's so good straight out of the box.

One word. Happy!

[Stu]

Here wor lad.

LUSH

[Jules G]

Gobsmackingly beautifull, congratulations

[powermite]

Superb Sconey,looks beautiful

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