Adam_B
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not got too far with stripping the head as ive been working 8.30 am till 7pm today. Best get my arse in gear tho, its going for a bit of fettling on friday Cheers to ste for 'helping' and taking random pics, same time tomorrow? 




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langey
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did this ste lad get his hands dirty??
or was he just a tool munkey.
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Adam_B
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mostly tool mokeh, little bit photographer
had him lookin for a left handed screwdriver for 10 mins 
[Edited on 21-07-2004 by Adam_B]
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langey
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quote: Originally posted by Adam_B
mostly tool mokeh
had him lookin for a left handed screwdriver for 10 mins 
[Edited on 20-07-2004 by Adam_B]
          
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martin@BBG
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Did you fit the 2.0ltr engine yourself?
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Adam_B
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nope, done by Lee Mitchell, daan saaf init!
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martin@BBG
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How much did it cost and did they source the engine? I've got £1,500 hard cash. Its either get a 2.0 fitted or get rid.

[Edited on 20-07-2004 by martin@BBG]
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stuyw
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1500 hard cash will suffice m8 
Adam - u found out wots wrong with ur motor? i thought u replaced the head gasket
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langey
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weres lee mitchel located adam   
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martin@BBG
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Think I need premium member status...I want a cool signature
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Adam_B
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daan saaf init!
stubert- yes ive done the head gasket once but i did it on the cheap and didnt get the cyl head skimmed, just got a new gasket and bazed it all together. Doing it proper this time, cars gonna be off the rd for at least 2 weeks
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martin@BBG
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I paid £528 6 months ago to have my head gasket sorted. Expensive job. Also had all new valve stem seals aswell.
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Adam_B
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Ive paid £31.42 for a top gasket set and a set of cyl head bolts. Doing the rest myself
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Adam_B
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quote: Originally posted by martin@BBG
How much did it cost and did they source the engine? I've got £1,500 hard cash. Its either get a 2.0 fitted or get rid.

[Edited on 20-07-2004 by martin@BBG]
does that have 'Wizard performance' stickers in the back windows now?
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stuyw
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just a bit cheaper if u do it urself
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martin@BBG
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Mechanics - overpaid meat heads in my opinion!
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martin@BBG
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Did have. Now removed. Also have windows tints at the rear. And yes I did goto AFL on saturday..
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Adam_B
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thought it looked familiar
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martin@BBG
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AFL has gone down the drain! Whats with all the Max Power and RaceX crap your selling...!!
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Adam_B
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hey, i just work there man 
i agree its complete gash, all the good stuff is special order only cos the pie room budget is all tied up with neon bollocks
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stuyw
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if only the AFL customers could here u now
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Adam_B
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sometimes i feel sick selling it. The guy in charge of buying is a right useless twat, dont think hes gonna be around much longer.
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langey
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adam u start buying the gear in.
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Adam_B
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Currently there are 4 members of staff in the "performance" room. One spends all day on the phone to his ex-wife, another is about 45 and knows fuck all about modified cars, but is really good on speed trap detectors and GPS navigation (we sell about 2 every year) Theres only Me and Steve T actully intrested in modified cars. 
rant over 
[Edited on 20-07-2004 by Adam_B]
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stuyw
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yeah u should suggest that they get rid off all that tat n start selling decent stuff instead of neon washer jets
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