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Well after just under 3 months since my previous XE destroyed itself at Brands I'm back on the road. Been a steep learning curve with many obstacles appearing along the way... For example: Making a new engine mount to match the location of the new dry sump pump Repacking an exhaust with acoustafil when the inner tube isn't removable Having to use a whole can of carb cleaner to remove pieces of broken valve Buying a new friction plate for the clutch to then discover (after a couple of fruitless hours of offering up the engine to the gearbox) that it would only sit on the splines in one orientation, of course that being the wrong one for my pressure plate... No idea why so we gave up and put the old one back on. Numerous small oil leaks from my new oil temperature and pressure sensor points and the dry sump connections - have put gauges in for temp and pressure and a pressure switch wired up to a large light behind the wheel - see below Dumping a load of coolant on the floor because of a poor seal on the thermostat housing Coming to do our first engine test only to find that my glass fuel regulator had a crack in it and fuel was pouring out when the pump primed Replacing the regulator with an alloy one and being tight and not buying a pressure gauge. Assumed it had come preset to 3psi then after a few hours trying to get the engine to start and remove what we assumed was an airlock in the system we discovered that the regulator wasn't allowing nearly any fuel through... Wiring in my new gauges into a nice looking 12v ignition switched wire only to then discover the car wouldn't start. Turns out we'd chosen the ECU wiring and the gauges must draw just enough current to pull the ECU down. Having a dodgy earth on my sensor points and the remote sensor T needing to be seperately earthed as well as the sensors. Getting the MOT today and having the fuel pump die whilst on the rolling road. Thanks again for the help and advice along the way! And it'll definitely be easier next time Now with added oil temperature and pressure gauges. A great comfort to be able to see exactly what's going on. New oil pressure warning light - cheap LED extra brake light from eBay. It even flashes to really get my attention

I aim to get there between 5pm and 6pm. So yes walk up the hill is in order with you guys.

Worth a call http://www.blytonpark.co.uk to Richard at Blyton, I did the same last year and I think he said they don't bother locking the gate as they live on site ( when events are on ) but just wrap the chain around the gate so it looks locked, you should be able to let yourself in.

Just read your PH blog Q and it sounds like your thoroughly enjoying Westy ownership this time, good stuff

Thanks Martin, I'll aim to head on over for about 6pm. Paul should be over on Friday as well, so we'll be able to pick his experienced mind to how he will tackle the hill for the first time

Saw these, thought of you! Perfect colour match :D http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Westfield-Kit-Car-Seats-/281356424988?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item418226571c

Camping on the Thursday night should be OK, I'll try to get some details of when access will be available.

To answer a couple of the questions. The trackday is actually being organised and run by Byton track management as it was last year. Steve Hewson will be in charge from the WSCC side and he has already organised a slightly earlier briefing so that you can be on track by 9am. Hopefully it will fill up with all day people which means no briefing at lunch time. So get those entries in guys, you can see how many are left in the store and they are going rapidly. GNU Steve + another instructor will be there, Steve is organising this.

Looks fast that Christian I hope to arrive about 5.00 - 6.00pm, You can leave your car with me Friday night and I'll make sure no one tampers with it so it won't start on Saturday

I would just tax it and see what happens.

Can you prove it has been off the road? If so I'd get it legal and forget about it. If they come after you use the media to make them look silly. What BMW is it out of interest?

Glad it's all sorted after your marathon rebuild. See you at North Weald, only cones to hit there.

great blog Q

Or when the MOT tester can't get in your little car to test the brakes ;)

It was black coffee & no sugar I was drinking

Was going for a w12

Hard to come by these second hand but Julian from aerodynamix does a good price for new http://www.aerodynamix.co.uk/rear-diffuser-wide-body.html

Booked on for Friday