M11 BRD Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Tommo, Bad luck mate, sh*t happens unfortunately , but I'm sure it'll come out well sorted for next year. Think positive it could be worse, (if only I could take my own advice) I'm still between Hopefully catch you at Thoresby Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cast iron Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 sorry to hear the bad luck Tommo, the V8 Rumble will be missed for the remainder of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Westy Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 RIP flymo engine, hope it's up and running again very soon Tommo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewart pickles Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 chin up tommo it was flying at tycroes it will fly again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE O Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Bu66er Were you doing Thoresby John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V 8 Posted September 12, 2006 Author Share Posted September 12, 2006 Thanx everyone. Engine to mr Eales in the next week or so. Will be about another fortnight 'till it's back, then an early start to finishing last years rebuild over the winter. Car will be a picture when it's out next. Roll on Croft in March Dave, It will never be at Thoresby again, it won't go round the hairpin!! Shame, it's only up the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenandmean Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 sorry to hear of the engine problems john, if you are going to cadwell on saturday for gods sake don't pay to get in, i have spare tickets if you need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V 8 Posted November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 OK, diagnosis, two big ends have picked up and a bent crank. My stupid fault for running it low on oil. Another lesson learnt!!! Will need a new crank and two new steel rods. Good news, Mr Eales said the rest of the engine was perfect and the whole job won't be a fortune, including running it in on the dyno. Will have all bearings replaced, hone the bores, valves reground, fully washed & cleaned. Dry sump pump overhauled & scavenge pipes welded in getting rid of the two oil leaks I have Will have it back next week Roll on Easter Monday Tommo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenandmean Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Glad it's not looking too expensive John, and thanks for the route to Aldershot it's looking like Iam having to go! I've wriggled for England but can't get out of this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Navin Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Great news Tommo. let me know when your ready for a hand with the body work. Beers on you as usual ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon besant Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 what is the flymo going to be a beige sort of colour now rob?? or is it going to remain the proper colour for a V8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Navin Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Magnolia is the new Black. Keep up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Magnolia is the new Black. Keep up For magnolia read Austin allegro beige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Terry Everall Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Kin undercoat . Where's the colour????? Chrome Yellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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