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Hi all! The short rubber hose that goes from the pump to the tank (the removable part) has split and I'mhaving trouble replacing it. I've tried using a straight piece of pipe but this causes the pump to sit at the wrong angle (the original hose is slightly 'S' shaped). Does anybody know the part num...

So I've not updated this in absolutely ages, mainly due to ownership of this car developing very much into a love/hate type thing! Get yourself a brew and settle down! Following last years aborted trip to the 'Ring, I'd planned on putting some more miles on it, getting the LPG working on it, and gen...

So, I went to Pirtek, but unfortunately they didn't have enough fittings in to remake all the pipework in PTFE. So they made up one PTFE 'bypass' hose up for me, which I duly fitted: http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j89/himselfunknown/Supercav/2015-06-05-7_zpsnt2etxla.jpg Before I did, I did a bit ...

Well gents, the gloves are off on this: on the way home from work this afternoon, another hose popped clean off an end fitting, one that Pirtek themselves did (using hand crimps). Cost me an hour in the car waiting for the RAC, and £50 for 3 litres of oil. :wall So this evening I have stripped off a...

Nightmare encounter. Hopefully, it isn't anything too serious that re-occurs. That's what I'm hoping Gary Lovely car! I agree with you, a good thrashing is what you need to highlight any problems you might encounter before a long journey (not forgetting the performance bit at the end ! ) Fingers cr...

Been a while since I updated this, so here goes. I've been having a fair mixed bag of results the past week or so. After it passed the MOT and I got the semi's fitted to the Astra wheels, I fitted the Astra wheels to the car. While they fitted OK on the front, the rears caught, so had to come back o...

Envoy CDX wrote:Well. I'm impressed
Looks good, nice colour too!

Bet you have a silly grin plastered all over your face.

Yes Gary, been doing a lot of stupid grinning lately - so much so my face is starting to ache!

Looking good Tony. Just the way I like cars... A wolf in sheep's clothing. :cool Looks a proper sleeper there, fantastic job! Don't forget to get plenty of pics at the 'ring. Yes, I do like the sleeper look, I have to admit. I've already had a Merc owner wondering why he spent all that cash on a ca...

Looking good! Bumpers sitting a bit low though... :p (Runs away). Bumper is fine Gary, it's the camera angle :thumb The bumpers might not be on the car long, as I'm tempted to put my GSI body kit on it, and some other subtle upgrades. But then I do like the sleeper look. Choices! Anyway, bit of an ...

Been making some more progress on this. Got the wheels primered: http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j89/himselfunknown/Supercav/2015-04-30-1_zpsks1mewuu.jpg then flatted back and top-coated: http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j89/himselfunknown/Supercav/2015-04-30-3_zpsxr47yjtp.jpg http://i78.photobuc...

Been cracking on with some bits and pieces, despite several minor changes of plan and waiting for bits to be delivered! Got my uprated throttle body in, off a guy on eBay. Enlarged from 62mm (iirc) to 68mm, and also had a spacer made up to delete the traction control butterfly: http://i78.photobucke...

Its gonna look like brand new under then when your finished. Very nice Well, maybe not brand new, but it's going to look pretty good. At least for a month or so!! Hopefully it will still look impressive for Billing! :thumb So, I'm well happy and motivated to get to the next stage, which is on the r...

Anyway, a bit of an update. Not a lot of photos as most of what I've been doing recently is plumbing in the LPG and engine in general, so nothing amazing going on. But other than the boring stuff, I finished off the oil cooler pipework: http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j89/himselfunknown/Supercav/2...

Great work, all nice and shiney! 8-) Nice work indeed. Looks minted Cheers guys :thumb I'm dreading the first time I drive through a big puddle!! Looking great Tony, it's all the little bits of attention to little details that are making this more enjoyable to see come together. You're going to be ...

Been making a bit more progress on this over the Bank holiday, amongst other things. Finished painting up the rear arches. Not perfect, but will hopefully keep the tin-worm away for a while! http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j89/himselfunknown/Supercav/2015-04-03-12_zpsur5qakbe.jpg http://i78.photob...

Envoy CDX wrote:Cracking progress there Tony.

Cheers Gary. I'm trying to get the oil cooler pipework sorted this week and it's turning into a nightmare! Wanted it fitted before the Bank Holiday, but it's looking like I'll be lucky to even have it made by then.

Superb work, coming together nicely now! Yeah, slowly getting there! Got a bit more done on it over the weekend. Got the front brakes reassembled: http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j89/himselfunknown/Supercav/2015-03-31-1_zpsppzm0aif.jpg http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j89/himselfunknown/Supercav...

Been cracking on a bit with this. Being single really does help, lol! Exhaust is now back on the car. Not 100% happy with it, but I'm going to wait until I fire it up to see if it blows or rattles against the bodywork. I need to get the tailpipe adjusted anyway, as it was last fitted to a saloon so ...

Got a few bits and pieces done on the car. First, borrowed a mates press to remove the old bushes from the rear beam. I was expecting it to be a pain, but they popped out no problem! http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j89/himselfunknown/Supercav/17-03-2015-2_zpsm5kqv44b.jpg http://i78.photobucket.com...

Cheers guys! :thumb Yeah, it's coming along now and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Can't wait to MOT it and see the look on the tester's face!! Just a few more under the car jobs to get done then I can drop it onto its wheels which will be a nice milestone! Gary - I plan on being at B...

So I've been making a bit more progress on this over the past few days. Not been interested in the car much for a while due to the cold and splitting up with the ex (which is a good thing: the sex is about the same but now I can spend more time in the garage!!!). Anyway, exhausts all heat-wrapped: h...

Cheers Gary! I'm quite a way off turning the key though. The next stage is to get all the suspension built up and under the car finished, then get it dropped back onto its wheels, which will hopefully mean the remaining work under the bonnet is easier. Although when the weather is like this, the pro...

Cheers Gary, it's coming along. Which reminds me, could probably do with an update. Recently been held back by a combination of lack of motivation and key parts. Now seem to have both! Painted up some more bits: http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j89/himselfunknown/Supercav/15-01-2015-5_zpseb50b9e0.j...

Bit more of an update. A fair amount of progress, but mostly prep-work. But it's the journey and not the destination, they say, and I'm enjoying piecing together the jigsaw. (which doesn't mean to say that I'm not itching to drive the ***** thing!!!). It's quite satisfying building up clean stuff!! ...

Been cracking on with some more bits and pieces. Now have the LPG fuel line fitted, the LPG tank filler line, and the the filler attached to the towbar bracket. Also upgraded the towbar electrics bracket as the old one was bent and looked awful: http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j89/himselfunknown/S...