'01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)

[shnazzle]

Halfords sell some cheap double sided tape for number plates that actually works, if you want to avoid the holes.

I've been using this for years. Never failed

[jvanzyl]

Halfords sell some cheap double sided tape for number plates that actually works, if you want to avoid the holes.

I've been using this for years. Never failed

Right I went with that and one screw!


Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk

[jvanzyl]

So I ended up doing DIY till about 11 then quickly popped out to try and do a bit on the car..

-Sorted the number plate for now
- Put the frunk boot in
- Rethreaded the alarm cable through it and put the alarm holding plate in
- put the alarm back in and connected or
- put the spare wheel back in

Need to put the frunk cover back on... That's still hanging up on the side

So that leaves two little baggies on the side for the front nappy and the front bumper!

Plus the wheels and erm... Yeah the rest..


Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk

[shnazzle]

John


You've been on here for how long? And your alarm still isn't moved and spare flipped?
Tsk tsk

[jvanzyl]

John


You've been on here for how long? And your alarm still isn't moved and spare flipped?
Tsk tsk

I keep meaning to do it at ding day... Just never got round to it! Now that I know how it all goes together I can get onto it myself... Was there a guide on best placement??

Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk

[Topdownman]

Patrick beat me to it.

Get that alarm moved and enjoy the capacious luggage space!

[jvanzyl]

Patrick beat me to it.

Get that alarm moved and enjoy the capacious luggage space!

Yeah yeah... it's on the list!

[1979scotte]

John


You've been on here for how long? And your alarm still isn't moved and spare flipped?
Tsk tsk

Neither is mine.
Want to make something of it?
Are you feeling lucky punk?

[jvanzyl]

John


You've been on here for how long? And your alarm still isn't moved and spare flipped?
Tsk tsk

Neither is mine.
Want to make something of it?
Are you feeling lucky punk?

Speaking of YOURS... What's the latest?



Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk

[shnazzle]

Such hostility
We all need a group hug

[jvanzyl]

The summary of the night is as follows:
YAY IT'S WORKING! YEEHAA!!
"CLUNK!" followed by engine dying and not starting.... By which point I was actually quite a long way from home at 2330...

Fortunately the AA came and got me...

So it's back in my garage where one day I'll work up the guts to try and figure out what went wrong and if I have the stomach to do it.

At the end of the day it worked really nicely albeit briefly and I really enjoyed it.  Just really sad that it's looking like tickets for the engine.

AA guy said there was no compression when I tried to turn it over.. 
Going to bed now

Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk

[shnazzle]

I had my fingers crossed but it did sound exactly like the Celica we had which also had no compression. Especially when you mentioned milky gunk.

Absolutely gutted for you mate. Let's hope it's just a head gasket issue and the components are all still salvageable

[Topdownman]

Oh dear, very sorry to hear this. Hopefully a good solution will become apparent soon.

Good job you have that diy to take your mind off it....

[Call the midlife!]

Nooooooooo....


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[delhusband]

Damn. Sorry to hear that.

[Carolyn]

I feel very bad about this....  you rebuilt it in my shop, after all.

Do you want me to come and have peek under the cam cover?

[shnazzle]

I feel very bad about this....  you rebuilt it in my shop, after all.

Do you want me to come and have peek under the cam cover?

That was my next thought, that guilt would hit you.
These things happen and there's no room for blame or guilt.
Besides, we don't even know where it went wrong!
I'd still very happily rebuild mine with the both of you. Or either one of you for that matter, given how much you've taught John.

Heart goes out to you guys

[1979scotte]

Gutted.
Fingers crossed for an easy and quick fix.

[Carolyn]

The engine WAS an unknown quantity...

But it does sound catastrophic, I'm afraid.  Either a rod or the timing gear??

Where did the bit about 'milky gunk' come from?

I've spoken with John and offered my spare, the use of my lift and hopefully a local volunteer or two to do a weekend engine swap.

[jvanzyl]

Hey guys,
Thank you to all for your well wishes and commiserations.. 
This kind of thing happens I guess... Will try and arrange some kind of investigating thing with Carolynne at some point...

Fun times!

Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk

[jonbill]

I'm available to help swap it out.
Chin up John, it won't take long.

[jvanzyl]

I'm available to help swap it out.
Chin up John, it won't take long.

Thanks man,
Guess I'd get a trailer and take it up to Carolyn's in that case... Just need to find a weekend etc etc...

But anyway, that's for the future any way!

Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk

[Carolyn]

With the front bumper off, we can tow it with our A-frame.

[jvanzyl]

With the front bumper off, we can tow it with our A-frame.

Ooh right? Didn't realise you had one!
Yeah I can totally do that... Thank you Carolyn :-)

Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk

[Ardent]

I love this place.
Sad news re engine.
But, the the team spirit and willingness to muck in and help a fellow 2 enthusiast cannot be bought.