Nanglebadger Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 Emailed the seller after I bought the item to explain the discrepancy between shipping address and payment address. Got a good response back, so pretty hopefully everything is on the up and up. Colleagues Stateside are on standby for receipt. Fingers crossed. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulStarletSR Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 this threads lackin a serious amount of pix phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 Aye so, apparently it arrived in Pennsylvania at the start of last week. Hoping the boss sends through some more confirmation later today when they're in the office. Thats phase 1 complete; phase 2 will be getting it over here. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pandamonium Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Happy days, fingers crossed its all good. Least your still tinkering with the motor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Lots of effort Phil just the way we like it. perseverance to make perfect hope to see ya down costa del p'vogie soon for a catch up!, get your bro down too before he sells the minty gt. Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 dunno about tinkering per se, being pretty retarded with the spanners, but this last gauge was fucking me off, even if it never sees action again, I had to get this damn gauge. Cheers Phil, hopefully someday it'll get where i want it. need to visit Jay to collect a part actually, been meaning to get down all summer but never got round to it. must make more of an effort. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 dunno about tinkering per se, being pretty retarded with the spanners, but this last gauge was fucking me off, even if it never sees action again, I had to get this damn gauge. Cheers Phil, hopefully someday it'll get where i want it. need to visit Jay to collect a part actually, been meaning to get down all summer but never got round to it. must make more of an effort. Phil. fire me a pm when your heading down, bring the bro, will be a mini meet, without my gt as usual LOL Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 The bro and his GT live in Scotland mate and are not currently scheduled to be on these shores pre-2014. But i'll let ya know before i head down. Also, just received pictures from the boss in PA, he kindly opened the box and photo'd the contents for me. It is brand. spanking. new. Unused. I estimate receipt in my grubby paws this day 2 weeks. At long last! Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Pity about the bro, but im sure he i over there for good reason! Sounds like you got a gem with the gauge purchase. Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 he appears to have nested over there dude, he and his wife even got themselves a house.Personally i think he moved there to stop me inappropriately touching his GT in a sexual manner. that spoiler combo.....mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... yeah, its cost me a lot more than the other matching ones, but it seems that the pressure versions, when complete kits, seem to fetch bigger dolla. now all i need is some wiring assistance. lol. it'll be some meet at The Costa, my Alfa and your Beemer. Jay will be disgusted by all the derv in his yard! Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Nanglebadger Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 i just lol'd in the office at that!!!! Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) he appears to have nested over there dude, he and his wife even got themselves a house.Personally i think he moved there to stop me inappropriately touching his GT in a sexual manner. that spoiler combo.....mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... yeah, its cost me a lot more than the other matching ones, but it seems that the pressure versions, when complete kits, seem to fetch bigger dolla. now all i need is some wiring assistance. lol. it'll be some meet at The Costa, my Alfa and your Beemer. Jay will be disgusted by all the derv in his yard! Phil. Haha, well he has plenty of Eps to go around lol wait i second i could push mine round Phil Edited October 1, 2013 by Philm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 (edited) Bit far for me to push mine to The Costa lol. Paint PAS pump - donePaint air filter bracket - doneClean oil off plastic engine covers - doneRefit Blitz SUS filter - doneFit recirc bung - doneRefit alternator with new CJ pulley - doneFit CJ crank pulley - doneRemove rear washer line - doneInternal wire tuck - doneTuck boot catch cable - doneTuck petrol flap cable - doneReplace steering wheel bolts - doneMachine so it fits and then fit adjustable CJ cam pulley - Cancelled as I hear they are breaking down / damaging the beltsNew PAS and alternator belts - doneRocker cover needs tidied up - new K&N breather filter fittedCrank shaft oil seal - doneObtain and fit door cards - doneFit Rescueman - doneFit Din blanking plate - doneTidy engine bay - startedNew radiator bracket - order placed with Dean @RW for new bracketFind and fit an Apexi EL1 60mm oil pressure gauge - found, mounting and wiring to followWire in all Apexi gauges - vacuum gauge plumbed, now needs wired for lightingFix bumper support barCatch can needs emptied and wire wool replacedOil filter relocator needs fitted and new bungs/sensor(s) boughtBoost controller needs replacedRepaint all 4 calipersFit harness crutch strapsWeld holes in spare wheel wellPaint rear floorTires for VolksNew bonnetFit anti-lift kitWax oilAir fuel ratio gaugeWideband gaugeFront ARBShorten the intercooler pipingFit powder coated inlet manifoldPaint rocker cover and inlet manifold support barRepaint ends of front strut-brace Phil. Edited October 3, 2013 by Nanglebadger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Green Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 (edited) So she will be ready by Sunday then? Edited October 3, 2013 by chrisgreen1993 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jaystar77 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 You forgot 'fix epic oil leakage' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 (edited) i try not to put the oil leak on there, otherwise the list will never be finished. it's been leaking like this for what, 2 years now? and every time the Jay/Alan/Joel get it fixed, it starts all over again. and always from the same rough location. frankly i think it would be easier to swap the block out because its just fucking out of hand now, and is the reason why I have car finance because my 'new' engine leaked from the minute it went in and wouldnt pass MOT in a month of sundays, but i cant really afford to be buying a new block right now. *sigh* i think jay and i should have just taken a couple of weeks to strip and reseal the engine ourselves before it got installed. might have saved half this bollox. obviously the oil pump was part of the problem, yet now its replaced, its still leaking from that area. madness. Phil. Edited October 4, 2013 by Nanglebadger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jaystar77 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Don't you fret young skywalker, I'm gathering a few bits up then we can launch a fresh attack. I am now mentally prepared for whatever it can throw at us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 inside of doors and door shuts all waxed up to repel any future dirt. next up, polish the exhaust. riveting stuff. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 Update Its here. And its 60mm. And it's immaculate. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Xpect Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Make pictures of your full gauge set. FAST ^^ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 i will do bud, just as soon as I get this last one mounted. Thankfully I already have a stand for it, although it has come with one pre-fitted, but it aint as snazzy as the ones i already have. This gauge has the slightly darker bevel that one of the temp gauges has, so I'm guessing they slightly modified the colours at some point. This will allow me to remove the old Auto Gauge oil pressure gauge, and fill that recess with something else, AFR or inlet temp or something similar. Quite like the blue digital gauges that Tuning Developments have. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 Update Pressure gauge now mounted on the dash, its over on the passenger side where the storage tray would go, angled towards the driver. Myself and a very special guest mechanic in the form of a certain Mr R Bower mocked it up in a few different places and finally settled on over there. was going to put it closer, but i quite like the wrapped-round style of the gauges it's given. wires are run through the dash, and Rob's gonna take the temp sensor and part of the oil filter relocation kit back home with him to try and source the missing blanks and adapters that it needs to be ready to fit. so, progress, FTW. still got the wiring to address though lol. pictures to follow, got an iPhone now (go me) but just waiting on it being unlocked, then i'll have a pro camera. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Green Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Glad it arrived safe and sound dude. Looking forward to the photos. Is Rob's EP over too? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 cheers dude. no it aint dude, he went one better and came with the family! obviously he couldnt come all this way and not fettle with an EP though lol! Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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