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Not again ! #1599316
25/04/2017 19:44
25/04/2017 19:44
Joined: Apr 2009
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My name is Daniel
Burbum123 Offline OP
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I need some sleep

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Well having owned two 16vts for the past 9 years I said I would never buy another after all the hours under them and repairing them then I found a 20vt plus for sale 2 previous owners from new shocked sat on a guys front yard rotting away completely standard not be modified etc the engine is sweet and pretty solid so it's rust treatment time , cambelt time all new hoses time , all new shocks , drop links and body work.

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I must be crazy crazy

Last edited by Burbum123; 25/04/2017 19:45.
Re: Not again ! [Re: Burbum123] #1599331
25/04/2017 20:32
25/04/2017 20:32
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Very un-subtle method of setting the cam timing.... wink


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Re: Not again ! [Re: Burbum123] #1599332
25/04/2017 20:35
25/04/2017 20:35
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The Birmingham screwdriver Nigel?


16VT and X1/9 1500

We must all do our part for the planet.
I unplugged a row of electric cars that nobody was using.
Re: Not again ! [Re: Burbum123] #1599335
25/04/2017 20:57
25/04/2017 20:57
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Definitely not crazy, I'd say lucky!
How did you find that? I'm always looking out for unwanted but interesting cars like yours but all I find round here are 206's. Boo.
Enjoy the fettling smash

Re: Not again ! [Re: Burbum123] #1599336
25/04/2017 21:15
25/04/2017 21:15
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Originally Posted By Burbum123
Well having owned two 16vts for the past 9 years I said I would never buy another after all the hours under them and repairing them then I found a 20vt plus



That's 1, 2.....3!


BumbleBee carer smile
Re: Not again ! [Re: Burbum123] #1599380
26/04/2017 10:18
26/04/2017 10:18
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Very lucky! Are you going to keep the 16vt?

Re: Not again ! [Re: Nigel] #1599396
26/04/2017 14:17
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Like the fine adjustment tool on top of the head on pic 3 rotate


Doris the 1998 Portofino Blue 20V and Zoe the 1999 Alfa Romeo 916 Spider
Bog standard needn't be boring...
Re: Not again ! [Re: Burbum123] #1599422
26/04/2017 21:40
26/04/2017 21:40
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Lightwater, Surrey
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I wonder why the chassis plate is missing? Hopefully not a "ringer"?


1996 Portofino 20vt & 2000 Pearl White Plus
1985½ & 2016 2017 Fiat 124 Spider + XF Sportbrake
Re: Not again ! [Re: Burbum123] #1599438
27/04/2017 06:42
27/04/2017 06:42
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Kent
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The Hazard Switch is red too (thought OE was pinky red :D)

Re: Not again ! [Re: DaveG] #1599537
28/04/2017 20:39
28/04/2017 20:39
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My name is Daniel
Burbum123 Offline OP
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I need some sleep

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Originally Posted By DaveG
I wonder why the chassis plate is missing? Hopefully not a "ringer"?


No I removed it so I can refurb shuttle panel

Re: Not again ! [Re: Burbum123] #1599711
02/05/2017 19:07
02/05/2017 19:07
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My name is Daniel
Burbum123 Offline OP
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I need some sleep

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My name is Daniel
More updates on the new plus smile
Treating the back ends rust first
New bumpstops fitted
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Brake calipers refurbished
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Boot floor welded in usual place with steel chopped out 3 cotes of ech primer then under sealed .

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Also new rear shocks fitted .

Rest of cars solid including behind pininfarina badges going to treat everwhere to be safe .



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Re: Not again ! [Re: Burbum123] #1599717
02/05/2017 20:47
02/05/2017 20:47
Joined: Dec 2005
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Lightwater, Surrey
DaveG Offline
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Je suis un Coupé

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Lightwater, Surrey
Are those drops of your blood on the coils of the rear spring? Also it looks like a triffid is muscling in...


1996 Portofino 20vt & 2000 Pearl White Plus
1985½ & 2016 2017 Fiat 124 Spider + XF Sportbrake
Re: Not again ! [Re: Burbum123] #1599739
03/05/2017 09:32
03/05/2017 09:32
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My name is Daniel
Burbum123 Offline OP
club member 1891
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I need some sleep

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My name is Daniel
No it's not blood and the triffid can takeover laugh

Re: Not again ! [Re: Burbum123] #1600310
10/05/2017 18:54
10/05/2017 18:54
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My name is Daniel
Burbum123 Offline OP
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I need some sleep

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My name is Daniel
Well I'm slowly getting through everything 17 yrs old everything still original with original hose clips , coolant hose of death original , thermostat , and belts and pulleys all original . shocked

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Last edited by Burbum123; 10/05/2017 18:55.
Re: Not again ! [Re: Burbum123] #1600360
11/05/2017 19:59
11/05/2017 19:59
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Posts: 8,057
Southsea
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Southsea
Sounds like you are rekindling your love of the Coupe, keep up the good work!

Re: Not again ! [Re: Burbum123] #1600639
16/05/2017 17:27
16/05/2017 17:27
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My name is Daniel
Burbum123 Offline OP
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club member 1891
I need some sleep

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My name is Daniel
A bit more done over past couple of days cars now running after cambelt change , every pulley and tensioner replaced , new chod and hose kit , new stat , rocker cover , new phase sensor ,repainted with wrinkle paint , lettering still left to do ,slowly but surely laugh

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