Stephen

No problem. I did have a thread on the subject but can't find it.

Jimmers isn't thatttt far from you TBF. Fairly good roads. I'm down that way a fair bit though.

Simply cost to effect basis. Nothing more sinister.

I plan to run an MBC to control boost and in my quest for a simple clutter free life, I'm thinking I can just bin them. I no longer have a dett sensor so is there any good reason to retain them?

That sounds spot on mondo.

Ah your over there now. Lovely part of country. Your geographically a lot closer to me now but your still a good three hours away.

Yes. Your going to want to know how now arnt you haha. Twin turbo model yes?

Yup mine did it to. Soon as you hit the loud pedal it would drop to zero. The sensor connection was popping off slightly.

A merc sprinter is like 80" wide and they fit EVERYWHERE!

Ah that's ok, just didn't want you do go repairing the outside then wonder why 12-18 months later it's falling apart again,

Honestly? The old two tone was IMO a bit tacky. It looked like what it was an aftermarket trim, more suited to last decades bodykits Heros. I think a much more subtle do over more in keeping with the rest of your car which is subtly modified. Fresh and simple is better than fussy I think we both agree there. I love the leather which is why I have kept it with alacantara cards etc. Basically I've cherry picked from the OEM catalogue. How about black velour or simular cars with half leather seats in a two tone of charcoal and black.

Doesn't it scratch? Looks like it could be a good thing to scratch paint with.

I may do that actually mate as I normally slink off at lunch time or do before things get busy.

Do you need all those gauges on display at all times? As said a lot can be read of ecu talk or similar. Why not as I know you love this kinda stuff hook up a little computer screen in the double din slot to use the computer for those readings.

Ah that's a shame mate, you going to swing by for a chat seeings as you already have the ticket? Or sell them on a few people are hunting tickets.

Just everything else to reassemble now. Recon you will have it ready for castle combe on the 16th as planned?

Your going to have replace more than that I'm afraid if you wish to do a proper job. You can see from the photo rot has started on the inner sill too. Sadly I think your in for a bigger job than it may at first appear. You could patch it for a while till funds allow a proper repair but it would be a temporary repair ie a bodge. I've got a similar situation myself.

Yeah. In fact the only non solid joints I have now are some polybushes on the hubs oh and I've retained the stock lower arm bushes and ball joint apparently they make a big difference to comfort in a negative way without such a large difference to handling. Plus I ran out of money and time lol.

It's out. I'm swapping blocks out as the one I had in is toast. I know lots of people like to pull the trans attached but I just don't for a few reasons. Firstly the engine on it's own is an easier package to manorve across the gravel drive. Secondly the crane is rated to hold 250kg at that extension, meaning I would have to get closer to the shell, ie more disassembly. Those two things are worth the hassle of assembling the engine onto the trans in situee, which if the clutch is aligned properly isn't that bad at all imo.

That's the set up I've switch too, hopefully I will notice a difference.

Tried this yesterday and failed, I only had a three hour window to do it and I was going to have to change the hacking positions to finish up safely. Anyways I formed a plan after chatting with gaz. So I got up sorted myself out and went for my Sunday run then straight home ready to pull the damn thing. By 9am the gearbox was on the floor and the engine tucked out back. This stage saw a sigh of relief. its 11.30 I've got up, been for a run, dropped a gearbox, pulled an engine, tidied up, showered, dressed, done the food shopping and had a well earned bacon and a fresh laidly egg sarnine. Productive morning. Always nice.

Just keep at it bud. At least you've got a window to work on it.

Bloody technology ey

Did you take pictures?

I hate tracks like that in the zed, all the loose stones that flick up underneath and the big holes you have to navigate round and ruts that scrap the exhaust and chassis rails. Not the car for tracks proper roads only lol.