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gregf27

posted on 16/10/07 at 08:18 PM Reply With Quote
pinto to xe progress

Managed to get the engine in for a trial fit - need to see some vision!!!
loads more to do yet, will keep me busy over the winter!
what do you reckon so far??


xe trial fit side
xe trial fit side


and

xe trial fit front
xe trial fit front


I'm changing the engine mounts , now I know how much height I have got , and I think the carbs will be a tight fit too!!
more little challenges!! bless
Greg

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speedyxjs

posted on 16/10/07 at 08:26 PM Reply With Quote
Looks good





How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?

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locoboy

posted on 16/10/07 at 08:33 PM Reply With Quote
Its niiiiiiiiice

Did you slip when putting the engine in and twat your passenger wing mirror!




[Edited on 17/10/07 by locoboy]





ATB
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jos

posted on 16/10/07 at 08:37 PM Reply With Quote
lookin good greg

[Edited on 17/10/07 by jos]





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nick205

posted on 17/10/07 at 09:33 AM Reply With Quote
look like you've managed to get it set well back in the engine bay. Nice touch with the orange cam cover insert too.
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NS Dev

posted on 17/10/07 at 01:03 PM Reply With Quote
how r u actuating the clutch??





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gregf27

posted on 17/10/07 at 05:15 PM Reply With Quote
Cheers for the replies so far.

Clutch will be cable operated, will have a play this w/e to see if I can re-use the pinto one.

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