Can someone date this for me please?

Post by **bigginger** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 12:32 am

Ouch - do you need a spare 1098 head, or is it a different engine (can't remember)? Having said that, even if you do, I've got no way of getting it to you in time... What's the plan? The world's largest blob of weld?

Post by **rayofleamington** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 12:33 am

Well, for the Rally, belt it back into place and weld it up.

Great minds think alike

It's a shame that cast iron doesn't like being welded - We'll see who wins the battle when I put water in it

Post by **Cam** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 12:34 am

Yes, I've got a few spare 1098 heads if you are stuck and if you are REALLY stuck, I guess I could deliver (for a cuppa

). But I think it's an 803 isn't it?

Post by **bigginger** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 12:35 am

rayofleamington wrote:
Well, for the Rally, belt it back into place and weld it up.
Great minds think alike
It's a shame that cast iron doesn't like being welded - We'll see who wins the battle when I put water in it

'Doh! I'd forgotten that. It does weld though after a fashion, doesn't it?

Post by **Cam** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 12:37 am

You can weld it, but it's far from perfect. OK for a bodge though...

Post by **bigginger** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 12:39 am

Cam wrote:You can weld it, but it's far from perfect. OK for a bodge though...

And the problem with that is...?

Post by **rayofleamington** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 12:41 am

Ah well - at least I know the engine runs fine without any water in it - I reckon it'll be good for the MOT as it is

Thanks for the offers of heads - I have some already, I just don't have time left to change one though!

Post by **Shawn** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 11:59 am

Pyoor_Kate wrote:Help me! I look at that poor bedraggled (or berusted) minor, and my brain just goes "oh, it needs help... let's fix it..."

Gaaah.

G'day Again, thanks for the dates.

Car is past saving IMHO - destined for parts if I can get it for the right price.
Body sags noticeably when you open the doors - you have to force them shut again. No floor to speak of, but - recond shocks, new radiator(7yr ago), good front bumper, very good seats and wheels.

But we'll see, owner's opinion of value is different to mine.

Cheers
S