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I am told that pride is a sin...........
Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 9:49 pm
by rob.hardy1
WELL BRING IT ON...... I have had my MEA for just a year now and when i got her i hadn't ever swung a spanner in anger so to speak but i started by doing pretification stuff like new chrome then i got a bit mechanical when i refurbished the loading bay. After a while i got frustrated by the state of the engine bay so , with the help of my mentor polo 2k (ash) we took the engine out and refurbished the engine bay. I then replaced all the front brake shoes and cylinders ON MY OWN.... and then today i replaced the mastercylinder in about 2hrs from start to finish ON MY OWN (except for my wife who helped with the bleeding.)
I KNOW that the work i describe is simple stuff to many of you more experienced chaps ( and chappesses) but this evening i feel GREAT . I am looking forward to doing more stuff.
Thanks to Ash for his invaluable help and thanks to this forum for help and advice.
My fingers are still ingrianed with oil but i JUST DONT CARE
Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:07 pm
by ASL642
Well done Rob. We've got an engine that needs rebuilding if you want another project!
Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:18 pm
by rob.hardy1
Thank you Lou. But i have enough just for the moment, Carpets next..
Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:18 pm
by PSL184
Yep, great stuff... My engine bay needs painting when you're free
Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:04 am
by MGFmad
Yes its a great feeling when you try something you have not done before and succeed. Best way to learn as well.
Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:17 am
by Luxobarge
Good stuff mate - many reckon that as we all get older there are less and less people around who have the skill and inclination to work on their own cars, so great to see another tech added to the team!
Carpets eh? I did this recently, see my "Bought a new Moggie today" thread in "General" for lots of pictures on how I did it, if you're interested.
Let us know how you get on would you?
Cheers
Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 5:39 pm
by rob.hardy1
Thanks Luxo. Excellent link to the carpets. I am also interested in your heater front crinkle paint. Was it esy to apply?
Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 7:02 pm
by Luxobarge
rob.hardy1 wrote:Thanks Luxo. Excellent link to the carpets. I am also interested in your heater front crinkle paint. Was it esy to apply?
Yes, it was really. Read the instructions carefully, and don't put too much on, and keep it warm and dust-free while it dries - which takes ages, but is worth it!
Cheers
Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 12:21 pm
by polo2k
GO ROB!
Youve done yourself proud mate!!!
Congrats on the MOT that you got today too!
I still find it amazing that 1 year ago you almost needed directions on a screw driver! wander what youll be rebuilding this time next year!
Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 12:28 pm
by aupickup
yes well done