- 321. Re: Bond Cars Reprise - Disaster Another Day (score: 1)
- Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Sat, 30 Nov 2002 22:41:08 -0000 (GMT)
- I got all excited before seeing the new film, with Bond going back to his original car (yeah yeah, his original car was a Bentley - or whatever it is, but the Aston Martin is the one I know) Anyway,
- /html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00382.html (7,091 bytes)
- 322. RIP Spitfire? I want to cry... (score: 1)
- Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2002 12:57:48 +0100
- Dearest Listers, My engine problem has been diagnosed, and its not good. After a year of ownership, and never letting me down, finally its decided to drop a bomb shell on me. To fix the engine and ge
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00001.html (7,559 bytes)
- 323. RIP Spitfire..... diagnosis?.... (score: 1)
- Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2002 16:07:51 +0100
- Dear Listers, This is a group reply, but I will reply to each of you individually. You are all just the best! I've given myself a good shake, and after reading your replies, I've sort of got my thoug
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00006.html (9,694 bytes)
- 324. Engine and gearbox found (score: 1)
- Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Wed, 02 Oct 2002 11:18:33 +0100
- Hi Listers, I have found an engine and gearbox - for 150 pounds. It happens to be only 20 minutes away from Chingford. The engine is currently in a 1500 Spit - and I can go and hear it running before
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00020.html (9,039 bytes)
- 325. Re: Engine and gearbox found - reconditioning the old engine? (score: 1)
- Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Wed, 02 Oct 2002 13:28:02 +0100
- Thanks Richard, Good idea with the valves and manifold.... He's not including the carbs, so thats not an issue. Im embarrassed that I dont know all of this already, considering I essentially bought a
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00023.html (8,014 bytes)
- 326. Re: Engine and gearbox found x-mac-creator="4D4F5353" (score: 1)
- Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Wed, 02 Oct 2002 14:28:24 +0100
- Well, I was quite amazed at this statement. I think perhaps an hour would be quick... If he can take it out that quick, maybe I'll take take my Spit, and whilst I count the cash for him, he can put
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00025.html (11,302 bytes)
- 327. Re: Engine and gearbox found x-mac-creator="4D4F5353" (score: 1)
- Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Wed, 02 Oct 2002 15:09:56 +0100
- Hear Hear, I don't know what I'd do without the group. James /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00028.html (8,051 bytes)
- 328. What to replace on my new engine? (score: 1)
- Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Thu, 03 Oct 2002 14:27:19 +0100
- I need to get my act together regarding this engine and gearbox that I am hopefully going to put in to my car. I am thinking that I should really buy some for when I fit it. Replace gaskets etc... b
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00032.html (7,124 bytes)
- 329. TSSC Duxford Photos & Photos Galore (score: 1)
- Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Mon, 07 Oct 2002 11:03:32 +0100
- Hi Listers, Better late than never (as I always tell my college tutors), here are some of the photos I took at Duxford. Im afraid Ive overdosed on cars (especially little British ones) recently - so
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00097.html (8,582 bytes)
- 330. Re: TSSC Duxford Photos & Photos Galore (score: 1)
- Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Tue, 08 Oct 2002 11:32:15 +0100
- Oh yes, I forgot about Vic's one. Possibly the only Spitfire I'd want to eat food off. Thats one damn fine Spit. James /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00126.html (8,144 bytes)
- 331. Spitfire related insomnia and other related thoughts (score: 1)
- Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 10:17:28 +0100
- Well, am I missing my car or what... I thought getting the bus would be my biggest problem... but I havent had a proper nights sleep for the last 5 nights. The time is now set and Im going to see the
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00154.html (7,781 bytes)
- 332. Re: Spitfire related insomnia and other related (score: 1)
- Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 10:53:04 +0100
- Its only been 2 weeks.... How long has yours been apart Andre? <g> I feel your pain now A.... at least I know mine is going to be fixed on Saturday, all things going to plan. James Andre Rousseau wr
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00156.html (7,318 bytes)
- 333. Engine Swap Update (score: 1)
- Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2002 18:53:53 +0100
- Hi Listers, An update on the engine swap for you all. Well, the car is now in place and Ive started taking everything apart. Carbs are off, wires disconnected, coolant drained (very brown and rusty c
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00172.html (7,158 bytes)
- 334. Engine Swap Update No. 2 (score: 1)
- Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 22:00:34 +0100
- Hi Listers, Well, I went to see the engine this morning. Sounded good, reved nicely, no oil leaks, no knocking noises - so I bought it. Along with a gear box and radiator. Got back about lunch time a
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00182.html (7,503 bytes)
- 335. Engine Swap Update no. 3 (score: 1)
- Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2002 20:27:21 +0100
- Hi Listers, Firstly thanks to all those who gave me the encouragement and tips - my account isn't receiving mail at the moment - but a fellow lister told me I got some replies - and sent them to me b
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00195.html (9,093 bytes)
- 336. Re: Which engine to rebuild? (score: 1)
- Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 11:58:45 +0100
- Im pretty sure on this, maybe some others can back me up, the 1296 is the one to rebuild. The 1500 is the worse of the 2 engines, being more prone to bottom end problems, and the 1300 is considered
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00219.html (8,704 bytes)
- 337. Engine Swap Photos (score: 1)
- Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 12:30:33 +0100
- Hi Listers, Photo's of my "fun" weekend. The "new" engine and gearbox - note the yellow engine transportation device on the right: http://www.pbase.com/image/5882096/original Trying to figure out why
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00221.html (7,893 bytes)
- 338. Gearbox, rear extension removal (score: 1)
- Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 16:08:38 +0100
- Ive been thinking about my gearbox troubles, as you know the "new" gearbox I bought didnt have the right mountings (didnt have the 45 degree studs with rubber mountings) Now, it appears (from lookin
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00241.html (7,057 bytes)
- 339. mixed nuts and bolts (score: 1)
- Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 12:17:18 +0100
- Anyone know where I can get hold of bags of mixed nut and bolts in the It seems crazy to order individual nuts and bolts - and I always find I need the odd nut or bolt.... Im sure Ive seen advertisme
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00281.html (6,657 bytes)
- 340. Engine Swap Update No. 4 (score: 1)
- Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 19:23:18 +0100
- Today was not fun. If you remember the state we left the car in 2 weeks ago was with the engine out and the old gearbox back in.... Took the old gearbox out of the car again. Getting pretty quick at
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00320.html (7,526 bytes)
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