Stinkwheel Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Well, as I’ve had a bit more time in my hands recently through splitting up with the ex. I though I had better re-introduce myself to the forum and to actually working on my cars rather than being too busy/poor with real life, in fact, I’ve decided to make cars my real life again, we shall see how that goes.....Anyway, to the car, back in April I visited the well renowned six-cylinder and his field of dreams where this happened That’s right, I actually collected the ex hairnet Visa that I had purchased 6 months earlier. Mr six cylinder was amazingly patient with me (thanks Chris) So after some chatting and faffing about putting the wheels back on it etc it got loaded up.... I whacked it into, my unit/workspace/junk pile and promptly mainly ignored it while I put the engine back together. (Thanks to everyone at the field of dreams who originally took it apart, I found that all the parts and pieces were actually there, always a relief. Then I had a panic that I’d put the thing together wrong, proceeded to convince myself I had and had a sulk for a while and ordered another full gasket set. Then I set to again, don’t think I had done it wrong actually, but here’s a few pics of the second time putting it together.... Hole where it should go, And a funky dashboard shot, just because it’s so great. And last but not least a shot of the back end, with a Citroen 2-cyl engine sitting behind it for added confusion purposes. So yeah, that’s it for now, I’ll keep y’all posted as they say. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Roobarb, Frogchod, Six-cylinder and 27 others 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkwheel Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 I forgot to add that last picture, so here it isSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk spartacus, Tickman, Mrs6C and 16 others 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 So, does it run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkwheel Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 It will next weekend when I put it back in the car. (I’ve probably jinxed myself by saying that now) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk richardmorris, Cavcraft, Tickman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkwheel Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 Well didn’t get quite as much time as I had planned working on the visa today, but got to he point where the engine is at least ready to go in now.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk LightBulbFun, Jim Bell, pauldoubleyou and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 This is all great news and I am sure @Frogchod and @hairnet will also think so. chaseracer, Frogchod, Stinkwheel and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 two words for you woot and indeed woot Cavcraft, Frogchod, LightBulbFun and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Is that the same shed in which lurks both a certain GSA of fond memory and a kit of parts making up the mortal remains of my first XM? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkwheel Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 Is that the same shed in which lurks both a certain GSA of fond memory and a kit of parts making up the mortal remains of my first XM? It is indeed. It’s a big shed and am rather fond of its french tat contents Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 I’m impressed, having helped in the struggle to get the head off I had thought it looked deader than a dead thing. Stinkwheel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkwheel Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 I’m impressed, having helped in the struggle to get the head off I had thought it looked deader than a dead thing.I had expected it to be a worse job than it’s so far turned out to be (fingers, toes and eyes all firmly crossed) I’d like it to be running this side of Christmas ideally. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk richardmorris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Good luck, the rest of the car looked pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stinkwheel Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 Good luck, the rest of the car looked pretty good.Of the 4 visas I’ve owned over the years it’s the 2nd most solid. I think that’s a good thing. It has inner front wings for a start, always a good sign. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mrs6C and richardmorris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingz123 Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Good to see you on here....u may remember me.....collected that acadiane van from you ages ago! Hope you are well! Stinkwheel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkwheel Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 Good to see you on here....u may remember me.....collected that acadiane van from you ages ago! Hope you are well!I do remember. Still doing the transport ? Likewise mate, hope you are doing well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Jim Bell and Wingz123 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingz123 Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Yes still got the truck, got a few on this week as it happens! ?? Stinkwheel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkwheel Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 Update time. Long overdue as I had to stop working on the Visa to put a clutch into my daily over Christmas/new year. But now we have some progress. One suitcase engine longing to be returned from whence it came and then suddenly it was nestled back in the car for the first time since about 2016. Braddon81, LightBulbFun, sdkrc and 28 others 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 SUPER LIKE! Stinkwheel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkwheel Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 Ok, mini-update/tantrum. Today was going to be the day it ran again and it sort of was, but only if you count running as .... running badly for 20 second bursts. And flooding itself. The timings out for a start, hardly surprising considering all the timing gear had been off and the fuel pump is ridiculously over zealous. So I set about adjusting the timing, then the only battery I had to hand decided to die, totally. So I packed up and came home. It’s been one of those days. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Jim Bell, Mrs6C, Dick Longbridge and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkwheel Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 As usual it’s one step forward and two steps back, but what do you expect with a french car that sat in a field in bits for 3 years or so. Anyway, it works now at least.... IMG_1906.MOV Lankytim, LightBulbFun, Jim Bell and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lankytim Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 That's a great colour! Stinkwheel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkwheel Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 That's a great colour! Cheers, it is rather good isn’t it. Though I suspect when i get round to sorting the front wings (which are a bit rusty, holes in the r/h side top edge) it will be a total mare to match a 39 year old metallic colour. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Have a photo of it from happier times. Was sorely tempted after a sit in it... Lacquer Peel, Stinkwheel, Mrs6C and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Stinkwheel, Mrs6C, loserone and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 still make me ROFL at BX number plate Stinkwheel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 i reiterate my previous statement woot and indeed woot Stinkwheel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkwheel Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 13 hours ago, hairnet said: still make me ROFL at BX number plate Weirdly, the engine/gearbox has a tag on it that says 'BX' as well. Confusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffgeezer Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Ah I had wondered what happened to that little bastard! I'm the one with the filthy shirt and receeding hairline above, getting the head off was a right shit. As I recall we measured it of a fashion and reckoned the liners had sunk. Anyway if you happen upon a big metal plate that says "visa" on it in black pen or indeed a Halfords torque wrench, I'd be most grateful to have either back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 55 minutes ago, ruffgeezer said: Anyway if you happen upon a big metal plate that says "visa" on it in black pen or indeed a Halfords torque wrench, I'd be most grateful to have either back! Clearing away at the FoD after we had finished I don't remember seeing either of those items. I have had a look though the pictures and I am guessing the torque wrench was in this black case? Floatylight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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