Administrators hughezee Posted August 31, 2017 Administrators Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 Member, Dave had an unfortunate incident with his coupe recently all signs look good for a repair on a surface inspection, but I will be comparing costs against project black soon to be renamed project mist as it's getting a colour change (mystic blue) as Dave showed a healthy interest in it. Nevertheless, we will see how the assessment of his car goes first and factoring in its high miles etc. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Subscriber’s davebrads Posted August 31, 2017 Site Subscriber’s Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 Good to see Stu again, though it could have been in better circumstances I was planning on going to Stu's at the end of the month but things have moved forward again. The truth is that I am torn between resurrecting my manual 2.0 or embracing the V6 and the auto box that comes with it. Yoda will guide me 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PTR200S Posted August 31, 2017 Moderators Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 What happened? is it a broken car or can it be resurrected ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted August 31, 2017 Author Administrators Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 The lower ball joint failed, it was something that was playing on David's mind as I helped him loosen axle nut as it was something he was going to tackle himself, but since it sailed through MOT retest after we sorted the brakes at coupes & coffee it wasn't addressed. Then it developed a fuel leak from the tank then this happened, the CV joint and drive shaft are all mashed up and obviously needs a replacement wing, but I have that covered. Some good news, is I lubed up all the sub frame bolts and now they are coming out easily, but not counting my chickens yet but it's looking good for full recovery atm. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangoman Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 Bummer...... Sorry to hear this David... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member PaulS Posted August 31, 2017 Founding Member Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 I can only empathise with your anguish after my wife's accident a bit back. It is devastating when it happens like that. I do hope it can be repaired properly and keep on going - after all it is relatively minor damage.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member Mazda Man Posted August 31, 2017 Founding Member Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 I'm no mechanic but I don't think the wheel is pointing the right way. . That's bad news though, I would be bereft and sobbing somewhere if that was Purple. He's in the best hands though, Super Stu will fix it.....yes he can. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangoman Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 All I can say is that you guys don't know how lucky you are having someone like Stu close at hand in these eventualities.... Definitely fixable - it's Stu we're talking about here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PTR200S Posted September 1, 2017 Moderators Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 17 hours ago, davebrads said: Good to see Stu again, though it could have been in better circumstances I was planning on going to Stu's at the end of the month but things have moved forward again. The truth is that I am torn between resurrecting my manual 2.0 or embracing the V6 and the auto box that comes with it. Yoda will guide me Perhaps resurrecting the manual, selling on and having the V6 as a replacement ? Or is the manual too far gone on repair cost to selling ratio? If so is it a breaker and take V6 anyway? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted September 7, 2017 Author Administrators Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 NEWS UPDATE: New parts ordered which include a new drive shaft, ABS sensor, wheel bearing, ball joint, brake hose and all sourced from supplier in the USA, so no eBay junk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Subscriber’s davebrads Posted September 7, 2017 Site Subscriber’s Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PTR200S Posted September 14, 2017 Moderators Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Any news on the patient and the transplant ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted September 14, 2017 Author Administrators Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 4 hours ago, PTR200S said: Any news on the patient and the transplant ? I've been extremely busy lately and no sign of a break anytime soon, nevertheless most of the damaged parts are off the car, but I cannot raise the rear of the car safely to remove the fuel tank until the new parts are fitted to level it. The parts should be arriving by the weekend then I will crack on so Dave can have it back ASAP, plenty of pictures to follow. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Subscriber’s davebrads Posted September 15, 2017 Site Subscriber’s Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 Your efforts are much appreciated Stu. Let me know when you need a hand with that back end (muscle only, I'm learning to leave any technical stuff to Stu) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted September 27, 2017 Author Administrators Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Well finally making some progress after the last of the parts arrived Tuesday so inner arch repaired, painted & sealed up, new lower ball joint fitted, new wheel bearing fitted. Just the assembly of all parts including a good salvaged upper arm, New ABS sensor and a brand New (all shiny ) drive shaft earmarked for tomorrow, then it's back on all four wheels in preparation for the fuel tank repair or swap. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member Brett Posted September 27, 2017 Founding Member Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Good stuff Stu. Dont burn yourself out before the 8th October bud If you want I can lend a hand wile my car is cooling off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member AhsyV6 Posted September 28, 2017 Founding Member Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 8th October.....a mini meet or your HA Brett in for some tlc with Stu? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted September 28, 2017 Author Administrators Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 9 hours ago, AhsyV6 said: 8th October.....a mini meet or your HA Brett in for some tlc with Stu? TLC with Stu 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted September 28, 2017 Author Administrators Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 Follow up shot on today's efforts 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member Brett Posted September 28, 2017 Founding Member Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 11 hours ago, AhsyV6 said: 8th October.....a mini meet or your HA Brett in for some tlc with Stu? Yep TLC in Stu hands 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted October 7, 2017 Author Administrators Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 Made some great progress today with Dave's assistance dropped the subframe and found a tiny pinhole in the tank which qualified for a repair IMO so we stripped & wire brushed off all visible surface rust treated, then applied some tank repair resin Dave had already purchased. Followed by further corrosion prevention and sealed the whole tank in my proven wax seal product. Another wax sealing will be done over the next couple of days whilst I reassemble the rest of the car. The tank fix kit wasn't used sparingly, and even drilled a hole in the leak area and injected the resin into the tank to plug it fully. We even managed to replace both rusty rear springs with some AhsyV6 donated to the club. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member AhsyV6 Posted October 7, 2017 Founding Member Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 16 minutes ago, hughezee said: We even managed to replace both rusty rear springs with some AhsyV6 donated to the club. Glad they were of use to someone......I found my OEM shocks the other day which have only done 42k miles......I'll donate those too next time I see you Stu. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted October 7, 2017 Author Administrators Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 Thanks Mate, the front springs are likely going to be fitted to retro rich's coupe to keep it driving tight. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Subscriber’s davebrads Posted October 7, 2017 Site Subscriber’s Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 Good to see you again Stu. Great progress, thanks for all your efforts. Looking forward to driving him again. Also thanks to AhsyV6 for the springs. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted October 13, 2017 Author Administrators Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 Almost done now and looking to hand the keys back to Dave midweek sometime. All welded and painted, sealed, a mix of sealer and wax doesn't look pretty atm but still needs finishing off. Somebody apparently replaced the rear brakes pipes or made an attempt, F.F.S do it properly. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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