Platinum Member RichBris86 Posted October 9, 2017 Author Platinum Member Share Posted October 9, 2017 continued Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Fourpot Posted October 9, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted October 9, 2017 So glad you've gone for getting it all spruced up and back on the road. I'm looking forward to the story! :great: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member RichBris86 Posted October 10, 2017 Author Platinum Member Share Posted October 10, 2017 fingers crossed it will all go ok, its going to take a little while to get it all done, im trying to move house at the same time lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member RichBris86 Posted October 10, 2017 Author Platinum Member Share Posted October 10, 2017 So the rocker cover and sump are currently relaxing in a nice warm chemical bath to geat all the oil, grease and other crap off. And when they come back, im going to give this stripper a go to get the old paint off. Then its new colour time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member RichBris86 Posted October 11, 2017 Author Platinum Member Share Posted October 11, 2017 So. Rocker cover back from the cleaners. All oil and grease is gone. Very pleased. Just need to scrub it clean and try out this paint stripper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member RichBris86 Posted October 17, 2017 Author Platinum Member Share Posted October 17, 2017 So. Tried out the paint stripper. Love it. Makes the job so easy!! Would recomend to anyone refurbing painted metal. So anyway. 99% of the old paint is now off. So a quick brush up to clean up the rest and it will be painting time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Fourpot Posted October 18, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted October 18, 2017 This is like waiting for the last episode of a thriller! I can't wait! I may have to do mine now as it's going to look proper dull compared to yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member RichBris86 Posted October 18, 2017 Author Platinum Member Share Posted October 18, 2017 Well im 'thrilled' you think so lol. Sorry. Bad pun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member RichBris86 Posted October 21, 2017 Author Platinum Member Share Posted October 21, 2017 Ok. Rocker cover is done for now. Fress out the oven after curing. Its not perfect but still pretty cool compaired to the old look. I may do it again at a later date, or get it powder coated. But i do love the new colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member kowalskiXJ Posted October 22, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted October 22, 2017 well you've painted it a decent color instead of BORING BLACK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Fourpot Posted October 30, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted October 30, 2017 Wow! Looks awesome! If I'm going to use fancy paint like that on my 4.0 though, I'll need a bigger oven! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member RichBris86 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Platinum Member Share Posted October 30, 2017 Yea it only just fit in the oven. I did panic when i thought i couldnt get the door shut. I think the diffs, calipers and some other bits may get the same treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member SavMan Posted October 30, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted October 30, 2017 And the kitchen after? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member RichBris86 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Platinum Member Share Posted October 30, 2017 Nothing leaving the windows open for a while didnt solve lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member SavMan Posted October 30, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted October 30, 2017 Better than my day then, 7000 mile trip and then vibration and then bang, bang, bang and oh shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member RichBris86 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Platinum Member Share Posted October 30, 2017 Ouch. Any good with a welder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member SavMan Posted October 30, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted October 30, 2017 I think I will need more than that. Exhaust gone check, rear prop gone check, Rear O2 sensor gone check, rear brakes gone check, and oh yeah the damage that prop did on the way out check! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member RichBris86 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Platinum Member Share Posted October 30, 2017 That is a prop-er mess . Sorry. Not the time for jokes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member SavMan Posted October 30, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted October 30, 2017 And sorry to crash your thread love what you are doing with your XJ, just a little frustrated at the roadside thinking what shall I do repair or get rid. But then again my XJ has been where many have feared to tread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member RichBris86 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Platinum Member Share Posted October 30, 2017 Its fixable. Will take a while. But its doable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member SavMan Posted October 30, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted October 30, 2017 Will be fixed by the weekend [emoji16] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member RichBris86 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Platinum Member Share Posted October 30, 2017 Got to see that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Fourpot Posted October 31, 2017 Platinum Member Share Posted October 31, 2017 Hell's teeth! Did the rear yoke break and then the propshaft slide off the TC? Did it end up on the road behind or did you manage to stop the car? Scary stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member RichBris86 Posted November 18, 2017 Author Platinum Member Share Posted November 18, 2017 Ok. Spent a few hours on charlie today, took her pretty face off and started to get her ready for her open heart surgery. Engine out tomorrow. Then comes the overhawl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member RichBris86 Posted November 19, 2017 Author Platinum Member Share Posted November 19, 2017 Ok. And the engines now out. Had to cut the fuel line because the stupud quick release tabs broke, but il fix that later. And i have now taken the clutch off and found out why i thought it was slipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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