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 1916baja
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| posted on September 3rd, 2011 at 11:21 AM |
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Yeah, you're right Dave... the cam and followers are old friends, they go way back.  What is new though is the crack we found in the case yesterday.... The case looked almost new and really didn't look to have done
many miles at all, Not happy. We really should have got it crack tested but it was in such good nick it didn't seem to be an issue... We have
repaired it with devcon (not the 4 minute liquid steel crap) and will be firing it up tonight to see if it fixed it. Hopefully it will at least get us
to warwick and we can deal with a new case later. Dave had it running so sweet yesterday too, purred like a really loud, angry kitten....
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| posted on September 3rd, 2011 at 12:31 PM |
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I have never known a patch up job to work on a case
this is drag racing
i think you are wasting your time but good luck anyway
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| posted on September 3rd, 2011 at 12:50 PM |
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We have had good results with it twice, once where you tap for full flow and once behind the flywheel. 2 different engines. flogged the pants off both
engines off- road for years and they never leaked. I am hopeful we will have the same results, id rather try this than spend up to a grand on a new
case, machining and all... not to mention the time for Dave to build it all again. I know it may not be a permanent fix but it's all we got at the
moment.
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| posted on September 3rd, 2011 at 06:29 PM |
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If you don't mind, where was the crack?
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| posted on September 3rd, 2011 at 08:02 PM |
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The crack is on the front of the oil cooler mount, where it meets the case.... If you can picture it? so it's straight into an oil gallery.
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| posted on September 3rd, 2011 at 11:28 PM |
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Bummer Mick. Good luck. If it doesn't work, you still have 4 weeks!!! Plenty of time. I'm sure we'll be able to find you another case to work with.
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| posted on September 4th, 2011 at 04:42 PM |
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sorry mick, dont have a spare case I can send up to you!!!! What was the result of the quickfix?????
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| posted on September 4th, 2011 at 06:22 PM |
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Ah, not so good mate.... Not so lucky this time around. We have one more shot at the repair. We found there had been case savers put on the oil cooler
mount, obviously an attempt at fixing the crack by a previous owner of the case. But what we are going to do is make a longer case saver and seal it
in the oil gallery... if you know what i mean? essentially making a new oil gallery and sealing the crack from the inside. Dave is doing this during
the week so i'll know by the end of the week if i need a new case or not. Either way, Dave is set on getting this thing to warwick and says he'll
build it again if he has to. Just sux i may need a new case, not an expense i had budgeted for at this stage in the build. But if has to be done it
has to be done, no point in stopping now.
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| posted on September 4th, 2011 at 07:18 PM |
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bummer man. Hope it all works out.
it's an expense but like Mwtt said atleast you have 4 weeks
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| posted on September 4th, 2011 at 09:19 PM |
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Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr
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| posted on September 4th, 2011 at 09:21 PM |
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posted by DavoBuggy 1641
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr
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Cheer up big fella.
Sounds like a repair is on the way.
If you guy's need anything, feel free to give us a call.
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| posted on September 5th, 2011 at 11:48 AM |
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'Bummer' is about all I can think...
But then am sure the buzz when she's done and running right make it all fade away... I know it has with mine !!!
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| posted on September 5th, 2011 at 12:39 PM |
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don't waste a week just change the case now. it is the only way to not put oil on the track
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| posted on September 5th, 2011 at 02:38 PM |
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posted by venFun10
don't waste a week just change the case now. it is the only way to not put oil on the track
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yeah, alright mate I get it. it's a shit thing to do but unless you are going to pay for my new case and re build the engine then I will take my
chances on at least trying to repair it. thanks for your helpful advice anyway.
mick.
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| posted on September 5th, 2011 at 07:08 PM |
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I cant really picture where your talking about, but is there any hope of getting someone (skilled) to tig weld it up? Can it be done there?
Youll get her fixed.....
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| posted on September 5th, 2011 at 08:12 PM |
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Oh i have no doubt it'll get fixed, just how much it's gonna cost is the question  I did actually think of getting it tig welded but i am unsure if it would need to be pulled down to be
welded anyway??
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| posted on September 9th, 2011 at 08:06 PM |
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Any news dude ?
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| posted on September 10th, 2011 at 09:36 PM |
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The news is good! We wanted to wait until we checked it again today before opening our traps! Leak has been plugged and we are goin' to warwick!
Although it's not really a permanent fix, it will get us to warwick and we can deal with the re-build after. The new case is on it's way next week
courtesy of a very generous Rod Penrose. We finally got to drive the car today and wow! its fast. a smile from ear to ear. Here is a video on daves
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQPXqpPbAjw
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| posted on September 10th, 2011 at 10:34 PM |
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Good news, looks the goods in the video!
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| posted on September 10th, 2011 at 11:22 PM |
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Awesome!!!!!!!!! hope dave dosnt mind the 2 black marks on his driveway!!!!!
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| posted on September 11th, 2011 at 05:47 AM |
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He loves it! Thats him putting them there....
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| posted on September 11th, 2011 at 07:25 AM |
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WHAT?????????? You didnt get first drive!!!!!!!!
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| posted on September 11th, 2011 at 07:34 AM |
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Na, he is generally the test driver of all of our cars, we figure if he can't break it, we certainly cant! He deserved it after the massive effort he
has put in over the last few weeks with the dramas and all.
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| posted on September 11th, 2011 at 07:37 AM |
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All ready for Warwick then.
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| posted on September 11th, 2011 at 07:42 AM |
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Yeah, more or less.. just little things to finish tidying up, windows to go in, running boards to go on, block off all the holes between me and the
parts that can catch fire! Should be bringing it home this arvo.
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| posted on September 11th, 2011 at 06:41 PM |
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Great work Mick Now get to work on Daves buggy !!!!
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| posted on September 11th, 2011 at 07:19 PM |
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Great work Mick Now get to work on Daves buggy !!!!
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Been there all day! He said he was gonna update soon...
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| posted on September 11th, 2011 at 07:30 PM |
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Mmmm i heard today you guy's were slacking and not even started at 10am this morning......sounds like there's plenty to do 
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| posted on September 11th, 2011 at 07:35 PM |
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John will tell ya that! Oh theres plenty to do but it's
achievable... We needed at least a few hours break between cars! And Dave was out of bed this morning before 10, i've known dave for a long time and
if he is out of bed before 10 he is keen!
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| posted on September 11th, 2011 at 11:56 PM |
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nice mate
i m glad to hear the leak got fixed.
when are you going to the dyno?
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