*MAXXD* Clare's Rieger F40 Escort Cabriolet "BigCab"

[Alanman]

Had an eventful weekend. Fetched BigCab back from Darryl Saturday after some bits being repaint. While it was there he also painted the rear lights fully red which looked wicked until we tried to indicate in bright sun. lol. We noticed a small puddle everytime it was moved and under investigation the rad was leaking, only just but enough to need sorting. Bollox.

If I wasnt under enough presure I now needed to add a radiator change to the to do list. bollox bollox bollox.

So yesterday morning (8am on a fuckin Sunday) I was back down at Darryl's unit to remove the rear lights and wipe them down with thinners. While I was there the engine bay had a dusting of white over spray that needed removing. Darryl said no matter how good you masked and covered up, white paint will find its way in. Couple hours later the engine bay is looking sweet again and the back lights are all good.

Radiator was the afternoon's job and I was not looking forward to it. To change the rad, the turbo and manifold needed removing and to do this the alternator was also on the removal list. Attached to the rad is the intercooler too. Basically I nearly had the whole fuckin engine to take out again to change the bitch of a radiator for the sake of the smallest bribble. grrrrr.

While I was at it, there was a job we'd been wanting to do for ages, the gear selector needed adjusting. It was always cunt to cog down from 5th to 4th when there was any spirited accelerating on the motorway and even worse from 5th to 3rd. So fingers crossed thats now sorted too.

I do still have a big job list before Saturday but we're getting thing sorted. I cant see me getting any early nights this week. Can someone remind me WHY we do this shit.

Oh yeah I want the wheels white again. lol



Alanman