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PostPosted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 1:07 pm 
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I don't think it got too hot. The ends of the plug leads haven't melted and there is still paint on the head. (unlike a Deluxe I once bought!)


I agree, may be just a blown gasket...

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PostPosted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 1:35 pm 
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Mine gonna look like that in a hour or so jprior. Just gotta stop watching the cricket

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PostPosted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 1:36 pm 
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9YaTaH wrote:
Morris 1100 wrote:
I don't think it got too hot. The ends of the plug leads haven't melted and there is still paint on the head. (unlike a Deluxe I once bought!)


I agree, may be just a blown gasket...


Well, here's hoping you guys are right!

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PostPosted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 1:38 pm 
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boomini wrote:
Mine gonna look like that in a hour or so jprior. Just gotta stop watching the cricket


Haha got mine outta the way while the cricket wasn't on so I'm not obliged to do anything but enjoy the 5th day of the test 8)

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PostPosted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 2:29 pm 
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Still looks good even with the head off!

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PostPosted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 3:50 pm 
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Stripped just about my entire firewall looking for a body stamp in the metal... please tell me I'm not looking in the wrong spot... lol

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PostPosted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 4:59 pm 
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Stripped just about my entire firewall looking for a body stamp in the metal... please tell me I'm not looking in the wrong spot... lol

You're looking in the wrong spot. :lol:


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PostPosted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 9:50 pm 
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NOOOOOO!

thanks for your help too !

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PostPosted: Sun Dec 14, 2014 7:53 am 
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Engine bay respray.
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 7:48 am 
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Does this count as obsession!

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 5:20 pm 
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Had the pleasurable job of re-building my drive shafts today. Ohh such a clean and easy job.

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 5:56 pm 
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Had the pleasurable job of re-building my drive shafts today. Ohh such a clean and easy job.


Oh please say you have rubber cross universals! My favorite job ever!

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 6:20 pm 
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Does this count as obsession!

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Not really, I do think that you need to get professional medical assistance though :shock:

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 6:56 pm 
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Had the pleasurable job of re-building my drive shafts today. Ohh such a clean and easy job.


Oh please say you have rubber cross universals! My favorite job ever!


Noo, pot joints. Lovely jumping grease.

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I've finally got the passengers seat fixed up. It's been a good 6 months since the rubber diaphragm split and at least 12 months since I bought the new foam to restuff the base... It's actually quite comfy now, a bit firmer than the rubber base but hopefully longer lasting!

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