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Old Feb 26, 2016 | 11:27 PM
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$1486 total, not including essential hydrating fluids for two.


Very reasonable I think Clarke.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2016 | 01:14 AM
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Oops, broken stud. To what extent do need to go to now.
Rear main seal needs doing so looking like engine out.

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Old Feb 27, 2016 | 03:33 AM
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Old Feb 27, 2016 | 04:07 AM
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Here is a thought.
Dr Phill not happy,heart broken.

4.2 Short Engine For Sale - Peninsula Jag


 
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Old Feb 27, 2016 | 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by o1xjr
Here is a thought.
Dr Phill not happy,heart broken.

4.2 Short Engine For Sale - Peninsula Jag


I know your pain Clarke, but I was luckier as the stud went as I was taking the Head off.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2016 | 04:44 AM
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They are a known "good guy" operation.

That "looks" the proper deal to me.

If your rear main is leaking, and then you open the bottom end, that can of worms just got wrigglier in MY opinion.

Sounds a very viable option.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2016 | 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Grant Francis
They are a known "good guy" operation.

That "looks" the proper deal to me.

If your rear main is leaking, and then you open the bottom end, that can of worms just got wrigglier in MY opinion.

Sounds a very viable option.
That is our line of thinking. Making a call Monday
 
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Old Feb 27, 2016 | 07:01 AM
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Dr Phill wants to know why I'm smiling
I get a new engine




 
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Old Feb 27, 2016 | 08:55 AM
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Old Feb 27, 2016 | 10:29 AM
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2 am, still in garage contemplating pulling engine at 6am. Because Phill does not need f'ng sleep. Phill won't let the trophy out of his possession.(that is my spare leaper lost)
He says he will sleep when fireball breathes again.

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Old Feb 27, 2016 | 11:15 AM
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I never quite believed the stories I heard about Aussies being alcohol fueled until I started hanging out here!

I had not been told the half of it!
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Old Feb 27, 2016 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by LnrB
I never quite believed the stories I heard about Aussies being alcohol fueled until I started hanging out here!

I had not been told the half of it!
(';')
It is a national secret we only let out on forums. Double everything you hear,then add a JD.(at 3.30am)
 

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Old Feb 27, 2016 | 01:58 PM
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Feeling your pain with that Clarke, played that game with the straight 6 before.


+1 on the short engine, it is probably cheaper than trying to rebuild your block.


Good to see you are being upbeat about the situation.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2016 | 05:05 PM
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Clarke! Please tell me last nights operation to Fireball went ok?
 
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Old Feb 27, 2016 | 05:13 PM
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Clarke! Please tell me last nights operation to Fireball went ok?
Can't do that. not good
 
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Old Feb 27, 2016 | 06:28 PM
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Bummer dude. That sucks. I just read back through the post
 

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Old Feb 27, 2016 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by o1xjr
Here is a thought.
Dr Phill not happy,heart broken.

4.2 Short Engine For Sale - Peninsula Jag


Done the deal with Peninsula Jag, I spoke to Murray Scoble this morning.
Engine is on shelf ready to pick up. Next day off Thursday.
 

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Old Feb 27, 2016 | 07:37 PM
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It's gonna be just like pre-race (or pre-show) week at your house, Clarke!!
No sleep, Much tension, Short tempers, Flying tools, Frenetic activity; all Alcohol Fueled.
(I kind of miss it sometimes.)
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Old Feb 27, 2016 | 08:31 PM
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Wow so much has happened in a short time....glad to see you're in good spirits and certainly wishing you all the best....!
 
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Old Feb 27, 2016 | 08:57 PM
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Not quite where we thought we would be today, should have been road test time.

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