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'Cherry Blossom' Died with a dropped Valve.

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Old Apr 25, 2017 | 04:20 PM
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Default 'Cherry Blossom' Died with a dropped Valve.

Too upset to Cry, a bit more detail on my Thread, although I really don't know what to say.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2017 | 07:07 PM
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oh no.................
 
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Old Apr 25, 2017 | 09:50 PM
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Shyt.....
 
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Old Apr 25, 2017 | 10:13 PM
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I'm so sorry my friend.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2017 | 10:56 PM
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I hope she's not dead and is just resting. You know everyone here is ready to help you get her back on the road once you're ready.

These cars, sometimes...
 
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Old Apr 26, 2017 | 01:54 AM
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Originally Posted by BradsCat
oh no.................
Oh Yes!
 
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Old Apr 26, 2017 | 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Mac Allan
I'm so sorry my friend.
Cheers Mac!

I hate to mention the 'M' Word but those Cars never go wrong, so maybe I should go over to the 'dark side'
 
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Old Apr 26, 2017 | 01:58 AM
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Originally Posted by malc4d
Shyt.....
Yeah that!
 
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Old Apr 27, 2017 | 04:32 AM
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deepest sympathy. The sun will still rise in the morning and the off license will still be well stocked. i saw an m on a trailer yesterday on the M11 and had a chuckle
 

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Old Apr 27, 2017 | 05:08 AM
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Ooops, as per the emails we have traded.

Maaaaaate, DRINK more, WORRY less.

If it is what you say, you will be removing that engine sooner than you think, and compared to the ABS work you did a while back, this will be simpler.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2017 | 10:58 AM
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Thanks Grant!

That's really Cheered me up! (not!)
 
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Old Apr 27, 2017 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by leo newbiggin
deepest sympathy. The sun will still rise in the morning and the off license will still be well stocked. i saw an m on a trailer yesterday on the M11 and had a chuckle



Hi Leo

It might be the one I just ordered!
 
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Old Apr 27, 2017 | 04:28 PM
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So sorry to hear that. Take a few days to relax, then you can decide a course of action. The car has sat before, it can sit for awhile again.Good Luck.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2017 | 05:26 PM
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ouch - not a good day!! Hopefully she can be resurrected!
 
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Old Apr 27, 2017 | 05:47 PM
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Hi Guys

Once I get my Grey XJS through the MOT which I am hoping She will pass Tomorrow, then I can concentrate on 'Cherry Blossom'

But Thanks for all your well Wishes, it really means a lot.

ALex
 
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Old Apr 27, 2017 | 10:13 PM
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So sorry to hear the bad news. Hope it all works out well for you with MOT.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2017 | 12:19 PM
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Hi Chris

She passed the MOT so that's another little problem out the way.

And Thanks for your Well Wishes.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2017 | 03:05 AM
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OB sorry to hear about the problem, but on the brighter side you got the other passed the MOT, congrats on that. Take some days off as I followed your other post and am sure you can handle what needs to be done on :Orange Blossom". Your more abled than you realize, heck if this beat up old body of mine handle what I did on mine, you can do it. Took me time, about 3yrs, but in the end it is satisfying
 
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Old Apr 29, 2017 | 10:09 AM
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The good and the bad, so often paired???


Sorry about "Cherry blossom". It isn't the first, nor the lasat, it will be back, tis in good hands.


But, kudos on MOT. A big thing as I gather.


Carl
 
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Old Apr 29, 2017 | 10:19 PM
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You have my sympathies. I think Grant has the right idea though. I'd recommend a nice bourbon. Basil Haydens or Blantons if you can find it. Warms mind, body, and soul.
 
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