What kind of output is that motor putting down on the dyno Phil?
Good to see you enjoying the car in her natural environment
The journey of one man and his Mule(s)
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Do it!!! Be great to see the difference after some more fidling
I haven't uploaded my pics or turned on laptop yet
Will doo asap
Loved being out in the Westy such a cool car and sounds awesome
I haven't uploaded my pics or turned on laptop yet
Will doo asap
Loved being out in the Westy such a cool car and sounds awesome
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ashley wrote:What kind of output is that motor putting down on the dyno Phil?
Good to see you enjoying the car in her natural environment
On the last run (first visit) it was making 150@wheels at 6k. We didn't do any more power runs this time, as it was focused on solving the fuelling issue. He reckons it's making around 170-175bhp at around 7k, which isn't a bad number at all. I did most of my shifting at around 6.5k while at Blyton, until a rev limiter is fitted and the shift lights on the dash have been adjusted.
I'll see what we have on that weekend, could be done though
pistol pete wrote:Loved being out in the Westy such a cool car and sounds awesome
It's certainly a different experience isn't it. With a few tweaks it should be much more planted and more importantly, faster
I took some time to investigate the suspected blowing exhaust mani yesterday. With the engine cover off I fired it up and could immediately tell it was blowing pretty badly. A quick hand hold over (not on! ) the various parts of the mani finds a gale blowing from the port closest to the bulkhead (1 or 4 ). Time to take the exhaust off..
The exhaust off.
Yep, that'll do it..
While I wait to get hold of a new gasket I took a moment to clean up the headers, to remove all the old gunk etc.
That's all for now, it's not going anywhere until I can get a new gasket.
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Good work there buddy. Castle Combe is on a Monday, just FYI - Pete and Kel are coming up to me the night before, you're welcome to do the same
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Awesome, thanks
There's still a few things to work out but I'll let you know.
There's still a few things to work out but I'll let you know.
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Another job done, that being replacing the exhaust gasket which had blown during the day at Bylton. I suspect the original failure was my fault, so when swapping it this time I've gone for a belt and braces approach.
With the exhaust already removed and cleaned up I cleaned the head, ensuring the surfaces were ready for the new gasket(s).
After speaking to Guy Croft about the failure he suggested using two gaskets, to allow for any imperfections in the manifold. Popped over to see him yesterday, in what turned out to be the worst drive ever (the detour was well worth it though... ), and collected the gaskets and a couple of spring washers to ensure tension in the nuts when tightened.
Popped a bead of Wurth high temp sealant around the ports on the mani, added the gasket and mated it up to the head and other gasket. With an assist from a little helper (Adrienne's nephew), who's a pretty good spanner monkey, the two were attached and tightened. Leaving it for 24 hours to set then it's test fire time.
With the exhaust already removed and cleaned up I cleaned the head, ensuring the surfaces were ready for the new gasket(s).
After speaking to Guy Croft about the failure he suggested using two gaskets, to allow for any imperfections in the manifold. Popped over to see him yesterday, in what turned out to be the worst drive ever (the detour was well worth it though... ), and collected the gaskets and a couple of spring washers to ensure tension in the nuts when tightened.
Popped a bead of Wurth high temp sealant around the ports on the mani, added the gasket and mated it up to the head and other gasket. With an assist from a little helper (Adrienne's nephew), who's a pretty good spanner monkey, the two were attached and tightened. Leaving it for 24 hours to set then it's test fire time.
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Oh, in other news, Mule 4 has been purchased....
That is all
That is all
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Another MR2 Turbo?
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RedMR² wrote:Another MR2 Turbo?
No, sir
I'm very VERY excited about this one. We're talking Mule v1 levels of excitement
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Very good, Martin
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Magic Beans wrote:RedMR² wrote:Another MR2 Turbo?
No, sir
I'm very VERY excited about this one. We're talking Mule v1 levels of excitement
Aw come on dude, HINTS!!!!!!
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is it the 2 wheeled kind?
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Four wheels on this one. I was tempted by two, really tempted, however this should satisfy that urge for the foreseeable future.
Nearly booked my CBT the other day too, glad I didn't now
Nearly booked my CBT the other day too, glad I didn't now
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Is it made by Ariel?
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Will you have mule 4 in time for castle combe at the end of the month Phil ? ( assuming you're going that is) if so I may take a day off work and come down for a look.
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Hmmmm, I see the Westy is going up for sale.........
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ashley wrote:Is it made by Ariel?
I was very tempted, ultimately though I couldn't justify putting £30k+ into what will always be a second car. The one I saw and loved was £42k! But it was bloody awesome!
slipping clutch wrote:Will you have mule 4 in time for castle combe at the end of the month Phil ? ( assuming you're going that is) if so I may take a day off work and come down for a look.
Quite possibly, it is ready to race from the off. Need to work out the logistics though so will confirm over the coming days
RedMR² wrote:Hmmmm, I see the Westy is going up for sale.........
Needs a new home, so the ad will be put together over the next few days.