Getting an early 220 Turbo Coupe back on the road
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Re: Getting an early 220 Turbo Coupe back on the road
He’s not showing all the updates yet…the tease 
Re: Getting an early 220 Turbo Coupe back on the road
Great process, this will definitely keep Craig and team busy in 2022. 
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Mr Teddy Bear
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Re: Getting an early 220 Turbo Coupe back on the road
That's an interesting method of engine/gearbox/suspension removal that you've come up with Craig!
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214Si Silver? Tempest Grey 1993
216 Sli SRS Charcoal Met 1996
214Si Silver? Tempest Grey 1993
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Re: Getting an early 220 Turbo Coupe back on the road
The logic is, as most of those items are going to be coming off as well, it saves roughly 5hrs of labour to drop it from the car and do it with access than doing it in situe.Mr Teddy Bear wrote: ↑Wed Jan 12, 2022 5:27 pm
That's an interesting method of engine/gearbox/suspension removal that you've come up with Craig!![]()
Only really possible if you have ways of getting the car 3ft off the ground obviously…*laughs*
Re: Getting an early 220 Turbo Coupe back on the road
Hmmm you've given me a thought there about changing the clutch, which is really high. Ive just installed myself a lift.
Then again, maybe no need go that far for a clutch i guess....
Then again, maybe no need go that far for a clutch i guess....
Rover 214Si 16v 1994
Rover 220 turbo coupe 1995
Rover Mini Cooper 1997
MG ZT 260 V8 SE 2004 - OK, so another Rover
1967 Ford Mustang 289 V8 convertible
1974 Corvette Convertible 350 V8
1977 Pontiac Firebird 403 V8
Rover 220 turbo coupe 1995
Rover Mini Cooper 1997
MG ZT 260 V8 SE 2004 - OK, so another Rover
1967 Ford Mustang 289 V8 convertible
1974 Corvette Convertible 350 V8
1977 Pontiac Firebird 403 V8
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Re: Getting an early 220 Turbo Coupe back on the road
Maybe a transmission jack will help you more than dropping the engine.
Re: Getting an early 220 Turbo Coupe back on the road
More good news, the head's OK

The 'box is ready to go off to - https://www.elise-spares.com/ for a refresh and new steel bearings

Has anybody else used their services?

The 'box is ready to go off to - https://www.elise-spares.com/ for a refresh and new steel bearings

Has anybody else used their services?
I like Twin Cams.... and Single Cams...and now Turbos
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Before and after


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That's tomorrow's job, pulling the remainders of the powder coat off.