Project Winter Freshen Up

[MARTIN KELSON]

Hi,

I always like to have a winter project to give me something to do over the cold dark evenings.
This year i decided it was time to give the engine bay a bit of attention so it was engine out time.
Engine came out week last Saturday.

Here are a few pics.














So that was it engine was out.
Just needed to get the car home by a tow rope!!
Towed it about half a mile behind my dads Vivaro van & the tow rope snapped!!
Had to leave car in a not so nice part of Telford and go find a garage for a new tow rope!

One hooked back up i thought my dad would tow me down a nice straight road for the 10 mile trip home.

NO!
He thought the twisty 'B' road would be better as less traffic.
For those who have towed before, being about 6ft from the back of a Vivaro van that you cant see past down a twisty 'B' road wasnt my idea of fun.

To say i was glad to get it home an understatment.
Think next time i will either get a solid bar to tow or hire a trailer!

Anyway i will keep you informed of my progress or lack of it shortly.

Cheers

Martin

[brainsnova]

it would of helped if he used the indicators to warn you and is seriously boring when all you see is the van and mega concentration.

[Jay]

Very nice car you have there martin first time ive seen it, love the mirrors they are subtle...

[jof2k8]

very nice car mate, i cant belive iv never seen it on the road. i thought i was the only nova left in telford. hope to see you around in the summer

[John]

what's the plans for the bay martin? freshen up and re-paint?
You converting to bodies then now?

[Benn]

Always loved this car, will be watching what you do.
And yeah being towed behind a van/bigger car on back roads aint fun.

[Nick J]

An inspiring example over the years to me always..... Will be even better on the tb's. Its nice to see after all these years your still looking to improve it and have'nt lost your enthusiasm

[Graeme]

Just echoing the above comments really always loved it since the old Cheadle meets, Back when the colour changed and the Chronos went on

[MARTIN KELSON]

The engine is going back to Tim Adams who built the engine first time around for a freshen up.
He is sourcing me Jenvey TB's and i believe an Emerald Ecu.

I have a Gell Odysey battery to go in & plan on removing the firewall.
Will keep you posted as & when i get my ass in gear and do something!

[brucer]

nice looking car there..what m/c and servo you running?

you aint to far from me,bout 30miles or so.