More than 4 months have gone by since the last visit to Manchester and Classicarco. In the meantime, a new engine was found and bought in Sweden from VP-autoparts. In fact - not a new engine but as good as, being a Volvo overhauled replacement B20E.
Substantial delays came for many different reasons. Shipping of the engine took close to four weeks, mainly due to the forwarder. When it finally arrived in the workshop, it was discovered that the flywheel did not fit due to a different bolt configuration. A flywheel then had to be ordered, together with a clutch kit and some other parts - new delays of course.
After all this and some more, the new engine was installed around mid may, and I received some frightening reports about heating problems again the following days. After several rounds of testing everything possible, including a lengthy stay at Pumfords fuel injection workshop the car should now be fully finished and fit for the return trip. I am still crossing fingers as I will go to Classicarco in an hour to see for myself.
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I also cross my fingers that everything will go well for you now finally, with no overheated engine or other problems back home.
ReplyDeleteGood Luck and hope to se next report very soon.
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