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Engine Install Video 2
I've uploaded a second video of the engine install taken from a different perspective. The footage was shot on a second camera using a...

CTRMint
Nov 8, 20181 min read
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What a load of Bobbins
So far this week, not a lot has happened, other than continuing to try and work out my radiator and oil cooler install. I have an R300...

CTRMint
Nov 7, 20181 min read
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Heater Install
Retrospective blog... Back on October 21st I covered the install of the airbox and horn, I also promised to cover the heater and front...

CTRMint
Nov 7, 20182 min read
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Engine Install Timelapse video
Something a little short and sweet this evening. GoPro 4 time lapse footage recorded from the windscreen of the engine install has been...

CTRMint
Nov 6, 20181 min read
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Gear lever
One final activity this weekend was the gear lever install. There was no particular reason to install the gear lever other than gaining...

CTRMint
Nov 4, 20181 min read
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Problems and challenges this week, Roll Bar, Steering and Exhaust
I hit some major issues this week and I have to admit I’m feeling pretty flat with the build, questioning why I started, even whether to...

CTRMint
Nov 4, 20184 min read
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a look back at the engine install
It’s Tuesday evening, I’m back from work and still exhausted from the weekend. I think two long intense days have really taken their...

CTRMint
Oct 30, 20184 min read
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Engine mounting rubber blocks and earth lead
This one is slightly out of sequence, and jumps back a couple of days in terms of the overall build, it’s basically part of the prep for...

CTRMint
Oct 29, 20182 min read
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The engine is in
Whilst I still have a few blog articles to write describing build topics prior to the engine install, I can confirm the engine is...

CTRMint
Oct 28, 20181 min read
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Fitting the gearbox and bell housing
Saturday was all about fitting the gearbox and bell housing. My good friend and helper came to provide assistance and guidance once more....

CTRMint
Oct 28, 20183 min read
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Top Radiator hose
This post is slightly out of order, as I installed the hose after mating the bell housing, gearbox and engine. It's a short entry and so...

CTRMint
Oct 27, 20181 min read
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Things to remove, engine mounts, starter motor and alternator
This blog entry is pretty simple. Removing the engine mounts is recommended as it provides that additional clearance when fitting the...

CTRMint
Oct 27, 20182 min read
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The Horn goes in
If you recall an earlier post the horn bolt I’d located was unfortunately too short and so I’d parked the installation pending sourcing a...

CTRMint
Oct 27, 20182 min read
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here comes the difficult bit and it's getting cold!
It’s late Saturday afternoon and I’m once again back to the laptop to write a blog update. The last couple of days have been busy ones...

CTRMint
Oct 27, 20181 min read
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Mid week update
Duratec engine prep and washer bottle. This week has been a quiet one in terms of the build, general fatigue from work hasn't left much...

CTRMint
Oct 24, 20182 min read
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