The Astor Platinum Onyx

[7057sam]

Got engine home last nite, got a free rich w pulley, set of engine mounts, alternator,engine so thats good currently sitting on a pallets and mates garage.so will be degreaseing and painting it next friday

Car's now completely payed for in my name be getting it on 24th as mate's so busy at the moment.should have the whole of the friday and Saturday on it.

[Matt]

Nice one quick progress as always

[7057sam]

Nice one quick progress as always

Used a mini digger to get In to the boot last nite

it ot a funny feeling the engine had a little bit of oil in it as its now hidden under the seats of the focus

Looking at it more today it needs a new seal where the flywheel meets the clutch.Got a brand new cambelt kit and water pump so going to be lovely doing That on it whlist its still out aswell as de air coning it.quite looking forward to building back just praying my friends as good as he s word about the condition of the engine

[7057sam]

Started to the day like this:



got this stuff called GUNK, awesome stuff worked great used a paint brush and when everwhere with it then gave it ten minutes between for it to work it magic.
After it regreased it:



painted it gloss black all done





piss poor attempt at the side haha





did the engine mount aswell

[7057sam]

Got some new wheels last nite should be with me by the end of the week

speedline turini's always wanted and ticked all the boxs as they where 16's and direct fit
Should have a busy 2 weeks getting everything on the car so watch this space.Hopefully be booking a trackday at Snetterton mid February to see what I can brake :lol

[Tom]

Mmmmmm they're good looking!

[Niall]

Turini's

Look forward to seeing the new engine in!

[7057sam]

Turini's

Look forward to seeing the new engine in!

Cheers guys getting quite excited about next friday now, did a engine out engine in job with a mate friday in between painting the engine.quite surpised how easy it really is . definitely taking the box out aswell and then putting it back in in one lump.got some bits comming back from the powdercoater friday aswell so quite looking forward to the results of that.Thinking painting the engine black may of been abit of a fail as oil leaks will be impossible to see although I've never had engine leaks in any of my 306's only rocker cover leaks.

hopefully I can decrease the shit out of the engine bay plus quick tidy up as mate is putting the new belt on.

But got the whole of next week on it so looking to go slow and steady.

[Eeyore]

Why are they in the back of a diablo 306 sam? also where do you get your powder coating done?

[7057sam]

Why are they in the back of a diablo 306 sam? also where do you get your powder coating done?

Because if nicked them from the for sale add

Powder coater is in bury st edmunds I'm geting my inlet back friday morning.

[7057sam]

So finally got the car picture here taken by seller in bedford, think it the furthest its been moI'dd in very long time
Departing

Arived

Few pictures as it stands very dirty yet all panels look straight, no signs of rust so very happy as i'd never seen the till today.interier is abit rough but with some evo recaros on the cards i ant to fused.Also the wheels look mint and got some weird badge going on at the back.
















Few bits of concern but booth engine and top mounts/suspension will be getting replaced



Got nice pile of bits to get stuch in to..

Polished up the covers and cylinder head bit going to take some more sanding to get perfect still getting they though

[Tom]

Engine in yet? trololol

That number plate looks real familiar :/

[7057sam]

Engine in yet? trololol

That number plate looks real familiit ar :/

Haha guy took the head off now the block got water in the bores So not even like I could start rebuilding/use It for spare.

has the car been on here before ??

Was hoping to get engine in but mate had too much work on and not tackling it on my own as never done it and aim to do it right first time.My tollerates for 306's braking is alot lower now

[Eeyore]

Your mate being Carl chambers?

[Carlos182]

Engine in yet? trololol

That number plate looks real familiar :/

Similar to ed's/sean's iirc.

[Ruan]

Yeah, Eds old one was X557EBY..

[7057sam]

Your mate being Carl chambers?

Yeah carls starting on it properly monday, I'm starting work at 1pm so may pop down to lend a hand.

Yeah could be ed does one, did he buy it off someone in ipswich?,I have a hell of alot of paper work with It near FSH

[Just Sean]

Insanely jealous!!

[Tom]

Eds old one wont be driving anywhere anytime soon...

[Toms306]

Yeah could be ed does one, did he buy it off someone in ipswich?

Yeah, it was Harry Storey's. Not much left of it now though....


Anyway, looks like you're making progress Sam.

[7057sam]

Yeah could be ed does one, did he buy it off someone in ipswich?

Yeah, it was Harry Storey's. Not much left of it now though....


Anyway, looks like you're making progress Sam.

Cheers tom Hopefully make good progress next week and be driving round in it friday

Got to find myself some 195/45/16 for the turnini's chance wait to get them fitted.

[Eeyore]

Hurry up Sam. Youre slower than me! Just...

[Niall]

Looks really good mate. Does look tidy. Quite glad i didn't buy it to break now!
Hurry up and get that engine in and wheels on.

Yeah, Eds old one was X557EBY..

Wrong. I thought you were good at remembering number plates Ruan?

[Grant]

Looks clean to be fair. Great to see another one saved

[Just Sean]

My old one was x559 eby

[7057sam]

Hurry up Sam. Youre slower than me! Just...

Should be running by tuesday or wednesday fingerscrossed

Itching to go for a hoon in it so may make a appearance at ace sometime.
Still up for Snetterton on the 16th ?

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Looks really good mate. Does look tidy. Quite glad i didn't buy it to break now!
Hurry up and get that engine in and wheels on.

Yeah, Eds old one was X557EBY..

Wrong. I thought you were good at remembering number plates Ruan?

Yeah panels are all straight.Even front bumpers pretty good.Did find some rust, tiny spot under the bonnet but definitely something witch can be easily dealt with.

Had a sit in it on friday and my god have I missing the seating postion of a 6/rallye.

[7057sam]

So when to pick up the manifold today.Finally decided to use a professional.got they to find they hadn't powdercoated the manifold, just sprayed and baked it.Was like 'I could fuking done a better job'but with my time constraints it will have to do.lesson learn ant using them again grrrr






I think ill past from a far, just pissed off as I can see the grain and that the whole point I got it done professional.

I also got the service history book and bits to have a look through . absolutely stacks of the stuff, it's definitely been giving some love over the years

[sam]

That paint job is shocking :O

[306Dan]

i think you could of done better with some high biuld and a rattle can compared to their attempt, on another note good job saving her

[7057sam]

That paint job is shocking :O

Yeah is bloody piss poor attempt the boss was out so be ringing him during the week for a chat, I do have another manifold sitting around which I will be taking less where.

I guess I must do for the time being, definitely changing before show season.

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i think you could of done it better with some high biuld and a rattle can compared to their attempt, on another note good job saving her

Yeah I was going to rattle can it as usually do, Then bake in my oven.Kinda wish i had now

Yeah comming on well put the belt on and fitted a new lighten rich w pulley aswell as a de air con kit.

Fingercrossed I can drive it friday but all depends on my mate work load as I've told him to take his time although I secretly need it done asap

Decided to sell my 21mm torsion bars and get some 23.5mm,but be putting them in in a few months time with some adjustable rear shocks