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Engine is out and almost stripped.Here are some progress pics:

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Nice groove in the flywheel!

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The culprit!

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we heard something drop when lifting the motor out.Broken engine mount :)

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We have both manifolds off and some other bits.

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We will have it all stripped tomorrow :(

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Hopefully in the next couple of weeks,the motor will be on its way to being brought to life.I have been some what indecisive about where to send the engine to get all machined up and assembled.

Some of you might think im being a bit pedantic about the whole thing,but you when you have spent the money i have spent on this thing im sure you would be the same.

After some discussion with a fellow forum member this morning i have finally deceided to give the task to Paul(DiRTgarage) and crew.

Im sure you know of his mental 9sec quarter smasher. I told Paul that i wanted someone who will take the time to make sure everything is spot on,and not to cut corners. Paul has assured me this will happen and will look after me.So ill be making the trip up to Newie sometime soon and will be giving constant updates on the progress.

Once it's getting reassembled and you've worked out exact dollar signs it'll come together and you'll start to feel great :/

I'd love to do what you're doing, looks exciting and engrossing. You'll be having some serious fun when it's complete :/

Love the pics. Keep em coming.

good to see your using paul. he's a good bloke and im sure he'll more than look after you :/

Thanks Shane,

Happy to be on board with Dave to help out with his build. Parts are off to the machine shop next friday and will post pics of progress if Dave gives us the OK to do so.

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