Re: [doc] MXI 4811 (vin 569)

["Graham WELLS" <gwells@xxxx>]

Hi,
Nice to hear of another East Anglian owner, (I'm north of Norwich and a
bit worried that Ipswich are now only 3 points behind Norwich in Div 1).
As far as exhaust manifold studs are concerned, I did mine 2 years ago
and if you have any difficulty getting them out, the easiest way (I
think) is to take out the engine and gearbox and get unrestricted
access. At the same time you get the opportunity to sort out the engine
bay. I do have the luxury of a fully equipped workshop and four poster
lift which of course makes things a lot easier.

Graham
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan Hammond" <vin569@xxxx>
To: <doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: <vin569@xxxx>
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2003 11:24 PM
Subject: [doc] MXI 4811 (vin 569)


>
> Hello to the DOC email group,
>
> Some of you don`t know me, My name is Alan Hammond, I am 23 years old
and I am living the dream!, its there in the garage!!!.
>
> my car is Vin number 569 making it the 69th production car off the
line at dunmurry, it done 11,727 miles has a black interior, fuel flap
and I have now found out that it was a company car at dunmurry (owner
unknown),manual,LHD
>
> Igot the car at the end of november 2002 from james hartshorn (hello
james) and brought it from Leicester all the way back to Ipswich, where
I live (on a trailer I`m not that brave-to drive it that far), you
should have seen the looks we got!?.
>
> keep your eyes open in the feb DOC news mag as my car should be in
there! (thanks to Andy withers)
>
> If anyone has any information/history about this car please contact
me, also I am looking for the following parts:
>
> Steering bush (as the column moves up + down) dave has none in stock
>
> rear heated window switch (expensive)
>
> lockable cover behind drivers seat
>
> cover for battery (behind passenger seat)
>
> the cover in the corner of the engine bay with the jump start sticker
on it!.
>
> I would like to think that MXI will be out of the garage summer time
and driving about, but the biggest job is still to come- Exhaust gasket
and studs, has anyone done this before and do they have any good tips.
>
> well thats about it for now, I will keep in touch
>
> bye
>
> Alan Hammond (DOC218)and MXI 4811 (vin 569)
>
>
>
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