Spot the parallels...
Had a couple of bits sorted on the car Saturday with Ryan and his mechanic, been a few month's since I 'acquired' the baffled sump and timing belt kit (thanks Ryan
) and finally booked the car in to have them sorted.
I was tempted to do both myself, but didn't want to push my abilities beyond my comfort zone especially considering the importance of both these areas of the engine.
Nothing beyond the norm to report with regards to timing belt and the sump (glad I wasn't the one wrestling it on to the car) however two issues elsewhere did crop up...
On the drive over after having a little blast with a motorbike the check engine light reared it's ugly head, fortunately my hand held reader confirmed a squiffy knock sensor so ordered one whilst the car was being fiddled with.
The bigger surprise was the radiator which, upon removal from the mounting brackets showed itself to be a little over weight, bulging out at the sides rather then being the traditional rectangular shape. I had never seen such a thing before but had been reassured it can be a common find if the radiator is getting on a bit and/or takes a battering from the elements (can't think why...). It's working fine, no leaks either but of course I am taking no chances so new one was delivered today from ICP to be fitted ASAP.
Car is running nicely and all being well should be back to Lydden Hill middle of September for another track day.