I am a grease monkey

[Muzzman]

I took the gearstick out today and replaced it with one that was all metal rather than the plastic ball.

 

I put it back together and the car changes gear.

 

Had a panic moment when I couldn't get the cover to go back on.

 

I know its the easiest job ever but baby steps and all that.

 

I would have always taken the car to a local garage even to have that done.

 

Off to see Joe today at Ashton's for an impartial opinion on the state of the car.....this should be interesting.

 

I can feel more of this spannering on the horizons

[mk2 mike]

Good news! Glad it all works. Hope the verdict is good!

[Vista]

Spannering is good. Start with the little jobs, as you have, and you'll soon build confidence

[Joe-ashtonmobile]

Fear not , there are never horror stories here , all is repairable.

[Escort Mk1 4 Door]

joe u wouldn't sat that if u saw my 1700 xflow lol

[Muzzman]

Verdict is positive, car is in reasonably good nick, looks to be a genuine mexico and we've made some plans.

 

First of all get it to brake well, drop it a couple of inches and MoT it, secondly sell my track car and use funds for engine rebuild and engine bay refresh.

 

Well worth making the trip this morning!

[SmokeEm]

Sounds like a cracking plan! 

[mexicansteve]

Hmm, starting with the small jobs...well after only tinkering before I've been allowed a corner in my local garage ( damn nice of them ) and took the head off to get valve seats popped in. I'm now rebuilding, with any luck she'll fire up on Friday.

 

This is a lark isn't it?

[Muzzman]

That all sounds Mexican to me!