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The Large List O'Work

Updated November 2002

(Work in () has been done / Work marked # pending parts)

S1 - Work: S3 - Work:

To do:

Engine

  1. fit underbonnet insulation (doubtfull)
Steering
  1. fit GTJ steering clamps to limit steering (need larger size)
Exterior
  1. # fit rubber bungs to sills
  2. new door seals (lhd done)
Pipeline stuff
  1. 5-speed gearbox? (why?)
To do:

Exterior

  1. rustproof
  2. fix small amount of rust on front valance
S1 - Done: S3 - Done:

Exhaust
  • (fit headers and new pipework)
  • (fix rattle)
Engine
  • (ignition - hook up tachometer)
  • (fit twin Kenlowe electric fans)
  • (fit tri-carbs!)
  • (clean zinc paint off engine block)
  • (ignition - set timing)
  • (fit BurdoSpeed polished cam covers)
  • (fit C-type style ignition wire holder)
  • (fit oil pressure gauge to ski-slope)
  • (polish inside of inlet manifold)
  • (fit mechanical oil pressure gauge)
  • (fabricate and fit gas pedal fitting)
  • (fit new fuel filters in boot)
  • (repaint overflow tank and brake booster)
  • (changed water pump and PS pump)
  • (fit Aeroquip hoses and Monza filler cap)
  • (ignition - tidy wiring)
  • (wash & paint engine room)
Interior
  • (tidy gap between rear shelf and seat back)
  • (treat rust on rear shelf)
  • (new headlining and renovate roof trim)
  • (fit new furflex)
  • (re-fit XJR front seats in lower position)
  • (fix heater (heater valve - wait for spring to arrive...))
  • (fit rear X300 seats)
  • (tidy up boot, refit trim, waxoyl wheel well)
  • (fit speakers properly on rear shelf)
  • (clean interior)
  • (leatherique seats)
  • (fit fire extinguisher)
  • (redye/recover doorsides and panels)
  • (modify and fit ski-slope)
  • (fit CD-changer in boot)
  • (cut speaker holes in rear shelf)
  • (refit and glue carpets/mats)
  • (connect seat power)
  • (fit centre console)
  • (modify radio panel for DIN stereo)
Steering
  • (source and fit inner ties)
  • (rebuild front suspension/steering)
  • (fit TWR steering housing with later rack)
Brakes
  • (fit Wilwood 4-pot calipers)
  • (fit GTJ vented discs)
  • (fit steel braided brake hoses)
Exterior
  • (fit fibreglass wings)
  • (fit fibreglass rear valances)
  • (new window seals front/rear (front done))
  • (paint the entire car)
  • (fix window wiper parking)
  • (repainting sills)
  • (polishing chrome)
  • (change rear bumper horn)
  • (new front windscreen and seal)
Engine
  • (fitted Lumenition ignition & wires)
Interior
  • (fit new headlining)
  • (change dash / switch surrounds)
  • (polish dial surrounds)
  • (fit new fuse for sun-roof)
  • (change ski-slope / radio surround)
  • (fit redyed front passenger seat)
  • (fix window inhibitor switch)
Exterior
  • (fit new front wing)
  • (fit new left rear exhaust box)
  • (paint new front wing)
  • (fit new aerial)
S1 - Parts: S3 - Parts:

  • sill rubber bungs
  • burl vent outlet
  • dash tray
  • carpet set in grey
  • grey furflex
  • oatmeal vinyl
  • nothing at all!


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