Berkshirespit
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Yes! I should have thought of that. John, who goes to East Berks meetings earns his living car fettling, sometimes in clients garages. I don't have his number, but I know a man who does. I'll Email Mark Smith, our beloved AO, and acquire said number.
Please do, fingers crossed. Thanks very much.
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Thank you very much. Other than cost, the main problem I have is time. I have to get it shifted out of my neighbours garage early next week really and I have to then go away for work for two weeks. Thanks for your suggestions I have sent some emails. First quote I have had back is 1000 including transportation. I look forward to hearing from your friend. Thanks again
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Hello
I have a 79 spitfire and, after bottom end went, acquired a restored short engine. I got around to removing the engine from the car, but life got in the way and I had to move house! So the car has no engine in it, but has the old engine and the short engine next to it. I got a favour from the next door neighbour and pushed it in his garage when I moved, but it's situation critical now. In theory all that needs to be done is for the bits from the old engine to be put on the short engine and for it to be put back in the car. However I don't have the time or space to do this anyone. Can anyone help??? The car is in central reading. I need either a garage or a man with time and knowledge and space to put it in, for a price that won't murder my limited finances. Does anybody have any ideas? I have called a garage in Corby and awaiting a price but terrified or what it will cost. Thanks!
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I have purchased the short engine and hopefully this will sort the problem. One question however, will this solve the clunking/jarring of the engine when I reverse? While the engine is coming out would it be wise to replace the drive shaft?
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Thanks for all your replies - although I must admit they make depressing reading!
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Hello all,
I have a 1979 (could be 78) spitfire 1.5...I have had it for nearly a year pretty much problem free until a rather worrying incident heading down the m4. The engine began producing a horrible sound, like something had snapped off inside. I pulled over, called the AA - who could only tell me there was something seriously wrong - and the car returned on the back of a lorry. I have a video that I shall try to upload, where you can hear the sound. Note the car would still drive, but obviously the death rattle became worse with acceleration. Another thing to note is that when reversing in the weeks leading up to this, the engine would clunk nastily. However it seemed fine going forwards.
Two questions: Firstly any idea what it is?
Secondly: I live in Reading and the car is in my garage, anybody know where I can get it repaired by somebody who knows spitfires - and is not too expensive and close.
Thanks for your potential time and help!
below is the youtube link for the sound from the engine.
Can anyone take my spitfire and put my engine in?
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That's very kind thank you. I will message him and let you know.