Laura's 240C

[LittleBruise]

Results are in, did a dry and wet test. I'm counting cylinder 1 as being the closest one to the front.

Dry:
1. 135
2. 145
3. 125
4. 125
5. 165
6. Doesn't screw in properly as someone has stripped the head but got a reading of 120, won't be accurate though.

Wet:
1. 155
2. 195
3. 150
4. 155
5. 180
6. Didn't attempt

Have noticed that 6 hisses from air escaping out around the spark plug as it doesn't screw in properly.

[DJZ]

I have a spark plug thread chaser if you want to try it, I've used it once on a L series with the head on and it worked okay.

[LittleBruise]

Ok I got a loan from the bank and it's finally time to get this lady sorted! I've been so useless I'm going to make a list tonight of everything I need to do and if anybody can help with names of trusted people or places to get parts that would be amazing!

[Bartman]

Awesome!
No matter what, make sure your car is still on the road at Labour weekend for the 10th anniversary Akaroa cruise!

[LittleBruise]

Ok things to be done, recommendations appreciated!

- minor rust work
- panel and paint
- new extractors
- new radiator
- potential engine rebuild, she ain't running anymore
- new wheels

And further down the line

- new rubbers
- new carpets
- re-chromed

Will definitely be added to with things I've forgotten or new things I discover!

[Bartman]

Minor rust work, talk to 2doors.

[LittleBruise]

Finally some progress!

[2 doors]

Great stuff, keep it up.

[Bartman]

That is very minor rust for one of these beasts!

[brocky41]

Make sure you remove the guards completely, they rust on top of the sill area where they attach.

Also fill the sills with lots of fish oil or cavity wax. They tend to get a rust hole in the top of that sill, then fill with water, driving moves the water around and then the whole sill rusts from the inside out. Id recommend stripper wheeling the entire sill on both sides of the car, to make sure theres nothing hidden.

Heres a few pics of the ones ive had in the past - dont let it scare you as these were BAD.

As bart says you have a relatively rust free, good one to start with by the look.

Great work so far