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Big thanks to Matt and Paddy

Big thanks to Matt and Paddy

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el_bandido
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2,757
11-02-2020, 06:58 AM
#1
Matt Law and his partner in crime have taken time out of their weekend to fix my banged up IS. The front hub has been replaced and they replaced my timing belt too.

Matt took some photos of how hilariously bad the state of the car was. It feels like a whole new car now, ridiculously smooth and a bit quicker. Plus I've got a nice engine noise back, instead of it sounding like a diseasel. The timing was near as damnit 2 teeth off.

Anyway..

Cheers guys!
Edited 24-03-2013, 06:02 PM by el_bandido.
el_bandido
11-02-2020, 06:58 AM #1

Matt Law and his partner in crime have taken time out of their weekend to fix my banged up IS. The front hub has been replaced and they replaced my timing belt too.

Matt took some photos of how hilariously bad the state of the car was. It feels like a whole new car now, ridiculously smooth and a bit quicker. Plus I've got a nice engine noise back, instead of it sounding like a diseasel. The timing was near as damnit 2 teeth off.

Anyway..

Cheers guys!

mattlaw
Senior Member
572
11-02-2020, 11:49 AM
#2
No worries pal, just need to see if it'll pass an mot now lol
mattlaw
11-02-2020, 11:49 AM #2

No worries pal, just need to see if it'll pass an mot now lol

el_bandido
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2,757
11-02-2020, 11:57 AM
#3
Hoping that front calliper will just be an advisory so I can whip the LS400 ones on during the week. No way I'm refurbing something I'm about to take off. Tyres won't be a problem because I'll get them to fit the new ones before the MOT.

Photos:

Remaining timing belt the car was running on:
[Image: jg0vnxR.jpg]

The not remaining timing belt the car was running on:
[Image: ApXz5J0.jpg]
This was less than a third of the fluff behind the cover!

Timing was a bit out:
[Image: hYH8CYX.jpg]
Edited 24-03-2013, 09:38 PM by el_bandido.
el_bandido
11-02-2020, 11:57 AM #3

Hoping that front calliper will just be an advisory so I can whip the LS400 ones on during the week. No way I'm refurbing something I'm about to take off. Tyres won't be a problem because I'll get them to fit the new ones before the MOT.

Photos:

Remaining timing belt the car was running on:
[Image: jg0vnxR.jpg]

The not remaining timing belt the car was running on:
[Image: ApXz5J0.jpg]
This was less than a third of the fluff behind the cover!

Timing was a bit out:
[Image: hYH8CYX.jpg]

toxo
Posting Freak
4,843
11-02-2020, 12:06 PM
#4
There's only 1 reaction to that...



FFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
Edited 24-03-2013, 09:41 PM by toxo.
toxo
11-02-2020, 12:06 PM #4

There's only 1 reaction to that...



FFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

Jon
Member
189
11-02-2020, 12:14 PM
#5
If you need help with your MOT, i know a friendly place Wink
Jon
11-02-2020, 12:14 PM #5

If you need help with your MOT, i know a friendly place Wink

el_bandido
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2,757
11-02-2020, 12:15 PM
#6
PM me your number mate because it needs doing tomorrow. I've got an MOT centre literally 200 yards from my house, so I'll see if they are willing to make a new friend.

edit: Matt has a video of how ruined the wheel bearing was as well!
Edited 24-03-2013, 10:05 PM by el_bandido.
el_bandido
11-02-2020, 12:15 PM #6

PM me your number mate because it needs doing tomorrow. I've got an MOT centre literally 200 yards from my house, so I'll see if they are willing to make a new friend.

edit: Matt has a video of how ruined the wheel bearing was as well!

FirebirdPhil
Posting Freak
7,101
11-02-2020, 01:21 PM
#7
Geed belt, that wins LOL of the week.

I must admit my front N/S Calliper took a 2lb hammer to get off the calliper carrier - it was that seized.

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
11-02-2020, 01:21 PM #7

Geed belt, that wins LOL of the week.

I must admit my front N/S Calliper took a 2lb hammer to get off the calliper carrier - it was that seized.


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

el_bandido
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2,757
11-02-2020, 01:26 PM
#8
Matt had to hammer mine back on Big Grin
el_bandido
11-02-2020, 01:26 PM #8

Matt had to hammer mine back on Big Grin

FirebirdPhil
Posting Freak
7,101
11-02-2020, 01:29 PM
#9
It will drive far better once changed, the IS300 now gets to 18mph before needing accelerator pedal, before it just sat there like a manual until the engine was poked a bit.

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
11-02-2020, 01:29 PM #9

It will drive far better once changed, the IS300 now gets to 18mph before needing accelerator pedal, before it just sat there like a manual until the engine was poked a bit.


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

el_bandido
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2,757
11-02-2020, 01:35 PM
#10
Yep, took it for a spin around the block and it's A LOT better. So much smoother and it feels way faster now. Looking forward to ragging it down to Peterborough on Tuesday.
el_bandido
11-02-2020, 01:35 PM #10

Yep, took it for a spin around the block and it's A LOT better. So much smoother and it feels way faster now. Looking forward to ragging it down to Peterborough on Tuesday.

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