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Old 13-06-08, 07:51 PM
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I have just got my mate to sketch a pic of my Cobra with Jodrell Bank in the background.

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Old 13-06-08, 07:55 PM
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Old 13-06-08, 08:16 PM
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I have just got my mate to sketch a pic of my Cobra with Jodrell Bank in the background.

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Exquisitely photographed too ... it's difficult to photograph sketches ... must have been done by a master or a muppet ;-0
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Old 13-06-08, 08:31 PM
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That's very nice Wilburn, now update us on your engine please?
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Old 13-06-08, 11:17 PM
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Engine needs a full rebuild, cost circa £3,000
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Old 13-06-08, 11:23 PM
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Engine needs a full rebuild, cost circa £3,000
Why?! Surely not! What has happened?
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Old 13-06-08, 11:24 PM
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Cam lobe has worn and there is metal in the oil in the sump in the bearings, the lot
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Old 13-06-08, 11:25 PM
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Bummer!

What caused the lobe to wear so? Oil way blocked???
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Old 13-06-08, 11:27 PM
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Cam lobe has worn and there is metal in the oil in the sump in the bearings, the lot
Sorry to hear it m8. Do we know why?
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Old 13-06-08, 11:27 PM
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No idea.

All I know is the engine is toast !

I suppose it explains the crap results I got on the dyno a few weeks ago!
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