Hiya! New Toledo Owner Here - Could use some Advice

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Purplebargeken · #31 Post by **Purplebargeken** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:51 pm

If I wasn't getting rid of the Volvo estate at the weekend I would offer it a lift.

Maybe someone could help out????

Purplebargeken · #32 Post by **Purplebargeken** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 7:44 am

Don't know if this is a bit nearer for you.

Ebay:330110423909

Sorry but I really am hit & miss with linkys.

Ken

Phil · #33 Post by **Phil** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 5:03 pm

Russ wrote:
purplebargeken wrote:Russ, send a PM to Phil as his 1300 engine is up for grabs. He's only in Herts.

Nice looking car by the way.

Ken
Thanks Ken, Phil has kindly offered it to me already, I'm just wondering how on earth I can get it back to Cambridge

Yeah this is the question. What kind of car will can in sit in the back of and happily get home ? We're also assuming its 'liftable' between a couple of us.. is that a correct assumption ?

Phil

bifold · #34 Post by **bifold** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 8:26 pm

In my hillman Imp days I use to carry a engine in the boot,use to give a bit of grip,

Two beefy men can handle the engine,fiesta size car can handle the weight back seats folded down and some blocks of wood to stop any rockin and a stout rope to secure it,a van is alot better,pick ups are ok but they seam to be get higher to lift the engine.

DavePoth · #35 Post by **DavePoth** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 9:00 pm

If you're adventurous, you can get the engine in where the back seat goes (it comes out easily). Just ask Adam, he shifted 3 engines in his 1850, which had a knackered engine...

Russ · #36 Post by **Russ** » Tue May 01, 2007 4:42 pm

A friend has offered to drive down and help me pick it up, he's got a fairly large car, will PM you Phil when I know a bit more about his boot size.

Phil · #37 Post by **Phil** » Wed May 02, 2007 9:21 pm

Yeah, sound good.

Lets not forget we need to get it out of the car though.. I wouldn't know how to.. Alun ?

Phil

David6214 · #38 Post by **David6214** » Wed May 02, 2007 11:19 pm

DavePoth wrote:If you're adventurous, you can get the engine in where the back seat goes (it comes out easily). Just ask Adam, he shifted 3 engines in his 1850, which had a knackered engine...

Lobbed a v8 in there as well once and drive a few 'undred miles home. We did crane it in there though!

Phil · #39 Post by **Phil** » Sun May 06, 2007 2:11 pm

Russ, any update on the engine situ ?

Colin, you still after those.. uh.. things..

I could do with clearing the 1300 garage soon so I can put my 1850 in there.. much closer to hiome than the 1850 garage..

Phil

triumphtoledo · #40 Post by **triumphtoledo** » Sun May 06, 2007 10:29 pm

the best thing is to join the club, as they (we?) have a separate Toledo register and a Toledo technical guru who can help you with all those questions.

A Dolomite 1300 gearbox and clutch will be different to your N reg 4-door for example. Best join!!

Sprintinbits · #41 Post by **Sprintinbits** » Mon May 07, 2007 9:36 am

Phil wrote:Colin, you still after those.. uh.. things..

Yep still want 'em.

I have the rebuild kits here ready and waiting....

Keep hold of the wheels if you can, I only need something that will hold air etc..

Can pop over sometime if you wish

Phil · #42 Post by **Phil** » Mon May 07, 2007 1:45 pm

Ja, they're all yours when you get the time to come down and get em..

Sooner the better..

Phil

Sprintinbits · #43 Post by **Sprintinbits** » Mon May 07, 2007 3:59 pm

OK, will text you in the week.

Are they still on the car?

Phil · #44 Post by **Phil** » Mon May 07, 2007 7:52 pm

They are indeedy..

Phil

Russ · #45 Post by **Russ** » Thu May 10, 2007 2:36 pm

Well folks, the good news is..she passed her MOT today! (No CO2 emissions tests on the engine or something).