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Nearly there - Project Nova Replacement
« on: 11 July 2006, 17:01:08 »
Well, its nearly done.

Tomorrow it gets a new windscreen fitted and then on Thursday its MOT time.

Today the Nova is having its last ever drive to work (9 years almost to the day since its first!) before it gets taken away on Thursday evening for pastures new (a run around, XE conversion or destined to be a washing amchine, who knows!).
 
The cat has been fitted, a headlight washer is being borrowed for the MOT and it now has 3 electric windows (still awaitng delivery of the loom for No 4).

Then its 3.0 goodness for me!
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Re: Nearly there - Project Nova Replacement
« Reply #1 on: 11 July 2006, 17:08:19 »
3.0 goodness and a big grin too?

you mentioned headlight washer - would it really fail for not having this, mines been through two without a problem with no washers.. :-/

....or is this you being a perfectionist Mark
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Re: Nearly there - Project Nova Replacement
« Reply #2 on: 11 July 2006, 17:10:17 »
Trouble is it has HID lighting so its a requirement it works if fitted (apparantly!).

Its not worth taking a risk when I can borrow one from 'car park' spares.
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Re: Nearly there - Project Nova Replacement
« Reply #3 on: 11 July 2006, 17:10:37 »
You bought your Hi vis jacket yet  ;D

Sure you'll have fun out on the motorways.
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Re: Nearly there - Project Nova Replacement
« Reply #4 on: 11 July 2006, 17:16:13 »
Yep, thats in, plus the 10 CD changer and stereo.....its white shirt time for me at work!
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Re: Nearly there - Project Nova Replacement
« Reply #5 on: 11 July 2006, 17:18:53 »
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Yep, thats in, plus the 10 CD changer and stereo.....its white shirt time for me at work!


So you have the look alike car and office attire, Mark remember the  8-) shades and Donuts  :P
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Re: Nearly there - Project Nova Replacement
« Reply #6 on: 11 July 2006, 17:23:58 »
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You bought your Hi vis jacket yet  ;D

Sure you'll have fun out on the motorways.
In many euro countries its a legal requirement to carry on.  I got back from France, and forgot to take it off the parcel shelf - its amazing how many people slowed down....
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Re: Nearly there - Project Nova Replacement
« Reply #7 on: 11 July 2006, 19:52:01 »
I forgot about the CD changer cover, sorry. I'll try tomorrow.

I must say you have done us proud with that car mate. I saw it last night and can say it is the bees knees. The engine looks like you could eat off it - if you wanted food poisoning of course! ;D No seriously, a great job done very well. I am impressed and think you will enjoy that car A LOT!

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Re: Nearly there - Project Nova Replacement
« Reply #8 on: 11 July 2006, 23:12:40 »
These forums have a bad effect on my wallet, first its the I.C.E from VxON and now instead of a sub i want an ex-plod omega for a bit of fun! :)

Thx for the PM Fin, marktcom from VxON
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Re: Nearly there - Project Nova Replacement
« Reply #9 on: 12 July 2006, 08:57:21 »
Well, took it for a winscreen this morning and the dam ECU light has come on......its flashing very fast so I suspect crank sensor although its showing no symptoms yet.

Will clear the codes tonight and then read them out.

It still drives, starte and idles perfectly though!

It sure is quick though!
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Re: Nearly there - Project Nova Replacement
« Reply #10 on: 12 July 2006, 09:17:18 »
Sounds like a good car, it is really satisfying to get a car right
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Re: Nearly there - Project Nova Replacement
« Reply #11 on: 12 July 2006, 10:17:38 »
quicker than the Nova Mark? ;)
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Re: Nearly there - Project Nova Replacement
« Reply #12 on: 12 July 2006, 10:24:38 »
Mmm.....tough one realy, to 30 I doubt it.......beyond yes.

Still some work to do on it, the aircon doesn't work yet (condenser I suspect), one rear electric window to fit (dead easy upgrade this if you dont have them!), boot lock to sort, fornt wheel arch liners to get and replace....

Still, get an MOT on it  (hopefuly) tomorrow and work from there.
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Re: Nearly there - Project Nova Replacement
« Reply #13 on: 12 July 2006, 10:32:09 »
Has the a/c died again??

And forget the car park spares idea, I will loan you a washer jet but I prefer to remove it myself.
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Re: Nearly there - Project Nova Replacement
« Reply #14 on: 13 July 2006, 16:42:05 »
Well, the good news is it passed the MOT without even an advisory!

That was despite the ECU light being on, it would appear that the autos and manuals do NOT use the same lambda sensors and the cat that I got for it came from a manual.

So its Taxed and ready to go.......now I can start getting the other bits right.
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