New Year, New Blog - Day 48

Day 48.

Another day spent working at Simpson Autocare. I have spent a lot of time at Chris workshop and I talk about my time there frequently but I havn't said how to get in contact with Simpson Autocare. Here is the link to the website Simpson Autocare and the link to the Facebook page Simpson Autocare - Facebook.  All the work carried out there is to the highest standard and estimate prices can be found on the website. Please check it out and spread the word about Simpson Autocare.

Lots of phone calls were made today from both Chris and myself. We were looking to hire a compression test kit for a 1.4 HDi diesel engine. That was surprisingly difficult and after lots of back and forth on the phone, dad and Sam went all the way to South Benfleet to hire one. I'm not entirely sure what a compression test does, I think it tests the pressure in each cylinder to see if it can hold the pressure. Unfortunatly after all that, it didn't fit and it had to go back. Chris and his brother have now pretty much concluded what the problem is and it means waiting just a little while longer. It is looking more and more likely that its the injectors. They are going to be sent off to be checked using ultrasound (fancy stuff) and reconditioned if neccessary. Penny should be better very very soon.

Once the work on Penny stopped, it was time to get Elvis the Escort prepped and ready to be primed. I'm not sure what that means either. There were a few final bits of filling and rubbing down to do and then we had to mask him up.

These are the injectors. They inject fuel into the engine. We have been quoted £66 + VAT for them to be tested. For them to be repaired its £105 + VAT each! One of the little buggers isn't working and we don't know which one.

Elvis all masked up.

Every little hole had to be sealed with masking tape so that primer wouldn't get inside the car.

Notice anything missing? An engine perhaps?

Trying to get a fancy picture taken. In a short while, this car will be painted to the highest standard and of a professional quality.

So, Elvis the escort is ready to be primed and then painted.

Now for the big news that you all are waiting to hear. Am I going to America in the summer? I decided to take Rule 5 advice and man up. I am going to America. I am frightened and not afraid to admit it.

Until tomorrow.

Jim