[Tigers] Some news re my Aussie Tiger...it wasn't meant to cost this much!!

[awtiger at cox.net]

David:

Yes, Michael said it best when he used the term "scope creep."  They never do stay within budget!!!!!  Sounds great, however.  You'll have to post some pics and let us know where they are so we can access them.  And, for heaven's sake, be extra nice to your wife...just the fact that you're still alive shows that she deserves some very nice treatment!!!  :-)

Andy Walker
Edmond, OK, USA
B382001600LRXFE
TAC #740

---- David and Varley Tweddle <davidandvarley at hotmail.com> wrote: 
> Hi all,
> 
> Had a sudden bad noise in the Tiger which I thought I should get straight on
> to. It turned out to be 3 missing teeth from my 160t Flywheel ring gear.
> 
> To discover this I had to remove engine and gearbox, to do this I removed
> front cross member, to do this I took car out to a friend who has a two post
> hoist....who is a very good spray painter....who then talked me into
> repainting engine bay....to do this I had to strip out all components...which
> then prompted me to tidy up wiring, rebuild brake, clutch master
> cylinders.....etc  etc  etc.
> 
> Then I thought....while the engine is out I should fix the Intake manifold oil
> leak....just weeping out that pesky front manifold seal near distributor
> (persistently for the last 10 years)...and then discovered inlet manifold
> corroded (it has been on there for 28 years). Thought I better check front
> timing cover....it too was corroded. Better replace those whilst I at it. I
> bought a new water pump to go onto new timing cover. Thought seeing as I'm
> that far into it, better check valve stem seals....may as well re ring and fit
> new rod and main bearings....and recut valve seats and lap them in.
> 
> Well, engine is back together, engine bay painted (it looks terrific) all
> ready to drop out cross member and fit new suspension rubbers...may as
> well...then paint cross member and re assemble everything.
> 
> "Everything" includes my relationship with my Managing
> Director/Treasurer/Chief of the War Office(wife) .... this has gone over
> budget by 400+%!!
> 
> I'm hoping time and a few nice dinners, maybe a new Tennis racquet and years
> of subservience will ease the pressure off a bit.
> 
> Still, it will be nice to be behind the wheel again. 28 years between rebuilds
> is probably OK.
> 
> Cheers
> David Tweddle
> Perth, West Australia.
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