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[Bazworth89]

Good evening all-
I'm a long time listener, first time caller as they say on the radio.

Last year I picked up a 2000 VX220 2.2 NA in need of a new clutch slave cylinder and a good all-round servicing; this eventually escalated into an engine rebuild and S/C conversion, thanks in part to some of the builds on this forum! Among other things, I am looking to fit a CBM remote oil filter adaptor; this should eliminate the seal ring failure modes and make the build a bit more unique.

I'm looking to borrow an oil filter housing tool (with the 6 castellated lugs) to release the standard sandwich plate. ChippyFA recommended to ask the forum if:
a) Any members in the Northampton/Milton Keynes area have a tool they would be willing for me to collect and borrow, or
Any members further afield would be willing to lend theirs via post.

It should hopefully only be for a few days. Of course I'll cover all the costs and gladly pay a hire rate!

My target is to get the build complete by the Silverstone Classic next year, it will be great to get to know you all in future!
Cheers, Tom.

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[FLD]

I have one you can borrow but I don't want to post it. Too much risk etc with the rate at which things get lost. I'm in Cheshire near Nantwich if you fancy the trip.

[Bazworth89]

Thanks for the offer FLD, it's much appreciated. If I'd have thought ahead when the block was stripped I would definitely have made the trip up. The engine, clutch and gearbox are back together now so the unit is not really mobile until it's back powering the car!
I will keep your offer in mind, in case this becomes a running modification with the car back on the road.

I know what you mean about postage these days - the amount of problems I've had recently, especially with some of the low cost 'couriers for hire' type companies...
Cheers, Tom

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