Driving Photos 2002
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Winter 2002 tidy-up. The air filter, top hose and thermostat housing removed. Note the kit car builder's indispensible ally - the mug of tea. Compare this pic with the one here:

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The old water pump removed:

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When removed, the old water pump displays signs of a leak from its gland weep hole:

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The spark plugs were a nice grey/brown colour, indicating that the carb mixture is running just right. Note the rocker cover "before" state:

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New brake master cylinder being sprayed shiny silver:

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Draped like a surgical operation, Jadzia's rear brake master cylinder gets a spray in situ:

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Rear master cylinder being sprayed:

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New water pump in place:

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The front suspension bits were going rusty on the surface:

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Especially the shock absorber:

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The front suspension, partly dismantled:

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Plastic overbraiding covers the visible wiring:

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The pedal box reassembled with new cylinder:

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The rusty shock absorber after derusting and painting:

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Cutting the carpet for the tunnel access hatch:

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Two slots allow a flap to be lifted:

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The upper gearlever extension housing bolts revealed:

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Tightening the bolts, which were pretty tight anyway :-( :

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A polished and painted rocker cover with braided breather hose:

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Details of engine front with lots of nice new clean and shiny bits:

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Shot of reassembled engine bay:

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The reversing light becomes a new left-hand fog lamp:

Front indicators in yellow:

... and now in clear, with amber bulbs:

Donington 2002 - chatting with Chris Brice in the Paddock after a track session:

Donington 2002 - in the Paddock after a track session:

Donington 2002 - we reached 1.15 lateral G on the track:

 

Go on to 2003's photos.