MattWoking Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Well, I've had a bit of a disaster ...Had the nosecone on my shelf whilst working on the car the other day, when a blast of wind came in the garage door, knocked it off the shelf and it fell onto the bonnet and down the side. Luckly, the cone looks in good shape, but it has left a finger sized small dent in the bonnet, and 2 small dings (one size of penny, the other like an eraser).Absolute rookie error and I'm gutted. I'm still in the build phase though, so not going to do anything about fixing it just yet - but will do once it's on the road. Any decent tips on a place in Surrey who will be able to sort it out for a reasonable cost appreciated.I'm also approaching the engine installation stage ... have checked the register but looks like the only local crane available belongs to a departed member, so I Can't send him a message. Would anybody else in Surrey know of a willing lender? IF not, then I'll simply head to a hire place to sort it out. For the installation, I think I Should be ok, but if anybody is around who has done it and fancies helping me out, please do let me know as I'd love to have you around for guidance / assistance. I've not found the build tooooo hard so far ... but naturally a bit nervous about the next stage!Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted September 19, 2017 Member Share Posted September 19, 2017 Private Mail sent.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F355GTS Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 I've an engine crane here in Newbury if it helps, drop me a PM if needed re the dent sounds like a paintless dent repair will do it, normally around £53 per panel, I know one in Reading but a bit far for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Whitley Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 I know of at least two cranes not far from you, I'll let the owners know you're looking. I can help you out with fitting the engine, I've done it a few times, unfortunately! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Bowler Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 I have a crane in Claygate you can use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ. Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 I dropped a socket on my bonnet. I put some cloth on a smooth piece of wood, and then placed the bonnet on it. I then gently rubbed the inside with a rounded polished piece of steel (End of a large ring spanner) . If you know where to look you can just see it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim 123 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Mat if you can get your hands on a load leveller as well you'll find this really helps when dropping the engine in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattWoking Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 Thanks to all that replied / PM. I've now sourced a crane which I'm picking up tomrorow and I think an extra pair of hands too. I seriously appreciate all the help which I've received so far from this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ford Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 See you tomorrow :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNC Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Hello Matt I have a engine leveller if you want to borrow it I'm in Haslemere , possibly drop of to you . John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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