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Newbie Excel owner
Posted: Mon May 26, 2025 14:36
by Ady_Haylock
Hi everyone,
I've just inherited an '87 Excel SE.
Its a great spec car with air con and leather - though having just spent the last few years of it life outside, its looking rather sorry for itself.
I plan to see if I can get the engine turning and running before assessing what needs to happen to get the car on the road.
I am looking forward to posting updates as and when I can.
Re: Newbie Excel owner
Posted: Mon May 26, 2025 15:13
by KevW
Welcome to the forum Ady. You'll find the folk on here are keen to help and friendly.
Re: Newbie Excel owner
Posted: Mon May 26, 2025 15:17
by Tanz
Yes welcome to the forum Ady. Look forward to hearing more about your car.
Re: Newbie Excel owner
Posted: Mon May 26, 2025 15:57
by rbgosling
Welcome Ady,
Can we infer from your post that the engine hasn't run for a while, and/or its history is unknown? If you do nothing else, please replace the cam belt before you try running the engine - if it fails you will suddenly find yourself with a much bigger job than you started with!
We don't yet know your level of mechanical experience and confidence - if you could use a step-by-step on cambelt replacement I'm sure we can help, but it's pretty straightforward, no different to most other belt-driven twin-cams.
Looking forward to following your progress!
Re: Newbie Excel owner
Posted: Mon May 26, 2025 16:51
by TonyL
Hi Ady.
Looking forward to hearing more as the project progresses, & seeing some pictures.
Re: Newbie Excel owner
Posted: Mon May 26, 2025 17:35
by AndrewWebber
Welcome, get it going and safe and then get out and use it!
Andy
Re: Newbie Excel owner
Posted: Tue May 27, 2025 10:15
by Pete Boole
Fantastic car to inherit!! Welcome to the forum
Pete