Robin Hood 2b With Vauxhall Xe

[Richard Grove]

Time has come to TRY and part with my Hood. Since building the Firefox the Hood has not been used as much as it deserves and it does not make sense to keep spending money on tax, insurance etc. as it now spends most of its time parked in the garage. I am planning to concentrate on track days with the Firefox this year and am looking to start another project some time soon so the garage needs to be cleared. My wife could just about understand me having 2 kit cars but 3 would be pushing my luck!! The funds raised will also help to pay for the my son to participate in 14+ sprint competition at Barkston Heath.

 

So here is your chance to get yourself a well built Hood with that little something extra - Vauxhall 16v.

 

Robin Hood Project 2B kit purchased Dec-01. SVA passed and registered Jun-02. 9500 miles since SVA, 3500 miles since XE engine change. Loads of receipts, MOT certificates etc. Taxed to Sep-06. Will be sold with 12 months MOT.

 

Vauxhall 2L “XE” 16 valve engine (170+BHP)

ARP heavy duty rod bolts (rev to 7500 rpm)

New main and end bearings

QED baffled alloy sump

Dellorto DHLA 45 carburettors with twin cable linkage

QED alloy inlet manifold

Alloy ram pipes

Piper cross sock filters

Facet red top fuel pump

Filter King fuel pressure regulator

Jaguar XJ6 rubber engine mounts

4 - 1 stainless steel exhaust system

Wunoff re-packable stainless steel silencer (98db)

Stainless steel exhaust manifold heat shield

Vauxhall 8 valve distributor & ignition amplifier

82 degree thermostat

Thermostatic controlled radiator fan

Stainless steel expansion tank

New Cam Belt

Type 9 5 speed gearbox

QED alloy bell housing

Heavy duty clutch

Mild steel chassis

Stainless steel panels

Double wishbone suspension with coil over dampers at front

TR7 bucket seats

Floor mounted pedal box

Battery cut off switch

CD player

Four point Sabelt harnesses

Stainless steel fuel tank

Full weather gear (roof & side screens)

Heater

Ford alloy wheels

Mini wiper system

Mountney 10 inch steering wheel

Claxton horn

Braided stainless steel front brake hoses

Spare Wheel

Jack & emergency tool kit

New battery, coil, plugs & HT leads

 

If I was keeping it next job would be to fit new Coil Over Shocks on all corners. Over the winter one of the hydraulic tappets has got a bit “sticky” and is a little noisy until the engine warms up (common with XE engine) and there are some small cracks in front near side mud guard. Other than that everything is in good order and it will be getting an oil & filter change next weekend.

 

£6500 ONO

 

Contact me via e-mail - rich.grove@virgin.net

[Richard Grove]

And the important bit

[Richard Grove]

New set of hydraulic valve lifters fitted today so engine is now sounding a lot better. Also done oil & filter change using 5-50 fully synthetic motorsport oil.

 

Car will be at Stoneleigh Sunday and Monday if you want to take a look.

 

Thanks

 

Richard

[Richard Grove]

Price reduced to £5850 ono.

 

Collected donor car for my sons new project today so we really need to make some space now.

 

On return from Stoneleigh I noticed the 2B was leaking oil from the camshft oil seal so have new seals to fit this week. Will also be fitting a new timing belt, guide pulley and tensioner pulley this week.

 

Thanks

 

Richard

[Big Jim]

don't forget the bolts that hold both pully's on, i would change these for allen type bolts, check out the torque settings on these, they are bloody tight and then some!

[Richard Grove]

Cam shaft oil seals replaced, new timing belt, tensioner pulley and guide pulleys fitted with allen type bolts.

 

£5350 ono.

[Richard Grove]

OK any takers at £4750

[Richard Grove]

Still for sale at £4750 ono, MOT to July 2007, Will be putting 6 months tax on at the end of the month when the current disc runs out.

[Guest Mike-16]

OK any takers at £4750

 

Hi Richard

 

I am very interested in your car,

Regards Mike.

 

 

 

Post edited to remove personal details.

 

PM set with the details on. Big Jim

Edited August 31, 2006 by Big Jim