The second one you bought looks nice and tidy for its age. Nice work
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The second one you bought looks nice and tidy for its age. Nice work
It had a few minor issues that needed attention, but with only 80,000 Km on it, I thought it has potential...Quote:
Originally Posted by hazrd
I did the following 'Engine Work' on it during the week...
Check List:
Lower Manifold - Upgraded
Fuel Injectors Serviced - Fitted
Metal Cam Covers - Upgraded
Spark Plugs Denso Twin Electrode - Fitted
Upper Manifold - All Components Fully Serviced
Replaced Old Gaskets and various Coolant Hoses
Header Tank Coolant Reservoir Cleaned Up
I was so relieved, when it started up first go!!!
The Engine Work for 'The Stocky' is now complete...
Today, I clocked up 85,000Km...
I'm really enjoying driving this car, after doing the recent Engine Work...
Over the last few days, I've been observing for oil leaks, and can gladly say 'not a drop' in sight...
Being that I'm still motivated, I sorted out the issue with the bonnet not opening, every time...
The clip that secures bonnet release cable, wasn't holding too well...
I went to the Wreckers and got clips off an Astra, and a Barina...
I fitted the replacement clip, adjusted the cable, and all seems to be working well so far...
I replaced the Side Indicator Gaskets, as they were old and crusty, and causing stains on the guards...
I also fitted a Battery Jacket, to give the Engine Bay back some of the 'Original Factory' look...
Next focus will be on getting the 16" Alloys, cleaned up...
Then fitting them with the Brand New tyres I bought back in January!!!
Thats awesome mate. That's pretty much what I did to my v6 cali when I bought it. it gave me 2.5yrs of trouble free motoring!
The Stocky drove rather nicely when I first got it, but it's heaps smoother NOW after the recent Upgrades...Quote:
Originally Posted by hazrd
At times it used to faint and feel like it was about to stall, so I think this was one of the reasons why the previous owner, Sold it...
I heard the ticking sounds coming from near the right foot panel, and knew straight away what needed to be replaced...
The Fuel Pump Relay!!! ;)