Finally some more progress!

Jeff87ta · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:18 pm Post subject:

Bought some more parts for the old girl today. Planning now for a respray!
Really enjoying being able to drive it around now, got a buzz today when I parked next to a 3rd Gen Camaro at the shopping center today Razz

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TA350 · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 8:30 pm Post subject:

Jeff87ta · Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 9:17 pm Post subject:

It was supposed to be a buy it & drive it deal when I bought it. The sh!t hit the fan when I tried to register it in NSW ( was ACT ).
Got my new window seals/panel cap thingies today. Here is how it stands now.

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Jeff87ta · Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 5:41 pm Post subject:

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Jeff87ta · Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 5:17 pm Post subject:

Ok so I have been finding some gremlins in the car since I got it rego'd. It has had a bit of hesitation on take off & coolant leaking around the manifold. So I pulled out the tools today & surprise surprise, half of the bolts on the passenger side of the manifold were loose. Tightened them up & went for a test run. Finally there is no hesitation on take off! Bonus! Hopefully there will be no more coolant leaks either.
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LarsZee28 · Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Posts: 944 Location: Perth

I love when a potential crisis situation turns into a real simple fix!!!
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TA350 · Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 10:50 pm Post subject:

yes, its amazing how we usually think of the worst.

start at the basics and work your way up.

nice work jeff.
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Jeff87ta · Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:31 pm Post subject:

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Jeff87ta · Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 8:07 pm Post subject:

Went & got the timing checked & reset on Monday. The mechanic that did the engine swap said he tried to set the timing but had to bridge the aldl. When I went to a different mechanic on Monday he checked it & asked did the car feel gutless. Yep, sure did. Discovered that the timing had been set on zero. Ten minutes & $20 later it was reset & running like a different car. I can't believe what a difference a bit of timing has made to the power. It is going back in a couple of weeks for a tune. Much more fun to drive now! Very Happy

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LarsZee28 · Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Posts: 944 Location: Perth

Not going back to the first mechanic I hope Razz

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Jeff87ta · Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 5:31 pm Post subject:

No. The first mechanic has shut up shop now, but i would not go back if he was still in business.
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Jeff87ta · Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2010 7:52 pm Post subject:

AAACK! Transmission shat itself, had to have it rebuilt. $2500 ( that I really didn't have ). Nearly have a completely new driveline, touch wood that nothing goes wrong with the diff now. Rolling Eyes

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