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Roman's 4GR V6 Carina discussion thread
thegreatestben replied to Roman's topic in Project Discussion
When I sold the 2gr from our blade that was killer by a bus, the guy who bought it remarked how hard it was to find a motor that wasn’t 600,000km ex taxi motor from aus. He had a camshaft snap in his harrier and it lunched itself which sounds like bad luck. -
Roman's 4GR V6 Carina discussion thread
thegreatestben replied to Roman's topic in Project Discussion
Lots of GR content in amongst this supercharged Mr2 build if you hadn't already seen it - https://www.mr2.org.nz/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=13904 -
I had a problem in my mr2 where the motor would hunt, it was small port head so was setup for power steering. Didn’t have power steering in the aw11 so had the idle up circuit looped. this made it really whack and the fix was to block both off instead of loop. Unsure if this is your scenario.
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Can’t say I’ve seen one of these before, I do appreciate an American car but never really think “I’d like one of those!” Well I’d like one of these!
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What cars have a decent size OEM alternator (120A+)?
thegreatestben replied to zep's topic in Tech Talk
Anything with electric power steering likely to have a meaty alt. -
What cars have a decent size OEM alternator (120A+)?
thegreatestben replied to zep's topic in Tech Talk
Hyundai looks like an easy 180a option 104210-1800 Cheap on rock auto if you look at hyundai genesis early 2010's -
That is decent, only ever managed 10L/100km in my crown and celsior. this makes me want another one
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ThePog again needs tech info about Carib shitboxes
thegreatestben replied to ThePog's topic in Tech Talk
Also assuming pulse wheel isn’t damaged or slid out of place. Some are a ring that is interference fit. -
ThePog again needs tech info about Carib shitboxes
thegreatestben replied to ThePog's topic in Tech Talk
It’s not had a cv or axle change? Different tooth counts on the pulse ring? -
I just had a better read through your thread on the laptop instead of phone. That engine is going to be super sweet, I had a bandit 1200 at one point and it was such a smooth effortless engine. The fronte's were always fun to pest around in with Joe & John but bleeding from the ears is probably not great long term!
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Yeah it's nice when sellers play along and it's better to accept a compromise up front because DT doesn't guarantee they'll pay up. The 335D I just bought had a noise from the rear of the car, seller reckoned runflat tyres were a bit old. Hmm drove it to Wgtn from Auckland and yeah that aint tyres. The seller kindly paid the $1200 bill to have it replaced.
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Yeah if infrequently I just check tyres and reset. It does work though because I had a nail in a tyre the last time it pinged. Was about 20PSI in the tyre when I made it to the station, probably something like a 10psi difference when the light came on.
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I'm no expert on cooling/airflow but looks like you could close in the air path to go through the radiator better? Looks fricken chur and still remember going for a ride in your other turbo tank.
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RE spark plug socket, I believe a pressed steel socket is the go to that mitsi peeps have in their tool box. Like so
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not a k11 KwS's Suzuki Swift of Sporty Slowness
thegreatestben replied to kws's topic in Other Projects
https://www.turners.co.nz/Damaged-Vehicles/Damaged-Cars-for-Sale/suzuki/swift/21993447 wheels + car attached -
not a k11 KwS's Suzuki Swift of Sporty Slowness
thegreatestben replied to kws's topic in Other Projects
His was white so pretty sure you're safe. -
not a k11 KwS's Suzuki Swift of Sporty Slowness
thegreatestben replied to kws's topic in Other Projects
This has reminded me that a young chap broke down outside my house in a manual swift sport. He'd learnt to drive in it and had it full of his mates. I checked if they were all good and it's exhibiting all the same signs you're expressing. Unsure how he got on but he openly admitted he rode the clutch all the time haha. I think 5 up finished the job. -
not a k11 KwS's Suzuki Swift of Sporty Slowness
thegreatestben replied to kws's topic in Other Projects
I know what you mean about shakey mirror, the z4 mirror glass was hanging on by a tiny bit of glue and would flap around like mad. Huge distraction! -
VG's grot bikes: CT200 AG & TA02 GYRO
thegreatestben replied to Vintage Grumble's topic in Two Wheels
tight, always see frugal fat fucks riding these into town. Living the dream -
SC units are self contained and filled with gear oil (or Toyota Genuine SC oil) defintely don't recommend plumbing the engine oil in :p
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Matt is ex Kaizen and also a GC