OSM Garage

Decided to try and find out where this annoying rattle sound was coming from in the engine bay. At first I thought it was the water pump but was actually the tensioner bearing.

So I replaced them both, along with a new cambelt. Also installed a thermostat as it didnt have one and the gauge struggled to move without one.

All was going well driving this car daily till about a month ago.

It developed (what I thought at the time) a strange miss

The car would run fine and drive in a 50kmh zone ok. When I hit the motorway it would cut out, jerk and run like balls. Young Bigfoot came to my aide one night on SH1.

So, I decided to replace items in the ignition system. I replaced the coil, dizzy cap, rotor, condensor, points, leads and spark plugs all with new items. Unfortunately this didnt fix it.

I described the symptoms to my father and informed that the issue is fuel related. 

Carb off for a clean

Tank out for a clean

New (old) fuel filter from Dads parts stock

Went to replace the fuel pump and as I removed the pump I found the spring that normally sits behind the lever arm sitting out of place

Its fitted with a rare 2 piece spring

Acquired a new fuel pump and installed it

Drove it home for the first time since cleaning out the fuel system and it drives like a champ again!

Happy days

I tried to get Tank to buy this. He was too caught up with C10s

Sweet score

Managed to score a cluster with a tacho. Extremely useful for the big RPMs this car can hit!

So, out with the old....

...and in with the old.

Also found a front bumper thats a bit straighter 

Ive got my eyes on an injected 4G15. Im just waiting for the guy to drop his pants on the price and ill grab it. This was meant to be my daily, its now turning into another project.

Story of our lives!

Still havent driven this thing home yet. Its been sitting at work waiting for a replacement radiator.

The previous owner said that the radiator leaks and that it has a blown head gasket (after money was exchanged ) They did include a head set.....

When I picked it up from the car haulage company and drove it to work it was puking coolant. The state of the radiator was toast.

Luckily someone was selling a MkI Mirage radiator on Trademe so I scored it, received it and installed it.

In the hole

I dont think it has a BHG as it struggles to get hot (no thermostat tho) The water that came out wasnt oily. It does need a new water pump (noisy).

So, I finally bought one.

I was hesitant in buying this one but not many have popped up for sale. Typically, as soon as I get this one a few have popped up on various websites.

I was told that it was a sweet runner, no worries. It wasnt till I handed over the cash is when they started to mention the faults......The joys with dealing long distance.

Anywho, this is my (soon to be once I fix a few things) daily driver. 

It runs the powerhouse 4G11 and yes, it has the SUPER SHIFT

Plans are to add some wheels, some low, and eventually some (slight) power

Scored a short shifter for the KM132

This is the measurement from 3rd to 4th with the standard shifter

Roughly 110mm of travel.

Here are the measurements of the short shifter from 3rd to 4th

Roughly 90mm of travel

The shifter is in a different position to the standard one. Took a little getting use to. When its in 4th, it looks like its in neutral.

That is all

JUST WOW!

Why is all the good stuff on the other island?!

I enlisted the expert services of Grant at GT Refinishers

I knew the quarter had been repaired in the past but apparently there was 10mm thick bog in some sections.

Dent pushed out pretty good

As for the rust, as usually, it was much worse than expected. Thank god I didnt tackle this myself. (Sorry Grant)

Looks like water may have leaked into the roof from the roof rack mount and settled in between the skins.

Hoodlining out

So this happened

Apparently not everyone knows the term "Merge like a zip". Ended up bump'n and grind'n up against a truck.

Needless to say, I was fairly pissed when this happened. 

So, off to the panel beater it went. Whilst it was there I decided to get a few things done that ive been holding off.

This rust in my roof has been getting worse and worse

And have these fender mirrors colour matched

The hoodlining also started to sag badly. You'll have to use your imagination for that.

YES, tell us more about this glorious place. Would you be able to take pics next time you're there?

Have you tried 13x7 wheels on your sigma? im hoping if the caliper rubs a bit then 5-10mm spacers will sort this out 

I have tried standard Lancer EX 13" wheels on the front and they didnt fit. Could try spacers. I cant remember if it was the smaller diameter being the issue or something else.

Hey bro, nice Sigma

Have you tried the modgies on? I have a feeling that 13" rims dont clear the front calipers.

I was looking at that Mirage too. If you decide to let it go, let me know.

Depends if the change of ownership has been done or not. I've never done one, I have just made sure the change of ownership was done online, at the time of sale, and i've had the receipt emailed to myself. I assume we are talking about the paper form, not an online one.

Yeah, I change the ownership to the new owners myself online. But I never fill out the disposal form. Wondered what happens when I dont fill out the disposal form.

Not really related to this topic but didnt want to start a new thread.

Ive sold a car. What happens if I dont fill in the disposal form?

Was that Maxs old wagon? From Tauranga ways?

Managed a PB of 16.8 in the Sigma

Cousin managed an 11.8 in his Commodore

Not much going on with this car. Its actually been off the road for a while.

Entered the annual Oldschool Drag Day this year which meant I had to get it road legal again.

Took it for a WOF and failed on pitman arm. Purchased a new pitman arm and fitted new ball joints whilst I was at it.

Needless to say, they needed replacing.

Obtained the drag pass

So now to install this

So I can do some of these

Lets hope the weathers fine!

No, I haven't plugged it up to check.

Ive put a gauge in the fuel line and seems to be running at the right pressures

48-50psi with the vacuum hose disconnected

40psi with the vacuum hose connected

There is about 500mm of hose between the fuel rail and the FPR. Obviously the FPR would be better directly off the fuel rail (as per factory). Could this be a possible issue?

Should I be watching what the fuel pressure does at WOT?

Sorry, I didn't explain the motor.

Its a 4G63 DOHC injected. I assume the computer looks after timing?