fulloc

Could it be as simple as fouled plugs?

and also what is the compression like?

I had an issue with my series 5 once where it randomly wouldnt start one day, i thought it was toast. i tried a few things but in the end took it to glen monroe (rotary power) he fooled around with a 1m long phillips right down over the back of the top mount (i was young/ wasnt watching) he adjusted a screw of some kind and it was good as new.

bridge e1 and te1 with a paperclip or wire (in the diagnostics plug)

idle should noticibly drop. you can then chuck the timing light on and move the dizzy round to the desired point

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those are also the listed plug for a standard rx8

used to sell shitloads off them. about $50 each iirc

gap?

Other companies also bring in their own ngk plugs direct so it may pay to shop around to find stock.

usually its timing related if you are getting intake backfire.

no random vacuum hose or plugs fallen off anywhere?

if i was still in welly id come help you out.

have you touched anything?

checked leads, plugs timing etc?

blocked fuel filter?

thats the drain back to the sump on the bottom by the sound of it

If you can, do a compression test, then re do it with a small amount of clean oil poured into the bores. This will often pick the pressure up and indicate rings are worn.

Sometimes rings just stick and you get a bit of smoke/ usase but not all the time which makes it confusing.

pretty sure all -fe are non interference.

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or take in a sample and match it up to something old and nissan?

looks hot though

Why would they be welded? never heard of that been done two a three piece before?

seriously?

shitloads of 3 pieces are welded...

^like

looks like a good platform, that front lip is a good score too

eagerly awaiting slam and wheels

i fail.

wifes dinner party

i think it could be alright just for testing etc. great if you are fooling with afms and plus turbo setups/ quads. possibilities are there i guess...

be cool if there was a cheap alternative especially as there are so any toyota loving OSers

i find it odd that you would need a new camshaft without anyone pulling the motor apart to see what condition its in...? has anyone checked plugs, leads, cap, points, timing, fuel filter etc etc for you?

where are you located?

its the same engine as an eb civic too which are cheap to get hold of, very very easy to repair diy if you get the manual from a library or similar. i once taught a gf to do a cambelt on one of these

i also know that the 1.6 sohc from the late 70's accord will bolt in to most early civics, probably easier than going efi with a city engine.

you can drive it.

i wouldnt drive far though...

take the belt off if possible and leave fluid in it to lube

What do you guys think of this?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-par ... 053134.htm

what would i actually be able to do with it oher than check figures?

and do you think they work?

seems like a very handy tool for bugger all cash..

http://www.staparts.co.nz/

http://www.segedins.com/

yea im kinda with you on this D1 im pretty sure if the gloria was insured your insurance company would just laugh at no WOF guy.

i was the no WOf guy in a similar situation some years back, needless to say i didnt my car fixed...

maybe hit up citizens advise bureau so we can get some actual facts on this.

i get that morally he should sort the guy out but i really dont think he can do shit about it

always puts a smile on my face, ive got a little rust to cut out next but its pretty minor really. someones definitely looked after it. i need to get it in the garage so i can pull the sunroof and patch it up. luckily the roof is totally sound and i have only a few minor spots by the boot drain holes.

looking at putting a 1gge in it next as i really want to keep it period specific and while the 1ge has enough torque to have fun in the wet it just wont rev. Also not really needing a cert is a plus.

couple of pics from the recent welly meet.

By fulloc at 2012-04-14

By fulloc at 2012-04-14

next on the list is get a little rust cut out.

once i get set up in my new garage and the wof runs out il look at pulling the motor and putting something a bit better in.

i also have a gt4 lsd which i will try get set up in the current t-series irs head.

should make for a bit more fun in the wet

running some engine flush through could help if the oil rings are stuck.

you'll need a specific tool to get the stem seals off with the head on.

ive heard you can cut a spark plug and weld an airline fiting to it. then you can pump compresed air into the cylinder and keep the valves from dropping down.

i had the same prob with a 4age, in the end i just pulled it apart, its probably gonna happen anyway...