My name is Russell Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 A mate of mine builds good exhaust and reasonably cheap too - just dont tell him you know Unka Jake.. Oh real, im booked in for it to be done tommorrow morning, he is only charging $270 with a join at the extractors (Flange?). Compared to pitstops $750 odd i thought that was way cheap just dont tell him you know Unka Jake....? Haha how come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d.p.n.s Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Yeah easy as its just a solinoid kit, you can get them on trademe....http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... htm...easy to instal as long as your escort is the later model that has the door unlocking tab at the top of the door not the earlyer models that have the built into the handle. Am just having a play around with installing the thermostat, newb question but where do ya plug her into the pinto? into the block or the head? It looks like it would fit into the blocks hole is that correct? you know the part on the head where the top radiator hose goes to.... well just unbolt that and the thermostat sits in there .there should be a spring like clip that holds it in place. dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclejake Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 [just dont tell him you know Unka Jake....? Haha how come Because he lives in the past, has his head in the clouds and everything that happens to him is someone else's fault. He is a pleasant, bright and engaging fellow with good skills though - and he can drive very well. Also - you know him already. Subject closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 A mate of mine builds good exhaust and reasonably cheap too - just dont tell him you know Unka Jake.. Oh real, im booked in for it to be done tommorrow morning, he is only charging $270 with a join at the extractors (Flange?). Compared to pitstops $750 odd i thought that was way cheap just dont tell him you know Unka Jake....? Haha how come Yeah that is real cheap!! - I don't think mr man would be any cheaper - and SUBJECT CLOSED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 We already have a thermostat in your engine Chris. I think your talking about something else? Unsure what tho, maybe temp sender unit?? Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 We already have a thermostat in your engine Chris. I think your talking about something else? Unsure what tho, maybe temp sender unit??Gaz Haha Temperature gauge i ment, you fellas should be able to interprate my retard know nothing about carness buy now and awsome england, anyways found out it goes in the hole to the side of the engine block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bistro Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 anyways found out it goes in the hole to the side of the engine block. back to yours then? heh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk1Mad Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Still looking good Chris. So what does the list of things to do include now? Is it out at you olds place now? What do your folks think? Bet theyre impressed!!! Haha. Im back in NZ on the 12th. Will be making a trip down to Welly for a few days to check this out at some point after that. Were also off to V8's in Hamilton, you should come up!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Still looking good Chris. So what does the list of things to do include now? Is it out at you olds place now? What do your folks think? Bet theyre impressed!!! Haha. Im back in NZ on the 12th. Will be making a trip down to Welly for a few days to check this out at some point after that. Were also off to V8's in Hamilton, you should come up!!! Mean bro yeah would like to will see what the bank account is like got an interview tomorrow so fingers crossed. Um to do list... Tune the carb/return spring Weld up the Gbox hole area Want new lower profile tyres Install pasanger seat lol half way there Get a new boot poper switch because i just managed to fry my one while soldering to it. put carpet in and a shroud around gearleaver install sounds, just not the same cruze n without music and i need something to defin out all the rattling. front wheels neew allignment as i put a new rack and tie rods in. allign headlights somehow as they are miles out, and new bulbs for indicators, headlights and brakes one of each has somehow managed to blow. tidy up all the wiring Make new retaining brake pins somehow managed to loose the last set i made. and yeah thats all i can think of from the top of my head Oh and i may of destroyed the Gbox already any a ways iv learn't its easy to get the escort going sidways up and down Korokoro locos are going to hate me. Having a working bee on Gazza's escort on Friday ... yay painting my favorite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bistro Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 sounds like cert/wof in no time. red steels are yours, come get them. cheep like the budgie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclejake Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 You should be fucking proud of yourself Chris. You are awesome. If you need stuffs for Gaz's paint job holla - but do it fast as another death means I am out of WN for the weekend at short notice and will not be at the new workshop after Thursday (until next week) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d.p.n.s Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 fuck you have done a realy nice job of that mate. and another mk1 gets to live how long till its road legal mate. dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 You should be fucking proud of yourself Chris. You are awesome.If you need stuffs for Gaz's paint job holla - but do it fast as another death means I am out of WN for the weekend at short notice and will not be at the new workshop after Thursday (until next week) That sucks to hear man. Going to do some sanding this weekend and prob next week so will steal compressor etc prob weekend after if all goes to plan. Ive got assignments im trying to push out of the way this week so we can work on car next week. Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCADTA Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Looking good mate. Any tips for painting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Chur boe. The main two are painting with the correct air pressure from your gun and adding more thinners when mixing paint than suggested especially with clear coat otherwise it will go on to dry. And get cloths from the paint shop that are called tack whipes or something? UJ? and wipe the car down with them seconds before pinting they pick up all the dust. Appart from that i would say you have the rest under control from the look of the awsome job your doing so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowgan Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 how much did them 175/50/13s cost boe? and how long to get them/ who thru? am needing to buy sum soon. cheers lowgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 mean be hope you get it all sorted asap. also saw this wee poppet in your thread and lol'd hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 First qoute was $205 and i was like oh fuck 2nd quote $170 little better and the 3rd quote which i went with was for $150 for bridgstones from boe repairs. They are on there ways from Dorkland so overnight hopefully. You just have to haggle them down and ring around telling them what other people have offered you, 6 months ago i couldn't find these tyres anywhere for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowgan Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 First qoute was $205 and i was like oh fuck 2nd quote $170 little better and the 3rd quote which i went with was for $150 for bridgstones from boe repairs. They are on there ways from Dorkland so overnight hopefully. You just have to haggle them down and ring around telling them what other people have offered you, 6 months ago i couldn't find these tyres anywhere for some reason. cheers a millions dude. nice paint by the way, fucking dig that colour hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Oops sorry lowgan my bad haha tyres are from Tony's Tyre service Petone Chris moment rite there yo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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