QLD Hello there OZVR4

[matto2008]

Hi there, Name's Mat

Proud owner of a 1996 EC5A Galant VR4. Im here looking for advice and help, and hope in some way to contribute to these forums.

 

[matto2008]

really could use some help actually, although im proud of my car im a little distressed by it, having a few engine problems.

 

[Size1]

Welcome Matt everyone on here is really helpful and plenty knowledge too. These cars can be distressing at times but very rewarding too. How long have you had the car?

 

[Size1]

unclepaulie's infamous welcome template


Useful threads:
http://ozvr4.com/forums/showthread.php?11-INDEX-Look-here-FIRST
http://ozvr4.com/forums/showthread.php?6799-Cyber-Scriber-s-guide-to-Galant-Legnum-common-problems
http://ozvr4.com/forums/showthread.php?9330-The-most-important-thread-on-the-forum.-MUST-READ
http://ozvr4.com/forums/showthread.php?4889-Staged-Upgrades
http://ozvr4.com/forums/showthread.php?7229-Legnum-Galant-Production-Info-HELP


If you are wondering why you can't post a new thread somewhere, it's because for full access you need to be a Premium Member ($15 a year):
http://ozvr4.com/forums/payments.php

 

[Gt_Galant]

Welcome To OzVR4

Do you have photo of your car ? Sometimes people here might recognize it and maybe know it.

Hopefully problem your having is a easy fix, what it doing ?

 

[mookers]

Welcome aboard, Mathew

 

[matto2008]

Thanks for the warm welcome folks! ive had it a total of 4 months, was all roadworthy and all that with a legit sale, but you never know what kind of ape wrote the safety cert. shes chugging like a diesel and smelling of fuel. i changed the plugs and tested the coils and they were fine, tomorrow i will replace the O2 sensor and the coolant sensors. I took a leap with the coolant sensor by buying magna/gto/pajero/triton/hg galant compatible ones so i hope they will fix it. it all started after a spirited run, i babied it home and thats where shes been since. (a week ago) Ill get a photo up soon but for now ill attach one here.

 

[mookers]

Nice wheels, they look so easy to clean!

 

[matto2008]

yeah they are, amazing. prob is though, the car is having a bad idle and i cant drive it anywhere atm. ive changed coolant temp sensors, o2 sensor, spark plugs, tested coils, checked all intake piping and intercooler, no hissing of any substancial vacuum leak and im lost for ideas. im gonna take a look at where the timing is lined up, its a last ditch attempt before i declare my ecu dead and replace it.

 

[VOLK]

Whoa don't jump straight to dead ecu, do a boost leak test and ensure your TPS is correctly aligned as a basic start. Also check your fault codes via the link in my sig.

 

[GMan]

Welcome to the forum! Those are very interesting tail lights you've got there. Hope your problems get sorted soon. Plenty of experts on here to help!

 

[Guest]

Have you run codes to check for errors ( link is in VOLK's signature in the above post)
Could be a multitude of simple things, was it fine before this "spirited run"? Is so, what happened and how did the symptoms start to show?

Sent from the fires of Mt Doom

 

[naughtika]

welcome and dont forget to check out the QLD section

we do have an EOI for a workshop day, it'll be good to come and say hello

http://www.ozvr4.com/forums/queensland.43/

 

[Smurph]

Welcome