What did you work on today?

[MatiLP640]

Yeah, exactly, I tried wrap but hydro dip would be much better and with time Ill do it as well as other wents

 

[MatiLP640]

After 6h finally done my AYC service

HUGE thanks to @pretzil for saving my ass again and bringing some tools and new plug!

Love being a mechanic lol

 

[Gt_Galant]

Wow, how the hell did you manage you screw that out looking like that ?

 

[MatiLP640]

I have some methods hahahaha thing is I couldnt undo it, no idea why. I did the same thing 5 times before without any problems... First Ive used 12 point socket, then 12 point spanner, then 6 point socket and then I knew it I have big problem lol, even vice grips didnt help so I had to use old and awesome hammer and chisel haha

 

[AKKO]

Watched more parts from the Galant go to a new home today... it's all for the greater good and will help fund the next project.

 

[Gav]

had my clutch replaced yesterday. and also fitted a optima redtop 34r.
also started to buy parts for my battery relocation

 

[Vladimir]

measured intake manifold ..
(1kg boost pressure)
red graph - new collector (1kg-303ps)
Green - Plant( 1kg-291ps)
1,2kg pressure rise - 315,9PS

 

[naughtika]

finally fixed the start stop issue that I have been having in the last 1.5 years

now for more play time

 

[VR45UM]

Fitted a replacement altenator today. Been having charging issues over the past month where car would charge up to 16.5 volts but as soon as I came off the throttle it stopped charging all together. Went with the jaylec counterpart as pricing was fairly similar.

New one was slightly bigger so fitting that slut was sooooo fiddly. But surprisingly easier than I thought it would be.

Much geed

 

[craig]

The last two night I've been working on my Super VR-4 after it sitting in the garage untouched for months with no engine in it.

Started stripping out the interior which is quite gross.

Removed the side skirts which are a bit damaged and need to be mounted properly.

The rear quarters need some work (hello @sidewayswizzard) as does the engine bay.

 

[sidewayswizzard]

Those rear 1/4 panels are easy, give me a challenge why don't ya. I'll file finish them We can build up the missing section of that kit too and make a splash mold Please can I paint that engine bay while the motor is out, pretty please!

 

[gumstick]

Repaired the surface rust and repainted under the battery tray

 

[gumstick]

Then installed the catch can finally

 

[Gt_Galant]

Old thread but a good one
So bringing it back to 2021.

Today I refurbished my original 16” series 2 wheels
Why you ask ? Because I’m bored in this lockdown.

Turned out pretty good, I think.

 

[neolam]

hello, i m new member here from adelaide.
i cant open a new post coz i m a new member.
so i just reply here
i m rebuilding my motor recently
ec5a 6a13TT engine
i bought a set of forged piston (81mm)
but when i measure the bore and piston, thats a bit strange
i think i m going to rebore it
but anyone had this problem before?

 

[raj]

Piston is not measured at the crown...refer to the engine manual, it's measures at the skirts. Also if you're using forge pistons you'll have to check piston to wall clearance as forg pistons requires more piston to wall than cast....so if you don't have the tools it's best to gt machinist to do the job

 

[neolam]

Piston is not measured at the crown...refer to the engine manual, it's measures at the skirts. Also if you're using forge pistons you'll have to check piston to wall clearance as forg pistons requires more piston to wall than cast....so if you don't have the tools it's best to gt machinist to do the job

i see, thanks a lot
i will take the block to machine shop to rebore it to 81.1mm
the forge piston is 81mm
is that ok?

 

[neolam]

Solve paint fade today
original color is T08 purple
but i decide to paint it in black colour
use BMW 475 Black Sapphire Metallic

 

[neolam]

valve polishing, valve seat grinding, valve porting, replace valve seal

hope i will get more power, more balance

 

[gumstick]

Fixed the floppy centre A/C vents by making replacement bushings.