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by robbo
Mon Sep 29, 2014 9:11 am
Forum: Members Rides & Introductions
Topic: got another et 18 months after having to sell my last :D
Replies: 0
Views: 9322

got another et 18 months after having to sell my last :D

Bought an ET off Chris yesterday, of all people my mrs says lets go have a look and then got her approval without even having to open my mouth to ask. Apparently what money I was under budget with on the $5k exa build has now gone to this car but I'm not complaining :P From what I could tell/Chris t...
by robbo
Tue Sep 23, 2014 9:17 am
Forum: Members Rides & Introductions
Topic: 1983 exa turbo - bayside blue and 81POLR!!!!
Replies: 67
Views: 50909

got lucky, put an inspection cam down all the cylinders, no damage. turns out the battery was failing to put enough power to the starter motor so an easy fix in the end. Thanks to everyone on the fb group for the advice!!
by robbo
Fri Sep 19, 2014 3:42 pm
Forum: Members Rides & Introductions
Topic: 1983 exa turbo - bayside blue and 81POLR!!!!
Replies: 67
Views: 50909

well the good news is that it drove ridiculously well and had all the power i could ask for... until it overheated on the freeway going home from a meet. another trip on the tow truck (3rd this fucking week) and will be spending time on the weekend trying to work out if i've done the head gasket or ...
by robbo
Tue Sep 16, 2014 9:31 am
Forum: Members Rides & Introductions
Topic: 1983 exa turbo - bayside blue and 81POLR!!!!
Replies: 67
Views: 50909

car has been towed from two workshops twice in the last week, the diagnosis being fucked wheel bearings and a worn hub where it meets the brand new ball joint on the driver's side... Just told the workshop to reassemble the car with all new parts, except the hub which i need to get first. of all the...
by robbo
Mon Sep 08, 2014 2:47 pm
Forum: Members Rides & Introductions
Topic: 1983 exa turbo - bayside blue and 81POLR!!!!
Replies: 67
Views: 50909

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by robbo
Mon Sep 08, 2014 2:43 pm
Forum: Members Rides & Introductions
Topic: 1983 exa turbo - bayside blue and 81POLR!!!!
Replies: 67
Views: 50909

car's booked into the mechanics in three days time to get four new re002 tyres, alignment and suspension checked, rear engine mount and slotted rotors installed. can't wait to drive it XD
by robbo
Thu Aug 28, 2014 4:09 pm
Forum: Members Rides & Introductions
Topic: 1983 exa turbo - bayside blue and 81POLR!!!!
Replies: 67
Views: 50909

car is registered with its custom plates and has new wheels on it. waiting on the cash to replace the tyres, get the wheels aligned properly and rear suspension bushes done on one side so that it is safe to drive.... so tempting to drive it when it is on the road outside teasing me haha
by robbo
Fri Aug 15, 2014 1:42 pm
Forum: Members Rides & Introductions
Topic: 1983 exa turbo - bayside blue and 81POLR!!!!
Replies: 67
Views: 50909

car passed blueslip first go but needs a bit more time to save up for rego, which will now be in two weeks from tomorrow when my custom plates arrive. 81POLR. lol finally replaced the o rings on the injectors so now the car idles properly, should have everything installed tomorrow so just waiting on...
by robbo
Wed Aug 06, 2014 9:37 am
Forum: Members Rides & Introductions
Topic: 1983 exa turbo - bayside blue and 81POLR!!!!
Replies: 67
Views: 50909

car runs, i'm pretty sure all leaks have been fixed other than the injector o rings lol in a drama filled week off last week instead of going away on holidays with the mrs i stayed home and bought paint and sprayed the car bayside blue with plenty of blue pearl. pics to follow after buffing is compl...
by robbo
Thu Jul 24, 2014 3:38 pm
Forum: Members Rides & Introductions
Topic: 1983 exa turbo - bayside blue and 81POLR!!!!
Replies: 67
Views: 50909

10mm ignition leads, rear engine mount, spark plugs and a sander all bought, dash is almost back in.

thinking about it, i may have knocked a plug when taking the dash out and that could cause the fuel pump not to work.....

thinking of getting some replica bride seats
by robbo
Wed Jul 23, 2014 1:19 pm
Forum: Members Rides & Introductions
Topic: 1983 exa turbo - bayside blue and 81POLR!!!!
Replies: 67
Views: 50909

cooling system has been completed, dash has had a new crash pad installed and painted ready to go back in the car got put in touch with a cheap auto parts store, so purchased a stock rear engine mount to replace the rooted one for the meantime they also had 10mm topgun ignition leads available for $...
by robbo
Fri Jul 18, 2014 1:23 pm
Forum: Members Rides & Introductions
Topic: My poor ET
Replies: 1
Views: 4562

good to see you're persevering mate, these cars can be mongrels in the number of things that go wrong but stick at it!
by robbo
Fri Jul 18, 2014 11:14 am
Forum: Members Rides & Introductions
Topic: 1983 exa turbo - bayside blue and 81POLR!!!!
Replies: 67
Views: 50909

all the carpet is out, threads have been repaired, front suspension and steering is all new and bolted onto the car, installed the new thermostat and flushed the cooling system, water pump was installed incorrectly so i'll have to do it again properly on the weekend i have vinyl paint for the new da...
by robbo
Mon Jul 14, 2014 10:30 am
Forum: Members Rides & Introductions
Topic: 1983 exa turbo - bayside blue and 81POLR!!!!
Replies: 67
Views: 50909

the car is now officially rust free, just have to tidy up the welds on the patch panels and then por15 the last few remaining areas :D so happy it's not funny mate advised me to insulate the car whilst I have it stripped down so I'll probably do that. finalised the aesthetics, the car is going to be...
by robbo
Thu Jul 10, 2014 2:16 pm
Forum: Members Rides & Introductions
Topic: 1983 exa turbo - bayside blue and 81POLR!!!!
Replies: 67
Views: 50909

intercooler and piping is all back on, no more holes front control arms have had new nolathane bushes pressed in, they'll go back in the car tonight along with the interior bar the dash which i haven't repaired yet mate's coming over in 2 days time to cut and weld in patch panels for the rust on the...