Turbo Engine Rebuild
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scam75
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Well that's the lights fixed now, 2 x bad earths for the fogs and 1 x gubbed indicator unit was to blame.
Get it back later then need to swap over the temp gauge for my spare one as it's been going mad and change over the trim that houses the clock and hazard switch as the hazard switch has sunk into the dash board (luckily I have a spare trim and switch)......then i might put on my shiny new set of wheel nuts as a finishing touch. Exciting!
Stuart
Get it back later then need to swap over the temp gauge for my spare one as it's been going mad and change over the trim that houses the clock and hazard switch as the hazard switch has sunk into the dash board (luckily I have a spare trim and switch)......then i might put on my shiny new set of wheel nuts as a finishing touch. Exciting!
Stuart
blade7
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No slight was intended, and for what it's worth the colour, sunroof delete and wheels on your car are pretty close to my ideal spec. And no doubt the paint is better than on my car now. I still reckon the ride height is too low thoughFair enough, it's easy to get defensive with all the time and effort I've put in lately with engine and body work!
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scam75
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It is too low, I concur. You do get used to taking speed bumps at 3 mph after 15 years.....
As you will be well aware, it would need re-indexed at the rear, a job I have not undertaken yet nor have the appetite to do any time soon! It's something I will do eventually to coincide with a suspension refresh once I've had a couple more years out of my newly refurbed GAZ Gold units.
When I last had the geometry set-up done, I asked if they could lift it a little on the rear eccentrics, but there was next to nothing available to use.
Stuart
As you will be well aware, it would need re-indexed at the rear, a job I have not undertaken yet nor have the appetite to do any time soon! It's something I will do eventually to coincide with a suspension refresh once I've had a couple more years out of my newly refurbed GAZ Gold units.
When I last had the geometry set-up done, I asked if they could lift it a little on the rear eccentrics, but there was next to nothing available to use.
Stuart
scam75
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I can be lifted a bit no problem on the front with the ride height adjustment, it will be going for another geo set-up at some point soon as both front shocks have been removed, fixed and replaced since last one, and just set up as near as possible by eye. So it's on my to do list.
Having been there, done that, I was very glad that I didn't need to drop the entire rear subframe again to reindex it after my recent rear end refurb. It measures the same both sides to the top of the wheel arch, I did it by eye and some strategically taken photos before I took it apart. It is however a real PITA trying to get the torsion bars back into the housing in the right position and that is with everything refurbished and new bushings... If it needs adjusting, I will leave it to the suspension guys when I eventually get it all aligned.It is too low, I concur. You do get used to taking speed bumps at 3 mph after 15 years.....
As you will be well aware, it would need re-indexed at the rear, a job I have not undertaken yet nor have the appetite to do any time soon! It's something I will do eventually to coincide with a suspension refresh once I've had a couple more years out of my newly refurbed GAZ Gold units.
When I last had the geometry set-up done, I asked if they could lift it a little on the rear eccentrics, but there was next to nothing available to use.
Stuart
scam75
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Indeed David. Anyway, a job for later. Car is now back. Was sitting fully valeted, painted and fixed, waiting on me and the heavens opened on the way there, also a bird took the opportunity to put a big rotten dump down the drivers door. Thankfully it was removed with ease on a soaking wet door. Car now home and looking pretty ready for the previously mentioned minor works and all is good for this moment in time. I love my old car. For now............
Huge shout out for my paint guy who kept to his original quote when things went way above and beyond the original estimate, and also paid the spark and the window guy, as well as fitting the valance support and bonding hockey sticks and doing the full sides stone chip that were not mentioned at the start. And doing a fab job. Happy days.
Huge shout out for my paint guy who kept to his original quote when things went way above and beyond the original estimate, and also paid the spark and the window guy, as well as fitting the valance support and bonding hockey sticks and doing the full sides stone chip that were not mentioned at the start. And doing a fab job. Happy days.
scam75
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I think the angle of that side on picture, with water underneath after a wash, makes it look a tad lower than it is. However, it is too low! I've yet to tackle lifting it a bit as it needs re-indexed which I'm sure will be a proper pain in the chuff. It was re-indexed before I bought it. In 15 years and 77k miles I've become accustomed to it however, speed bumps are not my friend. Them aside, its honestly absolutely fine.
blade7
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Stick some height adjustable coil overs on the rear, and you wont have to reindex to raise the height.
I think the angle of that side on picture, with water underneath after a wash, makes it look a tad lower than it is. However, it is too low! I've yet to tackle lifting it a bit as it needs re-indexed which I'm sure will be a proper pain in the chuff. It was re-indexed before I bought it. In 15 years and 77k miles I've become accustomed to it however, speed bumps are not my friend. Them aside, its honestly absolutely fine.
scam75
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Really, I was not aware of that, that is good to know!
I'm planning a suspension refresh in 2/3 years time. GAZ have promised me a really good deal when the time comes. I've just had both front shocks fixed with new rods and a service so want to get a couple of years out of them before my next move. I will consult with them about height adjustable rear coil overs. Despite my issues with the front dampers the rears are going strong after 13 years, although corrosion will end up being the death of them.
Cheers
Stuart
blade7
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Well I'm not sure exactly how much you can raise the height just with rear coil overs, but when I fitted the KW's I adjusted the rears so they were just taking the weight of the car. Some do remove the torsion bars and fit heavier springs on the shocks, and then you can adjust the height as you please.
scam75
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7,000 miles now since the rebuild and bar the blip with the MAF sensor, car not missed a beat. No oil or coolant leaks. Had a road worker today come over and chat about the car in B&Q car park, was astounded with mileage, age and condition, loved the car. That and driving perfect (for now!) makes it all worthwhile!
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