Took it out for a quick spin. Got stopped for speeding (78kph in a 50 zone). Got a warning, but got a $110 fine for my temporary plate expiring. My fault, I know. Car is back in the garage.
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Took it out for a quick spin. Got stopped for speeding (78kph in a 50 zone). Got a warning, but got a $110 fine for my temporary plate expiring. My fault, I know. Car is back in the garage.
Spent St. Paddy's Day working on my Irish car. My brother-in-law came over again to help out.
This time we replaced:
Catalytic convertor - the old one was completely shattered inside.
O2 Sensor - Old one was fouled and black with soot from a too rich condition.
Fuel injectors - Newer ones to replace the old ones which weren't closing properly and dripping excess fuel - see above.
New aluminum heat sheild to romve the cancer causing asbestos.
Dialed in the fule/air mixture with the dwell meter and she's fluxing perfectly... no more big swings out of range and the gas smell is gone from the exhaust. I think I'm gonna roll the dice at DEQ tomorrow and see if she'll pass emissions. If so - custom plates and I'll be free to drive it regularly.
Slainte.
Steven
That's for the muffler right?Quote:
Originally Posted by mluder
Yep. Bought the standard size one from John Hervey at SpecialT.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris Burns
I also installed his catalytic convertor which had a heat shield built in.
Steve
Removed one retaining strip for the four engine cover vents. (yea, I really work fast sometimes!) This is in preparation for soundproofing the engine lid. The OEM vents will not be going back on. Will be for sale with the retaining strips.
ooh I could use a few of those strips, but I do have another idea to retain my grilles as the stock ones arent that tight fitting.
I refilled my coolant but ill have to wait to bleed it later. also started on making a stainless replacement for my rusty bent rear fascia support.
Lowered the rear SPAX shocks slightly with my new spanners from Jegs. Installed Hervey clutch bleeder and bled clutch. Played chicken with a determined leaking water pump plug bolt (and lost). Turned, made a fist, punched garage wall, fist went through the sheet rock, big hole. Wasn't totally expecting that.
Got pissed off with my slipping box. :angry0:
Wow, I guess what my parents said about plaster walls really is true... Good luck cooling off!Quote:
Originally Posted by rundmc
Got pulled over, let off with a warning to just slow down. 83 in a 65. I was on a downhill passing cars like it was my job, but it didn't feel fast at all.