Today I did something to my car (volume 2)

joujoujou

joujoujou wrote: »

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May get some better LED bulbs later. :cool:

That "later" took 6 1/2 months!

Once found a photo in the web showing LED panels specially designed to fit that light cluster. Tried to find them on ebay and few other places - no luck. But recently checked aliexpress, and surprise surprise! Ordered, got them and installed.

How these panels look like:





LEDs until now:





And LEDs now:





6 euro very well spent, especially the whole bundle consists of 2 sets of panels (6 items in total).

On the other note, Chinese smart lads made them that way there's no need to be aware (and follow) + and - thing - whatever polarisation is fine! :eek:

Dartz

New Sparkplgs. New Oil Filter. Fresh fill of 15W40

Rock and roll.

Not to bad for 30k.... ash comes off cleanly.

MetzgerMeister

That trailing plug seems to be fairly filthy!

Are you using RE7C-L and RE9B-T?

shietpilot

The release bearing started to make noise and send vibrations through the clutch pedal in my E36 during the last Trackdays.ie track day at Mondello Park.

I decided to remove the gearbox today and see what's up.

I removed the full exhaust, front section of the prop, starter, clutch slave cylinder, gearbox mount, shifter linkage and removed all the bell housing bolts.

This is what I was greeted with once the box was off:


Ball bearing balls at the bottom of the bell housing :eek:

This is all that was left of the release bearing. Only about half of the bearing balls were still in it


Factory clutch:


Finally the dual mass flywheel:


Cleaned up and left the car without a gearbox for now. I'll need to order in the parts and fit them next weekend. With the gearbox out of the way it makes it easy to change a few plastic coolant hoses that are common to go so I'll be ordering those as well. Should be all ready for the next track day soon

Dartz

RE7's went out. RE8's went in. Ordered by Mistake, but car seems happy.

Looks worse than it is - the ash came off fairly easily under a finger. It's probably just the 2-stroke oil ash.

Better Image:
https://imgur.com/NAWL5Jq

CJhaughey

Serviced my missus's almost bangernomics 08 Impreza, 10w40 and a filter and some small niggly jobs like a seized centre console lid that didn't allow it to close properly.
Wash and claybar.
Next job is transmission/diff oils F+R and then a cambelt change as its coming up to the 100k km mark.
Took off a Blueprint filter and replaced it with a Mahle, there was some difference in size between the two filters!

JohnBoy26

CJhaughey wrote: »

Serviced my missus's almost bangernomics 08 Impreza, 10w40 and a filter and some small niggly jobs like a seized centre console lid that didn't allow it to close properly.
Wash and claybar.
Next job is transmission/diff oils F+R and then a cambelt change as its coming up to the 100k km mark.
Took off a Blueprint filter and replaced it with a Mahle, there was some difference in size between the two filters!

It would be interesting to compare the 2 to the genuine filter because blueprint filters are usually very good.

gonzo1

Had a bit of a dilemma earlier this year when my Trusty Volvo S40 2.0D started to get the dreaded vibrate in the clutch pedal when released. It was at 380k km's at this stage so well overdue

I dropped it into my Mechanic for a few days, sure enough DMF was starting to go , added to this the Timing was due for replacement as well, and the Exhaust was starting to Rot :mad:

So I had a decision to make, either change up a few years or hold onto the car for another couple of years and get all the work done,

Apart from the high Motor Tax + possible difficulty in getting insurance in a couple of years I decided to get all the work done.

I've had the car since approximate 90k km's and the DMF has never given any trouble in my ownership so I did well to get this far :pac:

So I left the car into the Mechanic and go the following done,

Complete new Exhaust System
New Timing Belt including Water Pump
New DMF Kit
New Back Brake Disks + Pads

I know a lot of people may have scrapped the car or sold it for very little, but I actually like the car, and the Engine is running very well. She is due her next NCT in February 2018 so hopefully it will pass,

This is what she passed through over the weekend:D

http://imageshack.com/a/img923/359/Y6MpvR.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img922/4745/efG7qr.jpg

CJhaughey

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

It would be interesting to compare the 2 to the genuine filter because blueprint filters are usually very good.

Thats actually a good point, I'll get a genuine Subie one for the next service and keep the two old ones and cut them open.
I have faith in Mahle oil filters they are OEM for Honda diesels.
Open the Honda box and inside is a Mahle filter.
Subaru ones are made in Japan though.

rizzee

So the DS tape on my front number plate kept peeling off. After 2 or 3 attempts putting back on and the same result every time after a few hours of driving, I dug around the original number plate holder, gave it 3 coats of matt black spray, lined up the metal plates with the originals for the screw-points and screwed it in place. Also did the screws white instead of getting the screw-caps. Really like the result (car is filthy, jist off the motor way full of flies ,excuse the picture)

I also took apart the cup holders as one was stuck in place. Had to fiddle around with the spring and attach a cable tie to hold it in place as a piece of plastic broke inside, apparently a common problem. Anyway , it is back fully functional now. Happy days.

Hal1

Looks well, gives it a fresher look. The double sided tape sometimes works but not a long term solution imo.

rizzee

Hal1 wrote: »

Looks well, gives it a fresher look. The double sided tape sometimes works but not a long term solution imo.

Thanks! The back is still d/s taped but it is on a flat enough surface so no problem with that. Badly needs a scrub now.

nogoodnamesleft

Well on Saturday...After 10 years ownership and a lot of miles and playing with spanners I said goodbye to my faithful 2003 Passat B5.5.
After a 5 week search (bearing in mind I now live in the UK) I came up a few years to a BMW 520d F10 8 speed Auto with the later B47 engine (I didn't want to have issues with the timing chain prevalent in the N47 variant). Now to look for winter tyres!:

Kenny Logins

crasy dash wrote: »

Anyone used the 12v electric one that appears in lidl from time to time?

I have a Sealey manual one and it took 35min to take out 4.5l out of my car.

I see garages using the vacuum operated ones so if you had a compressor those would be far quicker

I found it useless. I would be quicker burning the oil off driving.

dar_cool

Cv boot on passat today. Lift makes jobs like this so easy

fancy pigeon

The Avensis got a wash the other day and despite my best efforts (yard brush, fairy liquid, old sponge etc) the windows refused to let the water away.

Now on most saloon cars I've had the water tends to get blown off when driving however this time it didn't. In yesterdays downpour I was looking through an opaque rear window :eek:

Last night I put rain-x on the 2 front windows, mirrors and rear window (windscreen already done from day one, first time I've had to put it on the rear window of a saloon car!) thus I can now piss on the windows and it runs off... Bliss! :cool:

It badly needs mats and deflectors, might have a nosey for a set at the weekend

Have to buy one wiper for it later today... The expenses spiraling out of control there

jacksie66

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MetzgerMeister

Is it possible that the oil is just overspill from a shaky hand when it was last topped up/changed?

jacksie66

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vintagevrs

So I ordered these about 6 weeks ago and only came today...



Two new clutches for my diff. I have new oil, seals and gasket sitting ready too so hopefully get a blast at it over the next week or so.

Engine is about to get fresh oil and filter too. New valve cover gasket going in there when I adjust the valves too.

How often should I change the plugs? I'm doing the oil and filter ever 4k miles, but plugs prob every 12k miles.

I'll try and take some snaps of the work, although when it comes to it the phone normally just gets used as my trusty torch.

Noccy_Mondy

Very long post!! Need to split into two

Been doing bits and bobs with the fathers jeep this past few weeks. Getting old so needs some upkeep to keep it looking fresh. All small bits, but combined they make a difference. Lots of pics

Ash tray that was missing from when we got it restored from a scrap jeep. Said jeep has a lovely set of bucket recaros so might nab them sometime!





Back towing eye and towbar needed some spraying, done it two years ago, but the rust spots were starting to re appear. All the spraying was done with a matt black spray









Rear under guard and front one were getting rusty, not a permanent solution but should last a while







Replaced the dealer holder with a Mitsubishi holder





Front fog lights weren't working and were riddled with rust. New ones were needed, main dealer wanted 150 each. Turns out the old ones were spurious so took the measurements and an educated guess. Very difficult to find the same size but bought a "ring" set, loom and all for 60 delivered, very good value. Only then did I realise that they were the exact same light as the ones that were in it! Pot luck! Old ones were stamped 2004, new ones 2015. Make the world of difference! Not wired up yet but are in place

Old vs New

Noccy_Mondy

Seats are getting a bit scuffed, so wanted to preserve them. Sourced a nice set of mitsubishi quilted seat covers. Bit skimpy in places, but do the job!







Wiper arms and blades were getting a bit dull, so gave them a quick going over with matt black. Wipers themselves are sweeping perfect, but the back was getting dull. Brought them up a bit.







Finally gave the interior a rub down and put in a set of rubber mats.





Would like to source a nice cover for the spare wheel at the back and give it a good polish & wax. Should be good to go for another year then!

spiggotpaddy

I've been searching for an open circuit for a week, DTC p0020. Turns out the end of the cam phaser had snapped from the bolt. I wasn't going to find that with a meter.

eringobragh

jacksie66 wrote: »

I hope so. I'll check it in a few days to see if it's filled the spark plugs up again..

It'll take weeks for it to fill up if it was like my MR2

Do feck all miles but the MR2 was leaking in sparkplug wells 1 & 4 - I ordered a new gasket it wasn't failure per se but the bolts had loosened over time


Anyway I changed it out while Id all the gear out :cool:

Slideways

Quick oil change and a check over today while it was bucketing down



Fitted new manual locking hubs to the Cruiser. Mud had gotten in and mad a shyte out of the old ones. $350
Putting the snap clips on the end of the shaft with a circlip pliers was a complete arse :mad:

pablo128

23 euro for these 2 parts. Cruise control for my dads 2013 Auris he got recently. Stay tuned for fitting tomorrow. According to YouTube it should take 10 or 15 minutes.

CJhaughey

Replaced the plugs in the Impreza, what a pain in the ass getting the coil packs out, I was getting pissed off until I saw a youtube video that recommended spinning them 180° and then it was easy.
The distance from the coilpack to the chassis is about 50mm or less so space is very tight and these go in at a right angle not 45 like some of the other engines I have seen.
Old plugs were a bit gappy so it wasn't before time to do them.
These should be good for another 40-50 before they need to be done again thankfully.

wotzgoingon

CJhaughey wrote: »

Replaced the plugs in the Impreza, what a pain in the ass getting the coil packs out, I was getting pissed off until I saw a youtube video that recommended spinning them 180° and then it was easy.
The distance from the coilpack to the chassis is about 50mm or less so space is very tight and these go in at a right angle not 45 like some of the other engines I have seen.
Old plugs were a bit gappy so it wasn't before time to do them.
These should be good for another 40-50 before they need to be done again thankfully.

That's what i hated will my impreza changing spark plugs was a bítch.

CJhaughey

wotzgoingon wrote: »

That's what i hated will my impreza changing spark plugs was a bítch.

I hear you! But hopefully seeing as this is a base model 1.5 NA these won't need to be seen for a long time from now.
Once I saw how you just spin the coilpack it was easier but still required a lot of stuff to be pulled out, Battery, Airbox, etc.
Interesting design of airbox, theres a big white tank under the airbox itself so that if you run through water and the intake gathers some up it will drain away hoepfully before hydrolocking the engine.

TrailerBob

pablo128 wrote: »

23 euro for these 2 parts. Cruise control for my dads 2013 Auris he got recently. Stay tuned for fitting tomorrow. According to YouTube it should take 10 or 15 minutes.

If it's a manual gearbox, you'll need an auto cancel switch for the clutch pedal too.