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Started removing the old alarms and realised the dash had to come out to do it properly , not a hard job , few screws and it's out , the dash has cracks along the top edge so it'll be going for repair at some point now it's off  And this is just half of what came out today , also removed the abs wiring , master cylinder and servo , I'll be using a twin cam sierra servo and m/c , has to come from a sierra with discs all round but can't find a second hand one so will try my local motor factors  |
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njw
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Ahh yes, I can remember removing an aftermarket alarm system from my missus old Fiesta as it was having intermittent starting issues, it was great fun trying to figure out what had been spliced and cut into and what should be there and what shouldn't (and this didn't actually cure the starting issue!).
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Nov 18, 2016 23:37:46 GMT
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Starting to get a hang of this wiring game , all aftermarket alarms and immobilisers removed , what seemed like miles of wiring all removed , all looks so much neater , now to repair the cracks in my dash and refit it This is a pic before the wiring was removed  Nice example of the workmanship I'm dealing with here !!!  |
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Nov 18, 2016 23:40:48 GMT
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Found several joins in the loom that were just wrapped round bare wire and loosely wrapped in black tape and show signs of shorting against the body , the joys !!
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  Inlet been stripped then vapor blasted and assembled with new cometic gaskets , injectors are getting sent to auto dynamix to get cleaned and flow tested when I'm back onshore , also managed to track down a bronze windscreen with a blue top tint strip as per factory , wasn't too badly priced either |
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Sept 10, 2017 23:11:15 GMT
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 I've been slowly working on the sierra lately , can't find the time this now with work and family , almost ready for an mot , sorely needs painted but a friend is going to machine polish it and basically tart it up so it doesn't look too bad , just want to drive it !! Body kit back on   |
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Sept 10, 2017 23:19:14 GMT
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Something I've mentioned before but is now done is the removal of the abs system , reason being is twice I've had the abs kick in doing some questionable speeds with only light pressure on the pedal and it was very scary , replaced a load of bits , checked all wiring and couldn't find any faults and it done it again so don't want to take the chance , off it went , 90% of the cars I've owned don't have abs so I'll manage just fine without !  It's a servo and master cylinder off a twin cam sierra with discs all round , this is one recommended for this job  And my brothers old Porsche he's imported from America , in need of a full restoration but not by me , will be going off to a specialist shop down south  |
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Sept 14, 2017 14:55:31 GMT
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Well after sorting out a few earths that weren't earthing because of paint (my fault!) it finally runs on all 4 , majorly overfueling so maybe faulty map sensor or water temp sensor , water sensor is new so maybe map sensor , car shuddered to a stop and wouldn't restart , after half an hour I realized I'd ran out of fuel ....
offshore tomorrow so all stop for another 3 weeks , sometimes I really hate my job
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quadra
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Sept 15, 2017 13:51:27 GMT
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Check your air inlet temp sender as well, if its broken then the ecu maybe compensating with more fuel. I had this issue on my car and my SECS monitor told me the sensor was faulty.
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Sept 15, 2017 14:32:21 GMT
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beautiful car , much prefer the astra lol ill get me coat
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Sept 18, 2017 11:12:00 GMT
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Check your air inlet temp sender as well, if its broken then the ecu maybe compensating with more fuel. I had this issue on my car and my SECS monitor told me the sensor was faulty. All the other sensors are new on the car , I bought a full set from Motorsport developments only sensor that's not new is the map sensor , but I'll 100% check the inlet sensor as it wouldn't be the first time I've fitted a duff sensor |
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Sept 18, 2017 11:13:02 GMT
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beautiful car , much prefer the astra lol ill get me coat The mk2 astra is a nice motor used to have a lot of gte's back in the day , my mate is building that one up to be a track day car |
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lightyearman
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GYJDM - Grimsby based Japanese car club - Find us on Facebook
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Sept 19, 2017 23:07:44 GMT
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Love it. Had a model of one of these when I was a little kid in around 1990 - I dare say that's what got me into motors
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'89 Honda CRX siR Glassroof Flint black fully restored track beasty
'90 Nissan S13 Pignose - pass the mig wire
'86 Mini - matt orange, 13" Wellers, Project 2018
'97 LDV Convoy home built camper/tramper van
'04 Saab 9-5 Aero HOT. Anyone want it?
'91 Honda VFR400 NC30 17,000 km from new
'87 Honda XR80 4 stroke baby crosser
'03 Mini Cooper S - honestly, they are fun...
'15 VW T5.1 LWB daily brick
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Nov 16, 2017 23:37:25 GMT
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 New engine loom being made by autodynamix , sick fed up with the way the car runs , only ever heard good things about this company and how the cars perform with a new loom , should be here soon can’t wait to fit it ! Is it sad that I’m super excited to get a bunch of wires ?? !! |
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Nov 16, 2017 23:44:38 GMT
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Nov 17, 2017 13:11:26 GMT
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Love the builds mate. Your dad is lucky to have you! I'm sure its given him a well needed boost. Or are you as lucky to have 60's mustang owning dad? ha
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Mk2 Golf 16V resto
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Love the builds mate. Your dad is lucky to have you! I'm sure its given him a well needed boost. Or are you as lucky to have 60's mustang owning dad? ha Thanks man , both lucky to have each other ! Means I get to cut about in his mustang till the Sierra is finished !! |
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Nov 18, 2017 20:27:46 GMT
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I like both cars and would happily drive or own either/both.
Hope your Dad improves. My own had the same dose , beat it and is 78 now!
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