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Forum: Wanted 23-04-2019, 12:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 279
Posted By Viper76
GC8 Dash and steering rack

hey all,

just throwing this up to see how I go.

I am chasing a steering rack for a 99 GC8. Mine is on the way out. Anyone have one in reasonable condition they want to part with?

The...
Forum: Mechanicals 29-06-2015, 01:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,361
Posted By Viper76
I use dash command (paid app) or track addict...

I use dash command (paid app) or track addict (free app) for different things on my commodore.

E85 mixture ratio for instance is in track addict.
clearing codes is in dash command
Forum: Wanted 31-05-2015, 10:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,013
Posted By Viper76
Is that car really worth $30K?

Is that car really worth $30K?
Forum: Cosmetic 24-05-2015, 02:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,446
Posted By Viper76
Bump an old thread again :) I've copied this...

Bump an old thread again :)

I've copied this and my locks open for only a second then close. Also my drivers door does not move. I assume because my drivers door isn't opening its switching back...
Forum: Wanted 22-05-2015, 11:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 573
Posted By Viper76
short shifter get from Ultrex. Got one 2 months...

short shifter get from Ultrex. Got one 2 months ago.
Forum: For Sale 21-05-2015, 10:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 672
Posted By Viper76
bump

bump
Forum: For Sale 21-05-2015, 10:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 480
Posted By Viper76
SAAS Water Temp Gauge

Have a 2 5/8" SAAS Farenheit water temp gauge I want to offload. I wanted celcius not F so swapped it over.

comes with sensor (unfitted), wiring (still tied up and unused) and an
as-new...
Forum: Cosmetic 20-04-2015, 08:15 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 57,408
Posted By Viper76
Straightline2ten in Morley. Will not take my cars...

Straightline2ten in Morley. Will not take my cars or bikes anywhere else.

His name is Niall (pronounced Neil) and if you say viper sent you he'll be sure to look after you. Yes he knows me by that...
Forum: Mechanicals 20-04-2015, 08:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,765
Posted By Viper76
So a couple days on and really happy with the...

So a couple days on and really happy with the engine. Definitely a lot smoother, doesn't even move at idle whereas before would shake a little in the bay. Hasn't missed a beat and I'm just starting...
Forum: Mechanicals 17-04-2015, 04:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,765
Posted By Viper76
Been home for an hour. Topped up oil and put some...

Been home for an hour. Topped up oil and put some water in. Going to run a flush through just to clean a few lines before putting coolant in.

Idling beautifully and turbo winding on nicely. So...
Forum: Mechanicals 17-04-2015, 06:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,765
Posted By Viper76
Tonight I'll run it properly. Only gave it a kick...

Tonight I'll run it properly. Only gave it a kick to see I had spark.
Forum: Mechanicals 16-04-2015, 05:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,765
Posted By Viper76
Freshen up

Well all sorted and now running!

Lesson for beginners. Mark injectors 2/4 and cam sensor as all plugs are the same. Had cam sensor plug on injector.
Forum: Mechanicals 16-04-2015, 06:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,765
Posted By Viper76
So update Still no spark. Rechecked...

So update

Still no spark.

Rechecked the timing as I thought it was out. Was spot on, cam and crank sensors changed, put a pulse on the injector and that lit up so sensors are definitely...
Forum: Mechanicals 10-04-2015, 06:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,765
Posted By Viper76
Freshen up

Love some! Happy to pay if they can come look at it. Car is in forrestfield or anything o look for.

Camshaft timing is probably first question.

We lined up the single lines on the cam cogs to...
Forum: Mechanicals 10-04-2015, 06:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,765
Posted By Viper76
Engine is in, turning and won't start. Have fuel...

Engine is in, turning and won't start. Have fuel in the rails but obviously a spark issue somewhere.

Knew it couldn't go smooth hahaha
Forum: Mechanicals 08-04-2015, 10:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,765
Posted By Viper76
Yeah when it squished it showed we had too much...

Yeah when it squished it showed we had too much although we tried to be light lol won't hurt ;)

No I'd have to say that isn't true. We used it for holding gaskets in place, facing sealant etc on...
Forum: Mechanicals 08-04-2015, 07:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,765
Posted By Viper76
All back together so was time to drop it on ...

All back together so was time to drop it on

Just a couple hours to go now :)

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/08/980369febeb63627dcbf753c7d31444f.jpg...
Forum: Mechanicals 05-04-2015, 10:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,115
Posted By Viper76
Yeah I did. I'll give them a call Tuesday...

Yeah I did.

I'll give them a call Tuesday and ask why they weren't in there.
Forum: Mechanicals 05-04-2015, 05:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,115
Posted By Viper76
Had to leave it. Not sure whether it should have...

Had to leave it. Not sure whether it should have been in the kit but I expect it should have been. Oh well.
Forum: Mechanicals 05-04-2015, 01:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,115
Posted By Viper76
Rocker cover seal

Does anyone know where I can get 2 rocker cover seals today for a 99 WRX?

Engine seal kit didn't have them in it and now stuck!

Cheers
Viper
Forum: Mechanicals 04-04-2015, 03:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,276
Posted By Viper76
Anywhere between 10-11 depending on how much of a...

Anywhere between 10-11 depending on how much of a pussy I'm being is about the norm.
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 04-04-2015, 03:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 557
Posted By Viper76
You're on the Ellenbrook page?? If it was...

You're on the Ellenbrook page??

If it was earlier model I could come open it sorry.
Forum: Wanted 04-04-2015, 10:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 525
Posted By Viper76
All sorted. Thanks. I tried to delete the thread...

All sorted. Thanks. I tried to delete the thread but couldn't.
Forum: Mechanicals 03-04-2015, 11:00 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,765
Posted By Viper76
Because I don't have a spare 2.5k at the moment. ...

Because I don't have a spare 2.5k at the moment.

Don't have the money to do this either.
Forum: Mechanicals 03-04-2015, 08:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,765
Posted By Viper76
Hopefully have it all back together by tomorrow...

Hopefully have it all back together by tomorrow night and going in Sunday.

You'll probably tell me I'll be dropping it in saturday ;)
Forum: Mechanicals 02-04-2015, 09:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,765
Posted By Viper76
Freshen up

These are pure car porn!!!

Stoked with the job the engine exchange did on these heads. The 2nd pic is the previously damaged one that was araldited.

New water pump, thermostat and idler...
Forum: Mechanicals 02-04-2015, 04:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,765
Posted By Viper76
Wish mine was lol

Wish mine was lol
Forum: Mechanicals 02-04-2015, 11:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,765
Posted By Viper76
Few photos before I start putting it all back...

Few photos before I start putting it all back together. Old and new clutch, front timing gear and some fresh parts to put back on :)


...
Forum: Mechanicals 28-03-2015, 10:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,765
Posted By Viper76
Lol I'll post some shortly :)

Lol I'll post some shortly :)
Forum: Mechanicals 27-03-2015, 09:32 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,765
Posted By Viper76
I've ordered a complete engine seal and gasket...

I've ordered a complete engine seal and gasket kit to do every item I can, timing belt and bearings while its out and water pump. Next time it comes out is if the bottom end goes and an EJ207 is...
Forum: Wanted 26-03-2015, 10:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,207
Posted By Viper76
I definitely miss being able to put small...

I definitely miss being able to put small steering wheels on cars.

They a straight swap on to any wrx?
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 26-03-2015, 09:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 864
Posted By Viper76
Subscribed

Subscribed
Forum: Mechanicals 26-03-2015, 09:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,765
Posted By Viper76
Well I have caught a break. $100 to repair my...

Well I have caught a break. $100 to repair my cylinder head proper and remove the araldite holding it together.

Checked the liners and they look awesome, heads are in great shape so looks like the...
Forum: Wanted 26-03-2015, 09:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,207
Posted By Viper76
What's so good about those wheel?

What's so good about those wheel?
Forum: Mechanicals 25-03-2015, 03:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,765
Posted By Viper76
yeah did toss up on that option as well

yeah did toss up on that option as well
Forum: Mechanicals 25-03-2015, 12:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,765
Posted By Viper76
yeah doing all of the hoses and clamps now.

yeah doing all of the hoses and clamps now.
Forum: Mechanicals 24-03-2015, 07:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,765
Posted By Viper76
Update :) Took the engine out last weekend....

Update :)

Took the engine out last weekend. Today I took the intake off, marked all the leads, turbo off, alternator, plugged all the holes ready for a degrease tomorrow night.

Also ordered...
Forum: Wanted 23-03-2015, 10:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 525
Posted By Viper76
I'm about to pull my heads off tomorrow and can...

I'm about to pull my heads off tomorrow and can see if mine are good or shot. Should be fine though.

Will I need a retune with those heads too? Will it change compression or anything? Sorry I'm...
Forum: Wanted 22-03-2015, 08:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 525
Posted By Viper76
99 EJ205 cylinder heads

Hey all,

Anyone got a RH cylinder head they want to part with?

Happy to look at other offers of matched heads with some work done as well but RH is the most important.
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 22-03-2015, 08:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 587
Posted By Viper76
Yeah that's the only option. All good and at...

Yeah that's the only option. All good and at least I know for next time.

Missed something I really needed and should have PM'd. Lesson learnt :)
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 22-03-2015, 08:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 587
Posted By Viper76
That's a bit weird isn't it? Thought I'd have to...

That's a bit weird isn't it? Thought I'd have to pay to sell not say I want something.

That to stop thread shitting in for sale?
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 22-03-2015, 07:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 587
Posted By Viper76
For sale area

Hey guys,

Trying to reply to an ad in for sale and can't. Any ideas why I couldn't do that? I have placed a for sale ad before.
Forum: Mechanicals 12-03-2015, 12:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,765
Posted By Viper76
Freshen up

Hey guys,

I'm pulling the engine out of my 99 GC8 next week to fix the right hand cylinder head.

While it's out i'll also do timing belt and rear crank seal and more than likely freshen up...
Forum: Mechanicals 06-03-2015, 06:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,040
Posted By Viper76
Well I've got a temporary fix for an unknown time...

Well I've got a temporary fix for an unknown time period. Once I get shit sorted, order some heads etc I can then sort taking the engine out for a real fix.

After speaking to a few of the...
Forum: Mechanicals 05-03-2015, 08:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,040
Posted By Viper76
father n law is a mechanic and has a crane so...

father n law is a mechanic and has a crane so might be a job for him.

I am mechanically minded and don't have an issue getting dirty and really don't have the cash to hand over atm. Just spent...
Forum: Mechanicals 05-03-2015, 07:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,040
Posted By Viper76
Engine has 190K on it. When do they get done? ...

Engine has 190K on it. When do they get done?

If it's 2K I'll invest in some nice heads :P
Forum: Mechanicals 05-03-2015, 07:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,040
Posted By Viper76
Only way to get the head out is engine out hey?...

Only way to get the head out is engine out hey? If I could change the head without taking the engine out id be stoked but I don't have the gear to take it out and would need to pay. Know how much...
Forum: Mechanicals 05-03-2015, 07:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,040
Posted By Viper76
Yep. Pretty filthy about it. Got the car 4000kms...

Yep. Pretty filthy about it. Got the car 4000kms ago. Now I find this.
Forum: Mechanicals 05-03-2015, 06:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,040
Posted By Viper76
Well worst fears confirmed. They've tried to hold...

Well worst fears confirmed. They've tried to hold the head bolt in place using some sort of goo

Anyone with any ideas how I can fix this without taking the engine out?
...
Forum: Mechanicals 04-03-2015, 07:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,040
Posted By Viper76
I went and brought all new nuts for every stud...

I went and brought all new nuts for every stud and bolt I took off. Turbo, exhaust and head nuts. Just easier and $10 in hardware.
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