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Fair play Ian. The car is spotless with you.
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Originally Posted by DYL 4N
(Post 11432599)
Fair play Ian. The car is spotless with you.
Next up the backbox, bonnet underside and then interior out for some Valet machine luuurrrvvv! |
I had the weeping OS rocker gasket replaced today.
A complete kit with the rocker cover, plug, and oil separator gaskets and new rubber rocker washers were fitted along with new Millers Nanotech 10W40, Genuine Black Subaru filter and magnetic drain plug. Muchly thanks to Three Arches. OE STi back box is going on over the weekend. |
Superb. Keep up the good work lol.
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Just ordered some original Type RA decals from Japanparts.
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The badge below the rear light??
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Originally Posted by DYL 4N
(Post 11434422)
The badge below the rear light??
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attention to detail good work cap
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Something I need to do as well Ian at some point as indeed the wing badges, quick steer for the rear window and strut brace decal, interesting to read about the RA decal so I'll be interested in a new one when I'm ready here.
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Originally Posted by Silver Scooby Sport
(Post 11437831)
Something I need to do as well Ian at some point as indeed the wing badges, quick steer for the rear window and strut brace decal, interesting to read about the RA decal so I'll be interested in a new one when I'm ready here.
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Huge envelope, small packet and even smaller sticker. But it arrived safe. |
Originally Posted by The Trooper 1815
(Post 11442550)
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Huge envelope, small packet and even smaller sticker. But it arrived safe. I love this! I did exactly the same when I got mine. It's all about the details dude. We'll done:notworthy |
After a few weeks of shows, Europtrip and holidays the RA needs to get some TLC.
So, sorted some consumables out today and used the bits I had as spares from the Eurotrip. Plugs up first, out with the battery and air box and it's a 30 minute job. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps45b7868a.jpg PAS/alternator and AC belts where in fair shape but they have had a hard few weeks. Even though I use the AC rarely it was the one in the most need of a change. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps15f138a0.jpg I then got bored and took the rear bumper off. Removed the skin from the carrier and gave the exposed body work a good going over with some Bilt Hamber Wax Underseal. Took the vents off and was surprised at how good the interior cavities where. Fuel filler side. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps2620dbf0.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psf6f49f90.jpg Jack side. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps962498c3.jpg Surfex HD on the bumper bar before a rub down, rust treatment and a few coats of white Hammerite. Plenty of underseal on the rear valance. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psc1265701.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psf56205f6.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps30d34432.jpg Oil and coolant next then fuel filter. |
Where's the like button :D
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A bit more cleaning and preventative maintenance. Gave the bumper skin a good clean down.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...pscdbe1dc1.jpg As many of you know the rear number plate light brackets are made from very cheap and soft mild steel. These are not too bad but the screws holding the lenses in where starting to get soft. So to prevent rounding out they have been sat in ease oil all night. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps926fc6e4.jpg The brackets had a wire cup session and I drilled out the threads, the screws will be replaced with stainless nuts and bolts. A good dose of Hydrate 80 then paint tomorrow. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps2ec0c23f.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psee98cb12.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps7641f4f8.jpg |
Great work Ian... Where did you get the hydrate from that looks to be a great product.
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Originally Posted by Silver Scooby Sport
(Post 11525356)
Great work Ian... Where did you get the hydrate from that looks to be a great product.
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Bumper support sanded back, rust proofed and a few coats of White Hammerite. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psb2a34c50.jpg The same for the brackets, LEDs fitted and back together. Also got a bargain for £20 from "impartsb46". OE in the original box, http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps12195096.jpg |
My mirrors were looking very tired as well Ian and I had them sprayed sheen black and they really look good it's a job to tell they have paint on them.
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Originally Posted by Silver Scooby Sport
(Post 11541704)
My mirrors were looking very tired as well Ian and I had them sprayed sheen black and they really look good it's a job to tell they have paint on them.
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Great job Ian looking great ,
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Did you get both sides ? :) they are different to our V2 ones, ever so slightly bigger :)
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Looking good Ian, the car has proven to be a real peach of a buy. :)
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Originally Posted by 53
(Post 11542102)
Did you get both sides ? :) they are different to our V2 ones, ever so slightly bigger :)
Stu, Not yet but the plan is forming. The earlier V1/2 mirrors are more square. Whilst the oil was draining yesterday I put the new IC Hose on. I had some help but the lack of opposing thumbs proved a little challenging. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psebf53f85.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps68ffa0a9.jpg The difference was quite stark once the hose was off. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psf404f588.jpg Coolant, Thermostat, Coolant pump hoses and top rad pipe next :thumb: |
Great work Ian.... Small tinkering is going to make a huge difference to this car.
Are you planning a full machine clean at some point ? |
Originally Posted by Silver Scooby Sport
(Post 11542860)
Great work Ian.... Small tinkering is going to make a huge difference to this car.
Are you planning a full machine clean at some point ? I'll get the Bat Cave this week to finish the coolant and stuff mentioned above. |
Originally Posted by The Trooper 1815
(Post 11537765)
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Bumper support sanded back, rust proofed and a few coats of White Hammerite. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psb2a34c50.jpg The same for the brackets, LEDs fitted and back together. Also got a bargain for £20 from "impartsb46". OE in the original box, http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps12195096.jpg Tidy job Ian and the mirrors were a steal :thumb: |
Some bling.
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Eye Eye :D
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Changed the coolant this week. So while I was at it a new thermostat was fitted along with the two small coolant bypass hoses. It was suprising how weak the spring clips had become and thankfully the new hoses came with new clips.
It was an easy choice then to change the top and bottom hoses, Gates and OE Subaru being the best options for me. Back in The Bat Cave this weekend for a bit of front bumper off, strip, clean, paint and replace. |
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