Good work, she should be as tight as a nun after you finish putting that lot on.
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Originally Posted by stoneface
(Post 7827406)
Good work, she should be as tight as a nun after you finish putting that lot on.
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I did notice something that worries me a little, there is oil on the o\s
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...s/IMG_7617.jpg and clean as a whistle n\s...some investigation needed methinks :wonder: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...s/IMG_7614.jpg |
Rocker cover oil seal
Not unusual to find them perished on the offside because of the heat from the manifold collector and up-pipe It's not the easiest job, but they can be replaced with the engine in situ |
Originally Posted by trails
(Post 7819564)
Drove down to Kent yesterday to pick up my roof rail delete trim from the now defunct Jolly Green Monster and have seen the new Jolly Peppermint Monster; thanks Simon :thumb: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...s/IMG_7564.jpg look much better! |
Originally Posted by Tim W
(Post 7827697)
Rocker cover oil seal
Not unusual to find them perished on the offside because of the heat from the manifold collector and up-pipe It's not the easiest job, but they can be replaced with the engine in situ |
Originally Posted by Jolly Green Monster
(Post 7827886)
nice to meet you too
look much better! |
Originally Posted by trails
(Post 7828262)
Thanks Tim, that makes sense. I assume I'm going to have to remove a load of ancillaries to get it?
if you undo engine mount and jack that side up it gives better access and less oil mess Simon |
Originally Posted by Jolly Green Monster
(Post 7828278)
not too bad, leads, air filter/maf, intercooler pipe (if fmic)
if you undo engine mount and jack that side up it gives better access and less oil mess Simon |
didn't fancy laying on wet bricks last night so had a quick mod, been meaning to do this for ages...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...s/IMG_7637.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...s/IMG_7641.jpg i decided against trying the same thing with the side lights as they are all plastic, picked up some black ones on ebay for under £30 :cool: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...s/IMG_7638.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...s/IMG_7642.jpg |
lovely weather, shame i just spent three hours stripping, cleaning and putting the rocker cover back only for it to pi$$ oil everywhere when I started the car. Really annoying because it was probably only a drip leak originally.
I hate gaskets. |
Oops :(
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Originally Posted by Granby
(Post 7835261)
Oops :(
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...s/IMG_7647.jpg this wouldn't be so bad if I hadn't used the persuading device with a little too much vigour and the other fixing is on the car stuck half fitted:mad: and I'm still trying to source a new one of these; http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...s/IMG_7649.jpg Oh and I'm missing the cone that the alloy wishbones need to attach the ball joint:rolleyes: |
Oh you are having fun aren't you :brickwall
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Originally Posted by Granby
(Post 7835514)
Oh you are having fun aren't you :brickwall
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...s/IMG_7683.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...s/IMG_7678.jpg |
Wow, i'm really enjoying this thread mate, keep us all posted:thumb:
I got a '97 WRX wagon recently and after taking her for a quick (70mile) thrash on this new loop i found today (EVERYTHING in it, including mountains!!:luvlove: ) i am thinking when i get time/money i would like to carry out some suspension work so this is dead interesting to me... especially as you are sourcing 2nd hand bits which REALLY appeals to me haha! Hard luck RE last couple of posts- all going so well too, aint it just the way, pal:rolleyes: ;) lookin forward to next installment, keep it locked! Ash |
how have you doen the headlights, looks spot on
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Originally Posted by AshMurc
(Post 7836821)
Wow, i'm really enjoying this thread mate, keep us all posted:thumb:
I got a '97 WRX wagon recently and after taking her for a quick (70mile) thrash on this new loop i found today (EVERYTHING in it, including mountains!!:luvlove: ) i am thinking when i get time/money i would like to carry out some suspension work so this is dead interesting to me... especially as you are sourcing 2nd hand bits which REALLY appeals to me haha! Hard luck RE last couple of posts- all going so well too, aint it just the way, pal:rolleyes: ;) lookin forward to next installment, keep it locked! Ash |
Originally Posted by stevey
(Post 7836902)
how have you doen the headlights, looks spot on
Remove the lights, remove bulb and rubber grommet, pop off glass catches and now the scary bit. Stick the whole headlamp in the oven and keep checking it until the sealant is loose enough to separate the glass. Separate the units and remove the silver plastic section that sits on the reflector. Rub it down, clean it and spray it black. Re-assemble in reverse order. :cool: |
hey mate . just wodering where u got the roof strips from and howe much are they as one of mine has gone walkies:(
sweet car to :thumb: |
Originally Posted by trails
(Post 7837179)
Thank you.
Remove the lights, remove bulb and rubber grommet, pop off glass catches and now the scary bit. Stick the whole headlamp in the oven and keep checking it until the sealant is loose enough to separate the glass. Separate the units and remove the silver plastic section that sits on the reflector. Rub it down, clean it and spray it black. Re-assemble in reverse order. :cool: |
Originally Posted by M444GY
(Post 7837372)
hey mate . just wodering where u got the roof strips from and howe much are they as one of mine has gone walkies:(
sweet car to :thumb: Cheers :thumb: |
Originally Posted by stevey
(Post 7837862)
nice one think i'll give it ago ready for the wagon stand again this year at lightwater valley, does it have any negative affect on the light output
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did you prime them aswell and did you use plasti spray or normal matt cheers
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Originally Posted by stevey
(Post 7838733)
did you prime them aswell and did you use plasti spray or normal matt cheers
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well i've done it and i must admit it looks brilliant, so a big thankyou mr trails
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Originally Posted by stevey
(Post 7840246)
well i've done it and i must admit it looks brilliant, so a big thankyou mr trails
where's your pics then? :p |
An inspiration to wagon owners :thumb: Totally agree on what you say about budget mods being the best, shame i dont have much time to do these mods and my old gal looking abit knackered at the moment.
Have alot planned for mine over the summer and the company giving me a week off in May is going to be helpfull, must stop reading these threads and the Wagon thread on NASIOC !! Now if only i had a few £K spare to buy one of the 2.5 Cosworth long engines i have been offered for a good price :cry: |
Originally Posted by Andy T
(Post 7840723)
An inspiration to wagon owners :thumb: Totally agree on what you say about budget mods being the best, shame i dont have much time to do these mods and my old gal looking abit knackered at the moment.
Have alot planned for mine over the summer and the company giving me a week off in May is going to be helpfull, must stop reading these threads and the Wagon thread on NASIOC !! Now if only i had a few £K spare to buy one of the 2.5 Cosworth long engines i have been offered for a good price :cry: Be interested to hear about the Cossie engine, shame I'm skint at the mo too:mad:...PM me if necessary :thumb: |
i'll get some taken
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