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by Torana68
Mon Jul 13, 2009 7:10 pm
Forum: Galant's Garage
Topic: Ticking Noise when i try to start
Replies: 8
Views: 704

Re: Ticking Noise when i try to start

low batt voltage - buggered battery
stuffed starter
loose or damaged battery leads or fittings
Roger
by Torana68
Sat Jul 11, 2009 12:06 pm
Forum: Transmission/Drivetrain
Topic: Galant Diffs
Replies: 6
Views: 868

Re: Galant Diffs

different housings, different axles and bearings, different rear brakes, Im pretty sure the info is on the old site.......
Roger
by Torana68
Fri Jul 10, 2009 3:16 pm
Forum: Galant's Garage
Topic: Sites/Places for Galant Parts (ADD HERE)
Replies: 15
Views: 15917

Re: Sites/Places for Galant Parts (ADD HERE)

be wary of About Times prices, I just bought 4 radiator hoses from Autobarn for less then the price of two of his old repalcement stock ones (he includes a NORS fan belt big deal)
Roger
by Torana68
Fri Jul 03, 2009 9:49 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Saturn cam specs
Replies: 3
Views: 305

Re: Saturn cam specs

yeah nice but the FACTORY MITSUBISHI cam details have gone, they wernt regrind specs they were factory specs (you posted one guys regrind cam specs there are many cam grinders about )
Roger
by Torana68
Fri Jul 03, 2009 9:27 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Saturn cam specs
Replies: 3
Views: 305

Saturn cam specs

um guys I think you deleted the factory mits cam specs????
Roger
by Torana68
Sun Jun 28, 2009 3:32 pm
Forum: Lancer's Lair
Topic: 77 lb rally car
Replies: 17
Views: 2679

Re: 77 lb rally car

yer the engine is a gsr 2ltr bored cant remember specs but also has twin 50mm webbers. jesse GSR? well now im wondering... GSR Cordia (1800)? sigma GSR (2000 or were they the 2.6)? which would be an anchorton, Colt GSR (1600)? lancer GSR (doubtfull but 1600) whats the engine number or whats on the ...
by Torana68
Sat Jun 27, 2009 5:33 pm
Forum: Lancer's Lair
Topic: 77 lb rally car
Replies: 17
Views: 2679

Re: 77 lb rally car

please lets not have another "my diff is better than yours " thread :D , do a search on here and the old forum, the answers you seek are there.
Roger
by Torana68
Sat Jun 27, 2009 12:08 pm
Forum: Galant's Garage
Topic: clutches
Replies: 3
Views: 354

Re: clutches

a std clutch is fine for a std engine unless you abuse the thing.... aftermarket? not that I know of this is a old car no one cares ! :) if the engine is modified you can get button clutch/ hd pressure plate made up but thats more than most guys here spend on the car in total , Any 4/5 speed Galant ...
by Torana68
Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:39 pm
Forum: Galant's Garage
Topic: GB Galant windscreen rubbers??
Replies: 25
Views: 4151

Re: GB Galant windscreen rubbers??

? who me? I bought one off that mazda cock ( who owes mw $60) I have herd it may not fit but I havent tried yet, I dont think he has any more anyway...............
by Torana68
Tue Jun 02, 2009 6:31 pm
Forum: Lancer's Lair
Topic: Lancer Badge
Replies: 10
Views: 1525

Re: Lancer Badge

.... um , I wouldnt go putting that in a kiln its plastic, not enamled ,some sort of epoxy ,use polyester casting resin and fiberglass pigments.
Roger
by Torana68
Sat May 16, 2009 8:59 am
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: Who likes Datsuns???
Replies: 28
Views: 3567

Re: Who likes Datsuns???

OH MY GOD! thats like those nasty fat girl emails that people send you , once youve see it your disturbed all day NOT NICE!
by Torana68
Fri May 15, 2009 6:34 pm
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: Who likes Datsuns???
Replies: 28
Views: 3567

Who likes Datsuns???

.. other than the 240Z I can pass on them but Im looking for some bits for a Z18 Nissan engine, what is the best forum to post on??
Roger
by Torana68
Mon May 11, 2009 6:08 pm
Forum: Lancer's Lair
Topic: LA Lancer Blown 4g33
Replies: 17
Views: 22560

Re: LA Lancer Blown 4g33

...... pressure check probably, check valve clearances before you dismantle, you might have done it wrong, it will go better with the 2 and a 40 but do you have the cash to rejet/choke the 40? could be in the $hundreds.....you could hold out and fit factory solex's side or down draft.... they turn u...
by Torana68
Mon May 11, 2009 5:12 pm
Forum: Lancer's Lair
Topic: LA Lancer Blown 4g33
Replies: 17
Views: 22560

Re: LA Lancer Blown 4g33

shouldnt be cam timing or it wont run, could be anything but compression test will tell, dont need to change anything to run unleaded...... been doing it since it came out...... whats a flow check???
Roger
by Torana68
Sun May 10, 2009 10:17 pm
Forum: Lancer's Lair
Topic: Front guards / panels in general
Replies: 8
Views: 1415

Re: Front guards / panels in general

probably depends on the number of people who want them in NZ..... is there a market?
by Torana68
Sun May 10, 2009 7:36 pm
Forum: Lancer's Lair
Topic: Front guards / panels in general
Replies: 8
Views: 1415

Re: Front guards / panels in general

...pretty sure there are people out there with moulds, also fairly sure glass isnt legal for any street based competition (rally, hillclimb etc), not sure what the rego geeks think of glass panels these days.
Roger
by Torana68
Sun May 10, 2009 10:49 am
Forum: Lancer's Lair
Topic: LA Lancer Blown 4g33
Replies: 17
Views: 22560

Re: LA Lancer Blown 4g33

soooooo, you should have some quotes in by now and youve found the fault???
Roger
by Torana68
Wed May 06, 2009 6:12 pm
Forum: Galant's Garage
Topic: Galant GC/GD aftermarket swaybars
Replies: 11
Views: 1693

Re: Galant GC/GD aftermarket swaybars

Selby stuff was good but I thought they closed down?
by Torana68
Sun May 03, 2009 10:27 pm
Forum: Lancer's Lair
Topic: LA Lancer Blown 4g33
Replies: 17
Views: 22560

Re: LA Lancer Blown 4g33

1. what does blown mean? headgasket? broken rings? 2. pick up the phone book and ring the engine reconditioners in Canberra/Queanbeyan and ask them, they can give you a quote, and tell you if parts are available, much better than asking here. 3. unless you want a dead stock car find a 4G32 and reco ...
by Torana68
Sat May 02, 2009 4:04 pm
Forum: Lancer's Lair
Topic: New addition to the Family
Replies: 45
Views: 5136

Re: New addition to the Family

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Would like to know too.

Serial No. LA1M21/E K 21 80450
and there is a small plate on the top of the drivers side strut top
(probably just tacked on as it doesnt look factory)
Reads as
LA1M21-00450

if its stamped LA anything its an A72.... (and it should match)
Roger
by Torana68
Sat May 02, 2009 11:21 am
Forum: Members Rides
Topic: my first (real) project :)
Replies: 140
Views: 27822

Re: my first (real) project :)

Buy a workshop manual, they as cheap as on Ebay...........
by Torana68
Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:53 pm
Forum: Galant's Garage
Topic: 1.8L Cordia turbo engine?
Replies: 11
Views: 1291

Re: 1.8L Cordia turbo engine?

...... I think its a bit more than 2 kilos and I think we've been down this track before: *UPDATED* 4G32 is 113 kilos with all accessories 4G54 NON ballance shaft 155Kg (so Im yet to get the heavier weight probably 160 ish) 4G63 DOHC Turbo 138kg, from a reliable source weighed on digital scales so t...
by Torana68
Wed Apr 29, 2009 4:42 pm
Forum: Galant's Garage
Topic: 1.8L Cordia turbo engine?
Replies: 11
Views: 1291

Re: 1.8L Cordia turbo engine?

Starion engine is the one you want or youll have to swap exhaust manifold to Starion one or fab one, or find a 2 litre 4G63, nice and light and shorter (fits in better)
by Torana68
Tue Apr 28, 2009 11:06 pm
Forum: Lancer's Lair
Topic: la lancer rally comp and modifications questions
Replies: 10
Views: 2156

Re: la lancer rally comp and modifications questions

1..i am wanting to know what leaf springs i need to lower and strengthen on my la lancer 4 door. Lower? subject says "rally" which would be up not down, but anyway just take what you have to a spring makers (look in the yellow pages) with the specs you want and give them money. Good idea t...
by Torana68
Tue Apr 28, 2009 6:13 pm
Forum: Transmission/Drivetrain
Topic: jap 5 speeds, which models?
Replies: 17
Views: 2751

Re: jap 5 speeds, which models?

only the early one, GE I think, no others but also Lancer had them.....these days they will turn up in all sorts of early Mits's
by Torana68
Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:38 pm
Forum: Members Rides
Topic: my first (real) project :)
Replies: 140
Views: 27822

Re: my first (real) project :)

... I think they are crap, some may not agree, the Japanese one is the one to get, both are getting old now though, the 4 speed is fine, 5 gears insted of 4 wont make much diference around town.
by Torana68
Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:48 am
Forum: Members Rides
Topic: my first (real) project :)
Replies: 140
Views: 27822

Re: my first (real) project :)

sounds like your looking at a borg warner 5 speed..... Id pass on one of those.
by Torana68
Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:21 pm
Forum: Galant's Garage
Topic: GB Galant windscreen rubbers??
Replies: 25
Views: 4151

Re: GB Galant windscreen rubbers??

the chrome insert is not available anywhere at the moment dodgy Phills Rotray will sell you some that definately fits their rubbers but actually doesnt and he then wont refund you so Im not about to recommend him in anyway. It looks like early 80's Toyota Corolla insert might fit but I cant get that...
by Torana68
Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:24 pm
Forum: Transmission/Drivetrain
Topic: BW35 Auto bellhousing?
Replies: 0
Views: 9189

BW35 Auto bellhousing?

Hey all,
Does any BW35 come with a aluminiun bellhousing? wouldnt mind loosing the cast iron one....... sigma maybe?
Roger
by Torana68
Thu Apr 23, 2009 3:48 pm
Forum: Galant's Garage
Topic: Which Galant had the Astron?
Replies: 5
Views: 958

Re: Which Galant had the Astron?

...from '73 ish anchortron engines were available in the second generation body style, the only workshop manuals here are for our cars which didnt get Anchortrons, other markets did , if you want a manual for one with the other engine look os (but I have seen them on Ebay Oz)
Roger