Recent content by abl567

"Torana I think with an army green turbo six and exhaust pipe out the bonnet" If it's the sky blue one I think you're talking about that's a Benz diesel engine, OM616 I think :) And what is a 8hp?

That was a new rear muffler as well! I had it made by a place in St Marys for about $700 for the complete rear exhaust section. The original collapsed internally, blocked up and then blew apart at the seams. Ikey rang me one afternoon and said there was a bang, the car was now a bit noisy but it...

It was perfect for Ikey as a learner and then for 2 years on his P's. Taught him to drive like a grandpa :)

All my friends, gotta low rider... Credit Cheech and Chong.

Nice flip if he gets it. I sold it to his dad for $2200. The son did say he wanted it to be gangsta.... To us it looks like a dog with worms.

"the brake trick sounds like it could be helping the solenoid overcome some stick-slip resistance by dropping and boosting the battery voltage the starter sees" This was my theory.

Did you try press and release with the key turned? I'm guessing now but it may work

There is a foible with the starter, if you tap the brake pedal when you twist the key to start the starter will engage. It's inexplicable but seems to work. Sorry, forgot to mention that... It's got to be something to do with that ground strap. Also, under the dash on the RH side of the wheel...

The 018 stamp looks odd and the body plate is missing a fixing. Odd.

Wow, $37K. I bought it on ebay back when it was an auction site for $1922, it was under a makeshift carport in Jilliby in the central coast hinterland. Parked next to a yurt. Towed it down to Seven Hills where it sat under the factory for years. I sold it for $6k to 2 MBCNSW members who got it...

Big shout out to Sam the Towie. A gentleman and a professional. He arrived outside my place at 8:50am, started reversing into my driveway and a hose blew on his power steering. Instead of throwing his hands in the air he arranged for the part to be delivered to him from an hour and a half away...

My goodness that really feels like a lifetime ago. That car has given me a lot of joy.

What rotten luck.

Vintage engine analyser by Sun Electric (Nederland) I used this often tuning the MFI for the 6.3 Worked perfectly last time I used it probably 3 or 4 years ago. I'm asking $450 but have no real idea of value, it's clearly rare as a google search comes up blank. Offers invited

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