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Old 23-03-2011, 07:51 AM   #5601
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the plastic bit ive circled is what broke causing the car to dumb its coolant straight out the back
mechanic reconds the idle was just the load coming off the engine from the leaking connector pipe
$25 from mazda for whats only really 3 inchs of plastic but thats better than a new head haha
they also said the tappets were pretty loud so asked me yesty if it was ok for a oil and filter change using 15w-40 instead of 10w-30 and now the car has never sounded better

really happy now
also the when i went to pick it up it was parked next to something very special


its the owners mustang which rarely ever comes out but hes one heaps of tropheys and other stuff with it. also it runs 10 sec passes which is cool
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Old 23-03-2011, 08:52 AM   #5602
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that is good news about your car. yeah 10W-30 is just too thin for the age of the car.

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I did a 10L splash and dash at the servo today. Haven't fuelled up in 6 weeks. Just concerned about fuel going off.

Washed both 3 and 323. Brought $70 worth of brake fluid.

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Old 23-03-2011, 05:02 PM   #5603
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Hell yes, I got a job today! Just rang J&S and told them to put in KONIs and replace any crap bushes with nolathane. Sooo happy after 4 months of nail biting.
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Old 23-03-2011, 06:01 PM   #5604
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What is the new job?

I start with QR on Monday.
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Old 23-03-2011, 06:03 PM   #5605
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project.r.racing. you're working at QR as of monday?
my mx5 isnt ready for track day this saturday so i cant go
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Old 23-03-2011, 06:09 PM   #5606
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congats to ryan & derb in acquiring work!

the window guide decided to fail in the passenger side window in the Bluebird, so im kinda lucky I has another car to get to and from work
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Old 23-03-2011, 07:01 PM   #5607
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congrats guys
i started my new job today
good week for the agtseqld community
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Old 23-03-2011, 07:09 PM   #5608
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Chicaboo started his new career too this week, so thats 4 QLD peeps with work! Let the mod bug hit hard fella's!
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Old 23-03-2011, 07:32 PM   #5609
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wow, 4 guys all employed within a week. thanks for the kind words. can't wait to get the car back with Koni's, it will be insane.

I think now that we're all working we can have a AGT Lakeside race day!
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Old 23-03-2011, 07:38 PM   #5610
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deal
and congrats Gav
oh what i did today. when i got back home from work, and my mum got home (my work is only like 20 min away with heavy traffic, and i finish at 430 FTW) i hada look at the BA as there was a crackling/clicking/grinding noise coming from the front left wheel area. i drove it around and figured out it does it even when stationary. so then it was easy to find it by ear when i was next to the wheel and she turned the steering. my top bush (between the spring and perch) is deminished (or dry, it was dark) but thats where the noise is coming from. il lube it up on the w/e and see how long it lasts, perhaps i can do it once a week till new ones come in, then its overhaul time
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Old 23-03-2011, 08:35 PM   #5611
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Old 24-03-2011, 09:34 AM   #5612
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i finally got around to installing plugs in my centre console for my digital radio and a usb cable from the HU too. now all i haveto do is plug my phone in and it reads as an SD card and charges too. works well
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Old 24-03-2011, 04:11 PM   #5613
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booked to get sub, amp and head unit installed tomorrow, also order a grill and eyelids

i love having money for once...
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Old 24-03-2011, 08:21 PM   #5614
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Serviced the Mazda 3 today. Fun job.

On Monday, Dad's BA 323 went under in the floods. On Tuesday the trooper started again after drowning. Yesterday it got stuck in neutral. Today, the poor thing is sounding very sick. Car is going through insurance. Another dead 323.
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Old 24-03-2011, 11:43 PM   #5615
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Haven't been on here in a while since little bubs was born but yesterday got hit up the bum in bardon. Good thing is we were all safe and he has full comp insurance. dropping it off at the smash repairers tomorrow and will see how much extra it will be to get the bonnet and front bumper painted as well. It will be good to have a car all the same colour.
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Old 25-03-2011, 03:00 PM   #5616
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Well no suspension goodies for me. Stuck on flogged shocks and worn bushes thanks to all my engine and gearbox mounts being ****ed. Gonna cost me $1000 just to get the shifter fixed and the mounts all replaced. **** my life. And now my mother wants me to trade the car because it's too much hassle. Yeh, great, get maybe $1000 trade-in when it's got a $6000 gearbox, BPT transplant and too much other **** to mention. She can go to hell.
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Old 25-03-2011, 05:10 PM   #5617
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shifter bushes
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/GENUINE-FORD-...item27b0ffea18
pretty easy to install as well
http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16635
new linkage arm from wreckers probs 50-100 dollars
all you would need as screw driver, jack, and a few different size spanners
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Old 25-03-2011, 06:00 PM   #5618
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It's already there so they can do it. But i'll definitely do the suspension myself.
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Old 27-03-2011, 10:35 PM   #5619
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lost half a headlight eyelid on the way to teh coast this afternoon
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Old 28-03-2011, 10:28 AM   #5620
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Tinting tail lights and light in spoiler. Not going extreme dark tho mate got done for his which were nearly black!
Will start a project log this arvo and show off what I've done so far
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