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Post by Matatak » Wed Jul 30, 2008 6:45 pm

Brake Fluid Absorbs moisture.

leaving the cap off for extended periods is not a good idea.

altho not as important in a road car compared to a track car it can cause problems when there gets to much (3 to 4%) water


Good to hear its now running. cant wait to see some finished pics as it leaves
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Post by AlpineRaven » Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:12 pm

man.. i am speechless about this process... keep updated...
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1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
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Post by rtcb65 » Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:00 pm

Thanks to the couple who post about the brakes. Found the problem, Master cylinder was some how sucking air , so changed that out and gave it a tune. Then put the bottom plates on ( sump bash plate and the 2 side plates).
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Post by AndrewT » Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:02 pm

Man that's unlucky, maybe you can claim warranty on the master cylinder is it a new one? Or did you hone the bore and install a seal kit in an existing one?

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Post by rtcb65 » Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:43 pm

AndrewT wrote:Man that's unlucky, maybe you can claim warranty on the master cylinder is it a new one? Or did you hone the bore and install a seal kit in an existing one?
I put a kit in it. . i may have put a boot in backwards or something alike.
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Post by tex » Sat Aug 02, 2008 11:59 am

"[quote="Matatak"]Brake Fluid Absorbs moisture.

leaving the cap off for extended periods is not a good idea.

altho not as important in a road car compared to a track car it can cause problems when there gets to much (3 to 4%) water"





In victoria they actually test this on your roadworthy inspection!!!
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05 outback safety (Too cheap to pass up),
90 model liberty (was to be scrapped instead sold to workmate)
+ others.

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Post by Matatak » Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:59 pm

tex wrote:"
Matatak wrote:Brake Fluid Absorbs moisture.

leaving the cap off for extended periods is not a good idea.

altho not as important in a road car compared to a track car it can cause problems when there gets to much (3 to 4%) water"




In victoria they actually test this on your roadworthy inspection!!!

i test it to on cars i work on..you can buy testers for them :)
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Post by rtcb65 » Sun Aug 03, 2008 6:42 pm

All fingers and toes are crossed for tomorrow as it is roadworthy day.
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Post by jackugly » Sun Aug 03, 2008 6:59 pm

can I ask why you opted for a rebuild on the motor instead of a ej upgrade which seems to be the normal/recommended on this site??
what was the cost and who did you get to do the work?
any special requirements on the rebuild?

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Post by rtcb65 » Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:38 pm

jackugly wrote:can I ask why you opted for a rebuild on the motor instead of a ej upgrade which seems to be the normal/recommended on this site??
what was the cost and who did you get to do the work?
any special requirements on the rebuild?
We can only build what we are asked to build. The motor rebuild was $1,400 and done by EJH,
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Post by AlpineRaven » Sun Aug 03, 2008 9:14 pm

rtcb65 wrote:All fingers and toes are crossed for tomorrow as it is roadworthy day.

Good Luck for RWC. Can you show us some pics of the final project?
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Subarus that I have/had:
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
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Post by rtcb65 » Sun Aug 03, 2008 9:21 pm

AlpineRaven wrote:Good Luck for RWC. Can you show us some pics of the final project?
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AP, you got it . I was going to take a couple of pics if/ when the car has its plates.
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Post by ror » Sun Aug 03, 2008 11:00 pm

Really looking forward to seeing it all together and completed. Thanks again for sharing.

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Post by rtcb65 » Mon Aug 04, 2008 5:12 pm

Roadworthy was today. It passed. Now to wait for the paperwork to come from bris so we can get it regoed.
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Post by bluesteel » Mon Aug 04, 2008 5:46 pm

YAY... well done guys!!!!!!!

not that there was any doubt of it passing
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Post by subybrumby » Mon Aug 04, 2008 9:56 pm

Congratulations on the roadworthy...a testament to your good work.

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Post by roscoruby » Tue Aug 05, 2008 12:08 pm

Just a couple of pics while waiting for the paperwork to arrive so we can get the rego onto it.

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Post by 2coupedup » Tue Aug 05, 2008 10:08 pm

nice work guys... did you come up with a total cost for the project???
I LIKE THEM PRETTY YET TOUGH...LOL
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Post by rtcb65 » Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:17 am

2coupedup wrote:nice work guys... did you come up with a total cost for the project???
Yes we have . Added the receipts up and come up with well above book value. As labor is free. Labor is our way to give back to the public for looking after us. Total cost will only be posted if the owner allows it.
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Post by chridk » Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:22 am

Congradulations on a job very well done boys & support team.

Cheers Chris

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