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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 6:45 pm
by 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
Good to hear its now running. cant wait to see some finished pics as it leaves
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:12 pm
by AlpineRaven
man.. i am speechless about this process... keep updated...
Cheers
AP
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:00 pm
by rtcb65
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).
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:02 pm
by AndrewT
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?
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:43 pm
by rtcb65
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.
Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 11:59 am
by tex
"[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!!!
Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:59 pm
by Matatak
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
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 6:42 pm
by rtcb65
All fingers and toes are crossed for tomorrow as it is roadworthy day.
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 6:59 pm
by jackugly
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?
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:38 pm
by rtcb65
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,
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 9:14 pm
by AlpineRaven
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?
Cheers
AP
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 9:21 pm
by rtcb65
AlpineRaven wrote:Good Luck for RWC. Can you show us some pics of the final project?
Cheers
AP
AP, you got it . I was going to take a couple of pics if/ when the car has its plates.
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 11:00 pm
by ror
Really looking forward to seeing it all together and completed. Thanks again for sharing.
Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 5:12 pm
by rtcb65
Roadworthy was today. It passed. Now to wait for the paperwork to come from bris so we can get it regoed.
Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 5:46 pm
by bluesteel
YAY... well done guys!!!!!!!
not that there was any doubt of it passing
Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 9:56 pm
by subybrumby
Congratulations on the roadworthy...a testament to your good work.
Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 12:08 pm
by roscoruby
Just a couple of pics while waiting for the paperwork to arrive so we can get the rego onto it.
Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 10:08 pm
by 2coupedup
nice work guys... did you come up with a total cost for the project???
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:17 am
by rtcb65
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.
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:22 am
by chridk
Congradulations on a job very well done boys & support team.
Cheers Chris