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03-08-2012, 06:32 PM | #8881 | |
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your mechanic is taking you for a ride!
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03-08-2012, 06:33 PM | #8882 |
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Washed and vacuumed the old gal this arvo ... still havnt done anything to her yet since i lack funds and if any one knows of or has a guide to completely remove the BG Dash I would be over the moon to have a looksiee
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03-08-2012, 06:36 PM | #8883 | |
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Windows Embedded 7 is free if you're a student Windows Thin PC also works but no one can get it but MS software assurance customers (corporations)
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03-08-2012, 06:47 PM | #8884 |
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Hey ryan, resize your pics y0, its getting annoying now...
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03-08-2012, 07:00 PM | #8885 |
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lol n00b
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03-08-2012, 07:08 PM | #8886 |
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hey that 11/97 bp engine workshop manual would be cool.
i got the 7/94 b6+bp engine workshop manual in pdf format. i wonder if there is any differences other than the cams and buckets we know about? |
04-08-2012, 12:17 AM | #8887 | |
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EDIT - Got it back today, they did the following:
Also went and got it washed after I got back from Uni and took some pics. I'll upload tomorrow Last edited by himynameisbunny; 04-08-2012 at 12:49 AM. |
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04-08-2012, 06:50 AM | #8888 | |
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Don't need new endlinks to fit the whiteline sway bar. Either the bar is not the correct one, or they have attempted to install it upsidedown, which makes it sit at weird angles. But it doens't take a mechanic to figure that one out. Sounds more like balance than alignment issues. But if you don't know when the last time it have an alignment, then it's time to do both. |
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04-08-2012, 07:25 AM | #8889 |
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Try taking off you rims and reseating them. Sometimes rims don't sit perfectly and cause unwanted vibration.
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04-08-2012, 07:26 AM | #8890 |
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get centring rings, problem solved
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04-08-2012, 07:57 AM | #8891 |
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has it got aftermarket wheels on it?
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04-08-2012, 08:11 AM | #8892 |
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good question
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04-08-2012, 08:26 AM | #8893 |
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i'm guessing small buckle or out of balance. sounds like the car hasn't been serviced in 2 years.
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04-08-2012, 10:26 AM | #8894 |
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The alignment/balance was spot on before I took it in, they managed to bugger it up!
I think they might have changed the PS belt at the same time but I don't seem to recall them mentioning it. I'll ask 'em on Monday when I go in to pay them. As for the sway bar, it came from phly's BA hatch so it is definately the right one. |
04-08-2012, 10:30 AM | #8895 |
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i dont see what the problem is then. if it fits one car with stock links, then it should fit yours no problems.
sounds like you might need to do some research and find a new mechanic. if you look on your invoice, all the part replaced should be listed. |
04-08-2012, 02:25 PM | #8896 |
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isnt the belt kit you buy for the BA a belt kit, with all the belts needed + a new tensioner pulley?
also reseat the rims as mentioned. it shouldnt shake. and definately dont leave it as if they ****ed the alignemnt up, then you will just chew throu your tires for no reason or benifit (esp if driving on the freeway) |
04-08-2012, 04:02 PM | #8897 |
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Removed my HIDs from my car today as they aren't legal (I don't have projectors), so I reinstalled my halogens
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05-08-2012, 09:12 PM | #8898 |
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Bought new manifolds & 02 housings.
http://www.dnperformance.com/store7/...products_id=72 It seems the longer I have the car the higher I'm aiming. 400whp is looking fun
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05-08-2012, 09:48 PM | #8899 |
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Yesterday- Jared and I (well, Jared) put the ze into my car. Came across a little bit of a problem in the end- the intake manifold had a crack all the way along it.. I'm gonna have to find another one when I go back to NZ next week.
Big thanks to Jared for doing all the work! Today- put the stock exhaust back on- the perry was getting a little too loud for me.. It's nice to be able to hear again! |
06-08-2012, 05:03 AM | #8900 |
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and a tiptronic shifter for me=-) pleeeease.
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