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[cameron]

looks sweet mate. coded mirrors would suit it well. 51e i think the code is

[RX25SE]

Code should be on the ID plate?

[CRUISN]

51E it is.

[Shaz]

Xmas present from the mrs! Sony XAV 65BT today, double din, with reverse camera, bluetooth, all the jazz. Cleaned up all the wiring behind the dash (Not that there was much to clean), ran the camera wire along with the stock wireing harness that runs to the rear tailgate, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

Not a perfect fit, but pretty good for first go. I'll have a play around with the fascia fitment over the next few weeks.  Reverse camera mounted up under the rear tailgate where the handle is, just off to the passenger side. Didn't have to drill any holes (Used the existing number plate light grommets) 

 

Will likely also get rid of the underseat sub, and go for a 10/12" in a box in the boot, on the 40 side of the rear seat split. 

[simon]

Nice work shaz. Fits well.

[Harry88]

Looks good shaz.

 

Hit me up if you want to part with the sub.

[Niko]

Looks tits Shaz, I have to hook up a reverse camera eventually as well.

[Shaz]

Took the car down to mums place yesterday for chrissy and when I got home, I smelt a very slight coolant smell. Saw 1 drop of coolant on the ground, so done some investigating this morning. Looks like a small crack in the radiator side tank. I'm so happy I bought this radiator pressure tester kit when I had my GTiR, made looking for a water leak literally a 5 min job. 

 

 

 

So, can you fix these things reliably, or should I just invest in a new radiator (If so, what other models fit?) 

[RX25SE]

So, can you fix these things reliably, or should I just invest in a new radiator (If so, what other models fit?) 

 

You only really have two options Shaz.

 

Replace the whole radiator or get a new side tank fitted. IIRC cost of either is similar.

 

Remember to flush out all the old coolant when you fix it (unless you know exactly what's in it) as mixing coolants is a no no.

[Shaz]

Yeah I'm just going to get a new radiator. At least I know it will be new. 

[RX25SE]

From what I remember the Taiwanese and Korean made ones were better than the Chinese made ones.

 

Maybe someone can confirm?

[Shaz]

Yeah, I'll hold off until some more knowledgeable then me in this area chime in. Aek, Nick, Dylsauce, Ty, etc...

 

Also, it would be awesome if the new radiator had the capability of fitting a turbo motor down the track. You know, just in case..

[Barbbachello]

Ty bought a big alloy rad from a place down here in mexico for 200 or so from a place called yyautoparts. Theyre on ebay but do reasonable quality stuff. Just block the extra ports and it should be fine for NA. Might be a bit tricky getting it shipped up though and you'll need the turbo fans to go with it. NA fans on a stock turbo rad fit though
 

[Shaz]

I ended up buying a radiator from Fenix Radiators (NZ Company http://www.fenixradiators.com.au/) They seem to be of pretty good quality, and the reviews I went through over the past few days all seem pretty on the money. 2 year warranty. Anyway, see how it goes when it gets here. 

 

 

Going to get some new radiator hoses, $80 for top and bottom from Subaru, or $40ish from Supercheap for Mackay hoses. The catalog lists a part number as CH3696 but that hose looks nothing like the one on my car now. 

 

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Thats the one on the car

 

 

And this is the one they reckon?

 

[Shaz]

I reckon thise hose that suits a 2.2l liberty looks more on the money.

 

[CRUISN]

As for coolant without doing the whole system, I used Tectaloy.

[Samwise]

I can get you Subaru hoses at my price?

 

Just remind me on monday.

[RX25SE]

^
Do it.

[Shaz]

Sam,

 

[Shaz]

Got the new radiator yesterday. Going down to see Sam who is hooking me up with some genuine hoses and stuff today and I'll most likely put it in later today or tomorrow. Rad seems to be pretty decent quality.