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[Barbbachello]

I thought all ECUs could be read via the flashing CEL, just that pretty much nobody does it because OBDII and dongles etc. I read the codes on my sister’s 2000 RX with the plugs under the dash and the flashing CEL. I guess yours is probably removed anyway with the reflash…

I reckon your rack will be fine, it’s the pump I’d be more concerned about.

Cheers

Bennie

Pump is bone dry. Drips are coming from under the rack tower/where the fittings are

 

Yea, you can still check codes using the plugs Nick. Just not as defined with the information you get.

Or are you talking about the carberry rom not having that function?

Hmm dont recall seeing any black plugs, nor did i read anything on the net about GD era stuff being able to flash the CEL

[Barbbachello]

In usual fashion the car is now back apart. Ripped the turbo, up pipe and dump pipe out and got the PS lines out. I was expecting a double o-ring but found 0 o-ring on one of the lines


Which would certainly do it

While the turbo and coolant was empty ive swapped my coolant return setup to a banjo to -8AN then a -8AN to 1/2 barb 45 degree. This should pull the hose closer to the turbo and out from under the TMIC


This only took about 90 mins weirdly so im expecting a shit fight getting it all back together lol

[allpaw4]

O ring wasn't stuck in the rack or something silly Nick?

Turbo coolant line looks good, but I certainly agree it looks like its gonna be a nightmare trying to fit the pipe to it. Probably better off splitting the fittings from the turbo, putting the pipe onto the fitting and then rejoining the fittings to the turbo again.

I'll see if I can find them on the GD/B4 loom in the shed and take a happy snap for you. I have certainly used them in the past when I didn't have a code reader.

Cheers,
Ben

[Barbbachello]

Nope poked around a lot with a pick in the ports and no o-ring. I suspect it was because the AN adaptors i was using didnt have a lip to keep the o-ring. So when i pulled them out there was no o-ring on the fitting and then promptly confused myself as to which port it was from and whether i needed to put an o-ring on the fitting vs it being in the port etc. Either way fixed now


No issues putting the hose on. Only trick was to put the 45 fitting onto the banjo and tighten it off the turbo, then install the banjo to the turbo. Pic makes the clearance look worse than it is but theres plenty of room

[Barbbachello]

Had the first RWC inspection on Friday. As expected I didnt pass but the list is very minor and the exhaust and ride height etc are all fine. 

• Rear washer jet not working
• Handbrake adjustment
• Wiper blades need replacing
• Drivers seat town
• Drivers door handle broken

A trip to the wreckers for a handful of washer motors and a drivers seat and those 2 items are done. Went to supercheap for some new wipers all around and repainted the wiper arms while it was apart


Ben brought me some door cards to replace the rubber seals on my ones as they were torn/non existent as well as a new door handle so thats fixed too. 

While poking around I installed my HKS turbo heat shield


and finally reinstalled the front spats



I also got some black pinch weld from a gen 4 at the wreckers which can be made to work in a gen 3. I didnt take any pics but i will at some point

[allpaw4]

Good to hear the parts helped out. Let me know if you need anything else.

Cheers,
Ben

[El_Freddo]

Two thumbs up mate. I’m always happy with a minor list like that!

Cheers

Bennie

[Barbbachello]

Pics of aforementioned door rubbers and pinch weld
Doesnt look like much cos it just looks stock lol

[Barbbachello]

Ive actually done everything on the roady list just ticking off little odd jobs that are actually interesting, such as

STi pedals

[RX25SE]

Looks nice.
Certainly more rewarding than replacing wiper blades!

[allpaw4]

Damn. I've got a set of those pedals somewhere. I hope they didn't disappear with the B4 when it went to scrap a few years back. I see someone had those pedals with a price of $350 yesterday. Might have been RHDjapan.

[Barbbachello]

Sounds about right. Would be a nice thing to get brand new

[Barbbachello]

Cheers Kong

Drove it an hour and back to get a new windshield without an issue. Unfortuantely ive lost the OEM heated windshield but not having chips and a crack is better

[El_Freddo]

Heated windscreen..? What are you, a high altitude jet

Pedals are a nice touch. Doubt I’d even look at them at $350 a set!

Cheers

Bennie

[Barbbachello]

Part of the "Winter Pack" or standard on a GTB or something. 

Same style things as the demister bars on the rear screen to melt any ice freezing the wipers to the screen at the bottom. Useless here but still cool JDM stuff

[Barbbachello]

Getting registered tomorrow

[Barbbachello]

Got registered today




To get an appointment on short notice i had to drive 90 mins to Maryborough but was defs worth it. Not used to a Vicroads being 1) just a desk and 2) ahead of schedule and saw me 15 mins before my appointment 

[RX25SE]

Sweet!

How does it drive?

[Barbbachello]

Drives nice. Wouldnt call it fast but its quick. Kinda just feels like a new one. Firm and tight without being harsh