Wasnt actually calling you a goose. I will come up with another reason for that just give me time...............
I am just not a fan of crimp connectors at all. As you said with movement etc they do get strained and do funky things. I solder everything , but that can also have its drawbacks with no flexability in the joint.
Yes I agree those evil scotch locks are best left to an apprentice so they can crimp their dreadlocks.

I had this exact same problem tonight, but thankfully not the 4 hours bit.. I undid the single 13mm bolt under the extractors.. didn't remove anything that I didn't already have out. (power steering pump).. and put some hand pressure back on the pipe.. it went back far enough that I just got it out without undoing the bell housing bolt. (I'd rather have taken off the water pump than get my big a** hand down the back of the engine.) When I put the pipe with it's lovely new O ring in.. I pulled it as hard as possible back against the water pump and tightened the 13mm bolt back up.. it's totally rigid and doesn't leak. so I'm particularly happy that I wasn't forced to pull that bell housing bolt out.

Does this make yours Micheal Jackson to his Paul McCartney as in the old song?

Hey guys,

I'm gonna replace my water pump tomorrow. How is the O ring fitted on the pipe? Is it seated in a lip? Just want to know what to expect.

Thanks,

Evan

Hi Evan.

Yes, there is a lip and a groove for the o-ring to sit in.

Use a small amount of silicone and smear it around the o-ring after it is on the pipe before slipping it in the hole.

I am in Seven Hills if you get stuck.

Cheers
BenJ

Sweet!

Thanks, BenJ.

Body Kit - EB GT Flares

This mod is all SWC's fault.

SWC modded and fitted some EB GT Flares to Mrs SWC's EL Wagon. I liked the finished result and started to keep an eye out for a set.

Usually the Flares are combined with the rest of the EB GT kit, but one day I got lucky and scored fibreglass Flares and Sideskirts for a very reasonable $100 from a seller in Sydney. Quite happy to have copies as they are going to receive some attention from the dremel.

The Flares sat in the garage for quite a few weeks before I could arrange to visit SWC and fit into his busy schedule. We did a bit of a deal, and in exchange for my assistance in installing a new diff in his sedan, SWC showed me the basics of making the flares fit how I wanted them to.

I learnt a lot watching him start the two left side Flares. I was able to get stuck into it and over the next few free days had all four flares trimmed and screwed into place.

Here is a photo from during the trial fitment phase.


Once I was satisfied with the basic fitment I moved on to installing the side indicators. I didn't want to use the standard EB indicator and wanted to keep my NF style lenses.

Here are a couple of the steps I followed.

Mark where the lens base will be located


Use a dremel and carefully cut out the the marked area allowing for the clips. I keep all my old used cut off wheels as the smaller diameter ones are useful in this sort of scenario. I also used a square file for the finishing adjustments.


Install the test lens.


This is how well it fits.


When fitting the flare with the lens installed to the car, I did need to clearance the std bracket in the guard as the retaining clips were fouling. While I was at it I cut and shut the EF/EL bulb holder onto the the EB wiring.

The next step is to recess the lens into the flare approx 2mm for a cleaner look. The rectangular recess will be filled and smoothed. Then all four flares need a bit of fibreglass work followed by final fitment and filling any gaps against the panels. SWC has the gear for that part.


BA XR Front Bar

In the middle of the fun fibreglass fiddling, SWC dropped by for a trial fitment of the BA XR Bar.



A bit closer


With dodgy Photoshop work


Very pleased with the BA XR Bar and I think it will add very nicely to the overall feel of the Wagon.

Cheers
BenJ

very nice, i always get excited when i recieve and email telling me your thread has been updated

+1

looking good. i will need to make sure my next trip north will be past to say hi again....

and get new photos

i noticed the bllinker shape in the flare is a AU clear shape ...need some i think i got some in my box of stuff???

Nice work BenJ - Looks like there was some good weather for it too. Wish I could score some of that down here, I have a set of EB GT flares that really should get some repair work done on them & fit them onto my EB Ghia......

Keep at it man, looking great!

Cheers

ToranaGuy

Thanks for the kind words fellas.

XTT909, I also have some clear AU blinkers, but decided to go with the NF/NL shape just to be difficult LOL.

Cheers
BenJ

slip grey between black and white

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LOL

and you WILL have Michael Jackson 1987, 1997 & 2007!!