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89S-PACK

Post subject: Re: ToranaGuys Build Thread - Repairing the Tx5 Turbo

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 11:28 pm

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Not really dude, there is way too much crap in the way of it's mounting bracket, which I believe is under the converter. I have a feeling it might be an off the shelf bracket.

I don't like the way this system is setup. There is an adapter between the throttle body & the base plate for the impco 425, then a 90deg elbow to hook it to the afm & air cleaner box. Would be much neater to piss the ford TB & impco 425 off & fit a gas research TB with the ford sensors(so it will still run on petrol). Easier to go to forced induction too lol.

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ah ok.. the other way which i have the brackets for sounds like the better bet.
i do have a gra carby but cant be bothered messing with it so the little 225 will have to do for a while for me

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Post subject: Re: ToranaGuys Build Thread - Repairing the Tx5 Turbo

Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:11 am

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89S-PACK wrote:

ah ok.. the other way which i have the brackets for sounds like the better bet.
i do have a gra carby but cant be bothered messing with it so the little 225 will have to do for a while for me

You putting a 225 on a v8? They don't go so bad with a 425 on them.

I've got a gra carby in the shed, but it's for my torana. I'd need a kit for the converter to swap the spring pressure & to mod the gas wiring a bit anyway lol...

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Post subject: Re: ToranaGuys Build Thread - Repairing the Tx5 Turbo

Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 6:45 am

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ToranaGuy wrote:

89S-PACK wrote:

ah ok.. the other way which i have the brackets for sounds like the better bet.
i do have a gra carby but cant be bothered messing with it so the little 225 will have to do for a while for me

You putting a 225 on a v8? They don't go so bad with a 425 on them.

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i'd love to put a 425 on, but lack of funds arent allowing me to.
as i had a newish 225 and converter on the eb i smashed. its the only choice till im in a better situation. just means i have to get it tuned twice.

if i was able to get the rebate i'd get the 425.. but as i cant yet. and needing it on lpg sooner than later oh well

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ToranaGuy

Post subject: Re: ToranaGuys Build Thread - Repairing the Tx5 Turbo

Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 6:32 pm

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That's understandable.... I should hurry up & get my pano on the road so I can claim what rebate is still available lol.

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Post subject: Re: ToranaGuys Build Thread - Repairing the Tx5 Turbo

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 12:35 am

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Have another coat on the tx5. If it wasn't so windy there would be some clear on it by now...bugger the weather.

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Post subject: Re: ToranaGuys Build Thread - Repairing the Tx5 Turbo

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 1:45 am

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Any progress is good progress.

Not too far from being done now mate.

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ToranaGuy

Post subject: Re: ToranaGuys Build Thread - Repairing the Tx5 Turbo

Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 12:04 am

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BenJ wrote:

Any progress is good progress.

Not too far from being done now mate.

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That it is mate. Thanks for the kind words!

In other news, I now have 1 coat of clear on it, and it's shining pretty good. Might get one more on there before I put it back together.

I think the spigot bearing in the Eb Ghia has died....bugger!

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Post subject: Re: ToranaGuys Build Thread - Repairing the Tx5 Turbo

Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 11:33 am

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I think the spigot bearing in the Eb Ghia has died....bugger!

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Post subject: Re: ToranaGuys Build Thread - Repairing the Tx5 Turbo

Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 11:18 pm

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ToranaGuy wrote:

I think the spigot bearing in the Eb Ghia has died....bugger!

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ToranaGuy

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ROFL....

I picked on up from work today, how's this for insulting? It cost me less than $4! I have to pull the bloody gearbox out for less than a $4 part! ARGH! Just gotta buy a spigot/pilot bearing puller now.

In better news, the rad support is rather shiny, straight off the gun. Pretty happy with it. Hopefully I will reassemble the car sunday arvo, with the front clip in primer, and next weekend get it into the booth to do the guards properly.

I also picked up a new heater core for the Ghia today, and have the a/c repair parts waiting for next pay day.

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Post subject: Re: ToranaGuys Build Thread - Repairing the Tx5 Turbo

Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 1:01 am

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Today, the clutch died in the Eb Ghia! FFS, can't seem to keep it on the road for more than a few thousand kms at a time! :oops:

I think the pressure plate went bang & died. Was a loud noise, and now almost no power being transmitted thru the clutch.

So after an expensive tow home, my mate Mat gave me a hand to get the radiator, condensor, intercooler & bits into the tx5 to get it started, moved it outta the driveway & the Ghia took it's place. Will finish the tx5 & make it driveable tomorrow night after work....

Looks like it's back to the mighty boy for a week or two for me....

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Post subject: Re: ToranaGuys Build Thread - Repairing the Tx5 Turbo

Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 3:19 pm

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I know what you mean about PITA with cheap parts and dropping out gearboxes.
Had to drop mine out 4 times in 2 weeks to re-loktite my flywheel bolts. Finally got them to stay in there!
Shame to hear about the ghia, but more work = more reliability ( i think.... )

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Post subject: Re: ToranaGuys Build Thread - Repairing the Tx5 Turbo

Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 6:45 pm

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If only it worked out that way. This clutch kit wasn't cheap by any means, but the spigot bearing is. Turns out it wasn't the spigot, due the what has happened. I'll be changing it anyway. What isn't so cheap is the tool....

Got a quote thru work on another clutch kit, I have to purchase a new clutch & await warranty, damn they have gone up in cost! :evil:

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Post subject: Re: ToranaGuys Build Thread - Repairing the Tx5 Turbo

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 12:20 am

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Got a lot more done on the Trex5 tonight. It's almost driveable again, alas in primer for the front clip lol. Will post up some pics tomorrow night...

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Post subject: Re: ToranaGuys Build Thread - Repairing the Tx5 Turbo

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:44 pm

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Pics time!

It's together & running again. Need to test the thermo fan to make sure it comes on when it should. Need to book my mate to get it in the spray booth real soon too.

The job so far hasn't come up too shabby, but we have scratched it in a few small places. A bit of a shame, could fix that by more coats & time to harden, but it has to get back on the road asap

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Post subject: Re: ToranaGuys Build Thread - Repairing the Tx5 Turbo

Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 12:45 am

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Got the EB Ghia up on stands, removed the battery, gear shifter, clutch cable, dust cover, and drained the oil. Ready to drop the box out sometime this weekend & get that clutch changed.

I've picked up a new standard replacement clutch (can't afford a HD clutch atm), a 5lt bottle of dex3, gear additive, new spigot, a spigot removal tool, and am almost ready to tackle the job. Will need some more bundy & coke to get thru it I think...

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