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Taz wrote:When funds allow
Supplanter wrote:If you are getting wind noise the doors might not be closed properly, move the hooks on the door frame that the door locks on to inwards and tighten the screws up as hard as you can.
J wrote:i had a bit of wind noise before... i took out the rubber water lining that goes across the top of the driver side window and i repositioned it and glued it back into place.... i think there was a gap where air could be let inside the cabin, did this and stopped all the wind noises.
sublime19 wrote:Lol clearly you don't know me well enough, it was a joke
I talk a lot of sh*t, usually have to keep a roll of toilet paper handy in the car for my mouth
Astron_Boy wrote:Hold me Sooty, I need man comfort.
Went to bob jane t-mart recently. They had some nice 17 inch rims at 190 each. Quite cheap IMO. You could consider them. 17in tyres were ard 120 each I think? Which mechanic are you sending your car to? Are they good with FTOs? I need to fix my suspension soon...yotka wrote:Thank you all!
Got a much better idea of what's wrong now.
Forum and members are helping a ton, thanks
Notable issues known so far:
1> All 4 engine mounts need replacement ASAP
2> Starter motor issue, seems to start on N, not P... so its probably dying.(not too sure about the start on N part.. need to try a few more times over the week.)
3> oil and water leaks, need to be isolated, once engine is cleaned of all current residues.
4> 1 wheel slightly damaged, but mght upgrade to 17inchers... not important yet, but might be the most expensive.
5> Voltmeter fluctuates, when indicators are on, etc, but battery seems charged, so might not be an alternator issue. Will have to do the disconnect negative terminal on battery while car is running test.
6> Roof rust... hmm.. will have to wait for now.
7> A lot of wind noise, while at 90-100km... not too sure why. Windows are closed fully.
WTTC mateyotka wrote:Thank you all!
Got a much better idea of what's wrong now.
Forum and members are helping a ton, thanks
Notable issues known so far:
1> All 4 engine mounts need replacement ASAP
2> Starter motor issue, seems to start on N, not P... so its probably dying.(not too sure about the start on N part.. need to try a few more times over the week.)
3> oil and water leaks, need to be isolated, once engine is cleaned of all current residues.
4> 1 wheel slightly damaged, but mght upgrade to 17inchers... not important yet, but might be the most expensive.
5> Voltmeter fluctuates, when indicators are on, etc, but battery seems charged, so might not be an alternator issue. Will have to do the disconnect negative terminal on battery while car is running test.
6> Roof rust... hmm.. will have to wait for now.
7> A lot of wind noise, while at 90-100km... not too sure why. Windows are closed fully.
FTEvolution wrote:WTTC mateyotka wrote:Thank you all!
Got a much better idea of what's wrong now.
Forum and members are helping a ton, thanks
Notable issues known so far:
1> All 4 engine mounts need replacement ASAP
2> Starter motor issue, seems to start on N, not P... so its probably dying.(not too sure about the start on N part.. need to try a few more times over the week.)
3> oil and water leaks, need to be isolated, once engine is cleaned of all current residues.
4> 1 wheel slightly damaged, but mght upgrade to 17inchers... not important yet, but might be the most expensive.
5> Voltmeter fluctuates, when indicators are on, etc, but battery seems charged, so might not be an alternator issue. Will have to do the disconnect negative terminal on battery while car is running test.
6> Roof rust... hmm.. will have to wait for now.
7> A lot of wind noise, while at 90-100km... not too sure why. Windows are closed fully.
1, if you gunna bother changing engine mounts, bring the whole engine out and replace all hoses, water pump, drive belts and cambelt etc... basically anything that may need doing in the future. Also give the transmission a service too while it's out.
2, Mine has been doing that for years and still is lol, mine has gotten to the point where I need to rapidly turn the key to make it engage. Replaced it already once as well and the new one did it too.
3, as for number 1, do it all at the same time.
4, second hand FTO wheels go for about $50 with a standard 16" tyre around here, your mileage may vary. I am using Legnum VR4 alloys atm.
5, that's pretty standard on both of the FTO's I have had, as long as it is pushing over 13 volts at idle without any other drain you should be fine.
6, roof rust should be your #1 priority imo.
7, could be the rubber seals being weathered and cracked.
just do crossmember ones first then do side mounts after using a jack to hold weight one side at a time.
