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by robertverhey
Fri Sep 29, 2023 22:27
Forum: General
Topic: Excels and Air-conditioning
Replies: 24
Views: 3622

Re: Excels and Air-conditioning

My brochures from the time show aircon an extra cost option on SE and standard on SA

Would attach pics if I knew how
by robertverhey
Fri Sep 29, 2023 13:58
Forum: General
Topic: Excels and Air-conditioning
Replies: 24
Views: 3622

Re: Excels and Air-conditioning

My suggestion would be to find a complete factory setup that has been removed from a UK car, that would mean everything fits in and looks original. The excel engine bay is already a pretty crowded place so it will be challenging to adapt and install anything aftermarket into it. The original setup, ...
by robertverhey
Sun Oct 16, 2022 23:35
Forum: General
Topic: Power Steering Pump Seized
Replies: 4
Views: 618

Re: Power Steering Pump Seized

Was a long time ago I repaired mine but from memory if the fluid union is screwed off the back of the bell, the whole bell can be slid off, with some resistance from the big o-ring that seals it. The reason for the seizure might the become apparent.
by robertverhey
Sun May 15, 2022 09:07
Forum: Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Recommendation for braided brake hoses
Replies: 2
Views: 1299

Re: Recommendation for braided brake hoses

Very happy with my Goodridge hoses. Fit and forget
by robertverhey
Thu May 05, 2022 10:19
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: No Spark Gremlins
Replies: 36
Views: 7114

Re: No Spark Gremlins

I’d replace the cap and rotor. I’d be suspecting that some damage occurred to either/both while it was running partially unclipped.
by robertverhey
Thu May 05, 2022 09:53
Forum: Engine and Gearbox
Topic: Fuel System
Replies: 2
Views: 584

Re: Fuel System

Refurb your pump with this. Best mod you’ll ever do. Fit and forget.

http://sucarb.co.uk/su-fuel-pumps-spare ... -kits.html
by robertverhey
Wed Mar 30, 2022 11:57
Forum: Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Leaking brake fluid reservoir..
Replies: 7
Views: 1789

Re: Leaking brake fluid reservoir..

Not sure what roll pins are being referred to above, my reservoir is a push fit into the grommets that sit in the top of the master cylinder. A while ago these grommets perished and I replaced them. I suspect that may be the source of the leak here, and the only reason it appears on the blanked take...
by robertverhey
Wed Mar 23, 2022 03:26
Forum: Engine and Gearbox
Topic: Clutch Master Cylinder & Slave Cylinder.
Replies: 15
Views: 2477

Re: Clutch Master Cylinder & Slave Cylinder.

Get yours resleeved in stainless. Will outlast the car. Robert
by robertverhey
Sun Jan 30, 2022 09:36
Forum: Engine and Gearbox
Topic: Rough cold running
Replies: 38
Views: 6180

Re: Rough cold running

Have you checked the markings on the camshaft sprockets at tdc? Just wondering if one might be a tooth out.
by robertverhey
Wed Dec 01, 2021 14:47
Forum: Engine and Gearbox
Topic: Purge Pump.. alternatives?
Replies: 14
Views: 2983

Re: Purge Pump.. alternatives?

Something like this would do the job I reckon

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/High-Torque ... 635-2958-0
by robertverhey
Sun Aug 22, 2021 09:01
Forum: Engine and Gearbox
Topic: Diff filler plug removal
Replies: 7
Views: 2109

Re: Diff filler plug removal

It’s a while ago but I remember my filler plug rounded as well. I filed the flats until the next socket down (size-wise) fitted on. 7/8” from memory.
by robertverhey
Sun May 09, 2021 23:44
Forum: General
Topic: Poly anti roll bar kit.
Replies: 6
Views: 1570

Re: Poly anti roll bar kit.

by robertverhey
Tue Mar 16, 2021 00:25
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Aircon Condenser
Replies: 15
Views: 6347

Re: Aircon Condenser

Hi I am not across commodore model numbers but I recall it may have been a commodore from the mid to late ‘80s..... robert
by robertverhey
Mon Feb 08, 2021 11:50
Forum: General
Topic: Aussie Excel Owners
Replies: 13
Views: 3417

Re: Aussie Excel Owners

There are reams and reams of regulatory documents now (including the. Attached), and it’s pretty much guilty until proven innocent, regardless of age. The doc suggests that the only real form of assurance is the testing of components prior to departure from their origin country. Which for a lot of c...
by robertverhey
Mon Feb 08, 2021 07:16
Forum: General
Topic: Aussie Excel Owners
Replies: 13
Views: 3417

Re: Aussie Excel Owners

I’d say 20+

Question has been asked before viewtopic.php?f=7&t=5765&hilit=Australia


One thing is certain, it’ll be bloody hard to get any others imported, the asbestos rulings have driven a stake into the heart of private importing.....