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- Sun Feb 07, 2021 19:11
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Aircon Condenser
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6403
Re: Aircon Condenser
I’m in Sydney and found that a Holden Commodore from mid ‘80s was a perfect fit with outlets in exactly the right places Any part number details? Sorry i just wandered around the wrecking yard with my rusty Lotus one under my arm until I found one the same I recall it was a commodore, that’s about ...
- Sun Feb 07, 2021 19:07
- Forum: Engine and Gearbox
- Topic: Engine sealants
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2135
Re: Engine sealants
Sorry my bad, Not permaseal, For cam box to head, I use permabond A136 /loctite 504 or equivalent. The red stuff. It’s not quite zero thickness, from memory you need to do valve clearance shimming “dry”, compensating for its minimal thickness when you do the final assembly.
- Sun Feb 07, 2021 13:33
- Forum: Engine and Gearbox
- Topic: Engine sealants
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2135
Re: Engine sealants
Depends which type of 9 series motor we’re talking about. Both use permaseal for cam carrier to head joint, which compresses to a pre-determined thickness. As for the cam covers, early 907 saddle types need a sealant like silastic, but the later 912 types don’t need any sealant in my experience, jus...
- Sun Feb 07, 2021 13:26
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Aircon Condenser
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6403
Re: Aircon Condenser
Evening all, Does anyone know where I can get an aircon condenser. No luck at Lotus or SJ who were last know stockists. I've tried ordering the Hella part number on amazon and its NLA and nowhere on ebay either. Alloy radiator manufacturers can't do them (if you understand condensers, you'd know wh...
- Sun Feb 07, 2021 13:23
- Forum: General
- Topic: Aussie Excel Owners
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3462
Re: Aussie Excel Owners
‘87 SE in Five Dock Sydney, imported from UK in 2004
- Sat Jan 02, 2021 23:04
- Forum: General
- Topic: Steering column to rack rubber dust cover
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2101
Re: Steering column to rack rubber dust cover
I bought them but never fitted them, they are in the glove box. Daunted by the job I guess. I just pack a little more grease into that exposed bearing every year. Will measure up and report back.
- Thu Oct 29, 2020 10:39
- Forum: Servicing, Belts, Fuels and Oils
- Topic: Replacing front brake discs
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2618
Re: Replacing front brake discs
Discs calipers and pads are sourced from Toyota Supra ma61 aren’t they?
- Thu Oct 29, 2020 10:27
- Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
- Topic: Wing mirror oddity on an excel
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2827
Re: Wing mirror oddity on an excel
Honda Jazz circa 2000-2004 perhaps?
- Mon Oct 05, 2020 23:51
- Forum: Servicing, Belts, Fuels and Oils
- Topic: Coolant tank source
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1826
Coolant tank source
Hi all
My coolant reservoir (later twin cap style) has finally given up the ghost, after many repairs over the years. So a new alloy one is needed. These are pretty pricey but SJ looks to be the best value, has anyone found a cheaper or better source? Robert
My coolant reservoir (later twin cap style) has finally given up the ghost, after many repairs over the years. So a new alloy one is needed. These are pretty pricey but SJ looks to be the best value, has anyone found a cheaper or better source? Robert
- Wed Aug 19, 2020 23:24
- Forum: Electrics and Electronics
- Topic: Dash illumination filters
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4263
Re: Dash illumination filters
If you wanna stick with the original T5 bulbs they are as cheap as chips from eBay/ China ($A1.00 or thereabouts for 10 incl postage).
Corolla models circa 2000 (eg AE112) use the same little green hoods. Easily sourced from wreckers
Corolla models circa 2000 (eg AE112) use the same little green hoods. Easily sourced from wreckers
- Mon May 11, 2020 03:08
- Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
- Topic: Gear knob
- Replies: 48
- Views: 14883
Re: Gear knob
To explain overdrive I find it easier to think purely in mechanical terms. Gears 1-3 involve a smaller gear on the gearbox input shaft driving a larger gear on the output shaft. Gear 4 (in almost all cars) involves the same sized gear on the input and output shaft or 1:1. Gear 5 or overdrive involve...
- Tue May 05, 2020 02:26
- Forum: Engine and Gearbox
- Topic: Clutch-kit Excel early models
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2684
Re: Clutch-kit Excel early models
I went to an old school clutch and brake place and they rebuilt the pressure plate and supplied a new driven plate which as I recall was from a Toyota Hi-Ace of the same era.
- Sat Mar 28, 2020 23:19
- Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
- Topic: draft control (v27.2b !!!)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2500
Re: draft control (v27.2b !!!)
Yes I did this many years ago, that window surround channel is just made for a rubber seal. Makes closing the door a bit harder but it’s a worthwhile mod, less wind noise and no water ingress.
- Sat Mar 28, 2020 23:19
- Forum: Upgrades and modifications
- Topic: draft control (v27.2b !!!)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1091
Re: draft control (v27.2b !!!)
Yes I did this many years ago, that window surround channel is just made for a rubber seal. Makes closing the door a bit harder but it’s a worthwhile mod, less wind noise and no water ingress.
- Thu Mar 12, 2020 02:14
- Forum: General
- Topic: Just for fun
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6247
Re: Just for fun
A late model one owner, always garaged Excel Celebration, preferably in red.
Cant think of another car that gives so much joy, and hey, why spend more?
Cant think of another car that gives so much joy, and hey, why spend more?