starion4me wrote:NachoMan wrote:So an update.
Car went over the pits about a month back, and failed.
Reasons;
1. Too low
2. Park lights not working
3. Horn not working
4. OEM seats and seatbelts in car when car was previously licenced as a 2 seater
5. Non standard front brakes without permit
6. Oil leaks
7. They couldn't find the VIN placard.
8. Right rear braided brake line has had braiding completely worn off. Was wearing on right axle shaft!
So 1,2,3 & 8 are corrected.
VIN placard is in driver's doorjam, but as this was previously a left hand drive vehicle, they found it too hard to find.
Brakes and seatbelts are pending approval.
Oil leaks will be corrected as soon as I get the car back from the auto-electrician.
Needs a new gel battery, and a new alternator.
The previous alternator was wired up incorrectly, and boiled the battery!
The alternator also has a leaking diode, and the cost of repairing isn't worth it.
I'm really starting to regret buying this car. :(
It looked so good, and went so hard, and I got completely sucked in.
Too many things are requiring attention, and the costs are just building up.
I knew it wasn't going to be perfect, but I didn't expect it to be this much work, or to cost this much money.
Oh well, I shall soldier on.
On a positive note, I did manage to score an all black interior for it, so I can replace the bits that are burgundy/crappy black painted.
Jas - sorry to hear you are having such issues. Your list above might seem a lot but anyone that is mechanically minded would be able to resolve those issues easily and cheaply
1. Too low - Just adjust the height of the coilovers
2. Park lights not working - not sure whats going on here. I would pull the units out and using a volt meter test if its getting voltage but doesnt sound like a biggie
3. Horn not working - from memory i left the horns off when i fitted the air filter up the front. if they arent physically there let me know they must be in my garage somewhere. but easy fix as the 2 wires will just be hanging near the intercooler by the bumper support. $30 bucks for a new horn from Supercheap...
4. OEM seats and seatbelts in car when car was previously licenced as a 2 seater - yip you knew it was registered as a 2 seater and its in black and white on the engineers report.
5. Non standard front brakes without permit - yes you knew that to hence why i placed the original calipers in the car encase you had issues. When i went for pinks they didnt bat an eye lid and i didnt bring it to their attention.
6. Oil leaks - yes it did have a leak in the front timing cover which is worse than it looks if the oil is too thin. dont use the 10w40 as the book says as previously advised use 15w50 and ensure you do oil changes often. That was the only leak that was visible to me when i sold her to you. To me the leak was too little to warrant pulling the engine out as the sump has to come off or take the head off....
7. They couldn't find the VIN placard. idiots thats all i can say to that one but im very pleased you found it
8. Right rear braided brake line has had braiding completely worn off. Was wearing on right axle shaft!
Thats interesting there is a bracket that secures the line to the strut. Is that bracket still intact - sounds like it might have broken off but easy fix by the sounds of things
Bar the oil leak these issues are really small even considering the alternator going....its a wear and tear item and isnt built to last forever. That one had been in the car for 7 years and came with the sr20 from the wrecker.
I enjoyed working on the car and it was my project and passion as a lot of you know for 7 years. But unfortunatley Jas the major difference between me and you is, i have the skill set to do everything myself and what i dont know im happy to learn.
I tried to give you as much documentation as i could but you werent buying a showroom car built from the factory.
Soldier on mate and try and learn as much as you can. Use mechanics, sparkies etc to diagnose any issues you dont understand i.e. get a quote from them then go away and learn how to fix it yourself
Otherwise keep doing what your doing
1. Coilovers adjusted, as was mentioned in a previous post. Fairly easy job.
2. Park lights rewired, also mentioned in a previous post.
3. Yeah horn wasn't there, but I found that out before it went over the pits and replaced it with an old one which stopped working on the way to the pits! Typical! :roll:
4. Yep I knew the car was previously licensed as a 2 seater, but the inspector failed me on OEM rear seats and belts. I need an engineer to inspect the refitting of the OEM stuff!?
5. Yep I knew that, and was hoping that they wouldn't pick up on it. I think the 'NISSAN' emblazoned on the side of the calipers gave the game away. I'll get them approved, and it'll be fine.
6. Oil leaks have been sorted. It was a pain, but it's done. It was pretty oily under the car, so she's going to get several high pressure cleans before the next inspection.
7. Yeah, wasn't hard to find if you use your brain and a bit pathetic on their part really, given how much attention they'd paid to everything else.
8. Bracket had become loose on this so there was too much slack on the line. It's been replaced as mentioned in a previous post.
Yeah I lack certain skills, and am reluctant at times to attempt major jobs. I give those jobs to a mechanic mate of mine.
Jas, your obligation ended with delivering the car to the transport depot at your end as you know. You've been great with tips, tricks, and possible solutions to problems. I didn't expect as much as you gave, so thank you again.
No animosity on this end mate.
I was under
NO illusions that this thing was perfect. I'm just a bit frustrated by my lack of time, size of some jobs, and my own inexperience.
This is my place to vent.
That's all there is to it.
