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Old 07-02-2007, 12:11 AM   #1
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I've just bought a 1980 2L Escort sedan in full nanna kit, nothing done to anything, and I was wondering if anyone can tell me the point and spark gaps? I'm having a little trouble locating the manual, so I have no reliable tech info handy.
And if anyone knows of any good places in Sydney for spares, a point in the right direction would be appreciated.

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Old 07-02-2007, 04:20 PM   #2
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heya mate, only new myself. and still looking for a car. If you are free on sunday the 17th of this month there is a huge swap meet at richmond. might be some goodies there.Plus there are always heaps of people with workshop manuals. I picked up one for my r31 for $10 at trhe last swapmeet. if its panels and interior bits, go to pick and payless at blacktown.some of the cars there can be a bit tatty but sometimes if you get a car that has just been towed in it will have some good parts on it.Other than that I can't see it being too much hassle to get engine gaskets etc at repco or super cheap.
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Old 07-02-2007, 05:15 PM   #3
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Old 07-02-2007, 06:50 PM   #4
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Thanks a tonne for that, people. Great help. Should make it to the swap meet, where in Richmond is it?
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Old 07-02-2007, 10:28 PM   #5
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across the road from the raaf base they have the showgrounds. its in there. well worth a look cos even they they dont have the bits you need, you can sometimes find bargain tools, and not just dodgy ones either. i could say see ya there but its freakin huge.
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Old 11-02-2007, 11:56 AM   #6
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I ordered a Gregorys manual No 125, through my local Supercheap for around $40.00
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