Dezza's T5 Conversion Day - Page 3

Dezza · 17-11-2006, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by shuresm58

The clutch pedal spring isn't necessary. The clutch itself keeps the pedal up. The spring just keeps the pedal at a respectable height.

Well, since John has one, I'll take it anyway. After driving the EBII 5 speed for so long, I want my transmission to feel as similar as possible (besides the shorter first gear). I love driving that car, so I don't want mine to feel second rate.

EA2BA · 17-11-2006, 08:21 AM

looks like I have to finish painting the house this saturday, I will drop you a PM with my phone number of you get stuck call me, otherwise if you need help on sunday to finish up the conversion I can help then.

Jason

eb91xr6 · 17-11-2006, 08:58 AM

well the hardest bit of the convertion is taking the starter motor off. i had a XF one fitted to my car by the last owner and it was a slut of a job took 3 houres getting it down

Dezza · 17-11-2006, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by eb91xr6

well the hardest bit of the convertion is taking the starter motor off. i had a XF one fitted to my car by the last owner and it was a slut of a job took 3 houres getting it down

Gee, that's pretty intense. Hope mine doesn't take that long

EA2BA · 17-11-2006, 09:41 AM

Wont take that long to get it off, 2 13mm bolts so a socket and an extension bar, worst part is the thing is bloody heavy, maybe consider a newer lighter AU one to replace it while ya at it.

Dezza · 17-11-2006, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by EA2BA

Wont take that long to get it off, 2 13mm bolts so a socket and an extension bar, worst part is the thing is bloody heavy, maybe consider a newer lighter AU one to replace it while ya at it.

How much would they cost, roughly?

EA2BA · 17-11-2006, 10:18 AM

2nd hand cant be much, new are not too cheap from memory.

Dezza · 17-11-2006, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by EA2BA

2nd hand cant be much, new are not too cheap from memory.

I'll price them up at the local wreckers, and see how I go.

Dezza · 17-11-2006, 04:08 PM

Well, I've gotten the oil, got some coolant for the heater core replacement, got the heater core!, got the rear main seal and welsh plug. I haven't got an AU starter motor but I've spent enough for now I think. The EA one works well, so if it aint broke, don't fix it.

I've also got snags, 3 loaves of bread, a slab of Carlton, an 18 pack of Jim Beam, and a heap of Coke. The only meat I've got is snags, so if anyone wants anything else you can bring your own.

Hope that is all I need for tomorrow

EA2BA · 17-11-2006, 04:43 PM

if the welsh plug at the rear looks good then just leave it, unless it doesnt look like a copper/brass one. rear main yes do it, they are pain to get out, and tap it back in slowly and squarely and all will be good.

Dezza · 17-11-2006, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by EA2BA

if the welsh plug at the rear looks good then just leave it, unless it doesnt look like a copper/brass one. rear main yes do it, they are pain to get out, and tap it back in slowly and squarely and all will be good.

Thanks for the advice Jason. Pat suggested we do them, and the parts are cheap, so once we get a look we'll decide on whether to do the welsh plug or not

EDXR6T · 17-11-2006, 07:12 PM

Sorry dezza double booked you.

Cant come sat I'l see if I can drop in But Ive got some things to deal with be for I Leave next week.

Cheers

efgiar · 17-11-2006, 07:16 PM

if someone could bring 2 possible 4 truck stands it would be good, my car stands arnt really that high and ive only got 2!

EDXR6T · 17-11-2006, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by efgiar

if someone could bring 2 possible 4 truck stands it would be good, my car stands arnt really that high and ive only got 2!

You can grab some off me. Il see if i can deliver or someone might have to pick up.

efgiar · 17-11-2006, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by EDXR6T

You can grab some off me. Il see if i can deliver or someone might have to pick up.

hes only in oakliegh sth, just go drop em off :P

EA2BA · 17-11-2006, 08:49 PM

i might just make it after all, see how we go, good luck

Dezza · 17-11-2006, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by EDXR6T

Sorry dezza double booked you.

Cant come sat I'l see if I can drop in But Ive got some things to deal with be for I Leave next week.

Cheers

Don't worry about it Pat, drop in if you can anyway.

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Originally Posted by EA2BA

i might just make it after all, see how we go, good luck

Thanks Jason, if you can make it, that would be great

mark_TD · 17-11-2006, 09:55 PM

Hi Dezza, I will most likely come tomorrow too and I have truck stands and manuel ECU as well. I will come with Josh and I am most likely wrecking my EA ghia which is the same colour as yours so if u need parts let me know.

Dezza · 17-11-2006, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mark_TD

Hi Dezza, I will most likely come tomorrow too and I have truck stands and manuel ECU as well. I will come with Josh and I am most likely wrecking my EA ghia which is the same colour as yours so if u need parts let me know.

PM sent

ORSMEB · 19-11-2006, 01:19 AM

Was an awesome day! Well Done to efgiar for the doing the whole conversion! Dezza your car is heaps quicker now...probably in the 14's! Lol!
Hope you enjoy the days to come...
P.S. Post up some pics...

efgiar · 19-11-2006, 03:53 AM

yeah wasnt bad, the usual e-series style 2 people working 10 watching lol wasnt too bad, marks fuel pump threw a wire and took us near on 3 hours including waiting for the racv guy to tell him that it was the pump, then said he couldnt pick one up so pretty much told him to **** off and we fixed it ourselves

Dezza · 19-11-2006, 03:55 AM

Yep. It's good to have the T5 in. Huge thanks in particular to efgiar, who did most of the work. Also thanks to EA2BA, gthofan, xr-6000, gubas, and mark_TD for all the work they did, and EDXR6T for bringing the parts for John_XR6. Sorry John, I forgot to give the $10 to Pat for you, so I'll pay you on the next cruise.

The manual runs great. It needed a fair bit of fine tuning to get the clutch right, and still needs a little bit more, but it's pretty good. The extra power is amazing, and it is so nicer to drive.

I've got a few issues that arose from when we were putting the car back together though, that I'll have to sort out. Power windows don't work, the door ajar warning doesn't work so it has heaps of flashing lights, central locking stopped working, and my climate control only directs air to the demister. We connected up a vacuum line after we cruised to Pier 35, but it must have come loose again, so tomorrow (I should say today) will be great fun trying to get everything working.

efgiar · 19-11-2006, 04:12 AM

yes it was a fun day full of laughs, the only real thing i can think of is that there is a plug undone somewere, try ur original ECU in it and see how that goes, but other then that i wouldnt kno about those probs, thats why i never touch dashes!

LUXO_8 · 19-11-2006, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by efgiar

yes it was a fun day full of laughs, the only real thing i can think of is that there is a plug undone somewere, try ur original ECU in it and see how that goes, but other then that i wouldnt kno about those probs, thats why i never touch dashes!

but you're an autoelec......you should be king!

efgiar · 19-11-2006, 02:08 PM

im an apprentice and was too dark, tired and sore to start fiddling :P

mcflux · 19-11-2006, 03:35 PM

Well done Dezza & crew

I'm curious about the funky electronics bizzo though, what ECU did you put into the EA again?

mark_TD · 19-11-2006, 07:33 PM

Dezza has an EA s pac manuel ECU. It worked great in my car and I know that that isnt the reason for all the flashing lights. Well it shouldn't be

mcflux · 19-11-2006, 07:38 PM

Hrm... I'm beat!

Damo · 19-11-2006, 08:12 PM

i hope josh did the flywheel bolts up nice and tight. :P Sorry I couldn't make it had to fix a few issues with my car, glad you got it sorted and running. As ORSMsteveEB has said it should runs 14's now. :hihi:Steves car won't cause he is a crap driver and his IRS weighs too much.

Dezza · 19-11-2006, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Damo

i hope josh did the flywheel bolts up nice and tight. :P Sorry I couldn't make it had to fix a few issues with my car, glad you got it sorted and running. As ORSMsteveEB has said it should runs 14's now. :hihi:Steves car won't cause he is a crap driver and his IRS weighs too much.

LOL at Steve's driving. 14's would be great. I never ran the auto down the quarter but the manual would be heaps quicker. The power difference is massive.

The problem with the flashing lights, power windows, central locking, etc. was a ground not being connected. John_XR6 fixed it today, so it is all sorted. I'm a very happy man at the moment.