Eddey's V6 - The Ghost...

EddeyDancer · by **EddeyDancer** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 9:13 am

Allys Cally wrote:good job mate

Thanks Mate!!! :dance:

I started it up and let it run for a while, and that's now charged up the Battery...

There was a weird sound coming from near the Timing Belt Cover, but that disappeared once warmed up... :shifty:

I'm looking at making a Tab, to connect part of the broken tab to the Engine for the time being...

I'm just wanting to take it for a Drive, but it's a bit risky so I just have to be a bit more patient...
But the cooling system seems to working better, without the Thermostat...

EddeyDancer · by **EddeyDancer** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 11:21 am

Today I made a Connection Bracket out of metal, and I fitted it to the Thermostat Extension Pipe...

It's only a temporary fix till I get the New Condensor here from the UK, which will take about 6 weeks by Sea...

It was great to finally have a decent drive after 10 weeks sitting, and it sounds heaps smoother with the New Parts fitted...

Soon it's out with the Radiator, as to fit the New Condensor, New Radiator Fan Switch and New Thermostat Pipe!

That will then finally conclude the ENGINE PHASE!!! :shifty:

EddeyDancer · by **EddeyDancer** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 9:21 am

The GHOST hit 175,000 Km Last Night...

The results of the 'ENGINE PHASE UPGRADE' are certainly quite noticeable...

Mainly being that the Engine sounds 'Heaps Smoother' and the 'Throttle Response' has also improved...

I'll also monitor the Fuel Economy and the Spark Plus wells for Oil, over the next few weeks...

The 'SUSPENSION PHASE' is basically all that's now left to do...

I'll be doing the work on the Rear, but the Front I'll get done by the Mechanic!!!

That will commence as soon as the 'Final Shipment' get's organised...

EddeyDancer · by **EddeyDancer** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:40 pm

ACTIVITY UPDATE:

I'm Extremely Pleased with the results, of the recent 'ENGINE PHASE' work!!!

I've now driven just over 1000 Kilometers, since I Upgraded the Front Cam Cover...

Last night I inspected the Front Spark Plug wells, and was Very Pleased to see that the Spark Plugs and Leads, were all Totally Oil Free!!!

This certainly has made the drive so much smoother, and has also gotten rid of that sluggishness upon acceleration...

EddeyDancer · by **EddeyDancer** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:48 pm

SOME MINOR DETAILING...
I fitted the more discrete Black Oil Cap, and will keep the bright Yellow Oil Cap as Spare...

EddeyDancer · by **EddeyDancer** » Sat May 26, 2012 9:38 am

Finally...

After months of searching...

I can now complete the 'Exterior Aspects' by fitting this handle, and a Remote for the Central Locking!!!

EddeyDancer · by **EddeyDancer** » Sat May 26, 2012 9:44 am

The GHOST hit 176,000 Km recently...

The results of the 'ENGINE PHASE UPGRADES' have certainly been a success...
The Engine Idle is heaps smoother, and the Throttle Response has also improved...
The Fuel Economy has certainly INCREASED, and there's NO OIL in the Spark Plus wells...

The 'SUSPENSION PHASE' is the Final Phase, and basically all that's left to do...
I'll be Shipping this Last Batch of Parts in the coming weeks...
It's taken longer than expected, but the 'Quality of the Job' is what matters most to Me!!!

Phill · by **Phill** » Sat May 26, 2012 6:11 pm

I'm really enjoying this thread Eddey and looking forward to seeing it complete. You have put a lot of hard work in to your car mate. :handgestures-thumbupleft:

EddeyDancer · by **EddeyDancer** » Sat May 26, 2012 8:10 pm

Phill wrote:I'm really enjoying this thread Eddey and looking forward to seeing it complete. You have put a lot of hard work in to your car mate.

Thanks Mate...

I'm glad you like My Profile...

There's really not that much more to do...

Suspension Phase is the 'Final Stage' for what I've planned to do...

I'll be doing the Rear Shocks, Springs and Brake Pads very soon, and perhaps a Reat Strut Brace...

The Front will be done by the Mechanic later on... New Shocks, Top Mounts, Bearings and Strut Brace...

I'm very pleased with what I've done so far, and the pics can back me up on that... :dance:

Phill · by **Phill** » Sat May 26, 2012 8:54 pm

Im with the V-Grille back on group mate it would be the icing on the cake mate. :handgestures-thumbupleft:

EddeyDancer · by **EddeyDancer** » Sat May 26, 2012 9:05 pm

Phill wrote:I'm with the V-Grille back on group mate, it would be the icing on the cake mate.

Yes... It's a must for any Calibra!!! :clap:

EddeyDancer · by **EddeyDancer** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 4:02 pm

SUSPENSION PHASE PREPARATION

Recently I conducted an 'Inspection and Clean Up' of the Rear Shocks, Springs and Brakes... :think:

I basically wanted to clean up, and check the Condition of the Spring Mounting Plates, Rear Disk Shields and Rear Brake Pads...

From what I did, I learnt that fitting the Rear Shocks and Springs is actually quite an Easy Job!!!

I'll be Lowering the Rear just a touch very soon, as I've got New Shocks and Springs coming from the UK!!!

Looking forward to a better 'quality ride' when they get fitted!!! :dance:

EddeyDancer · by **EddeyDancer** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 4:18 pm

SECURITY TIP

I read an article recently which stated that 'Number Plates' were one of the highest items, that are Stolen from Motor Vehicles...

So with this in mind, I decided to replace the Basic Screws with Hex Bolts... :shifty:

EddeyDancer · by **EddeyDancer** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 3:39 am

MINOR ENGINE BAY DETAILING:

I had a bit of time to spare, so I decided to clean up a bit...

stevo turbo · by **stevo turbo** » Fri Jun 15, 2012 6:11 pm

its all the litte thing like the header tanks and caps and such that makes a big difference in a engine bay i think- shows someone hgas taken time to fully clean a vehicle- keep up the good work mate