Eddey's V6 - The Ghost...

[EddeyDancer]

Nice work... I did the same on mine, new arms, drop-links, track-rod ends, and also replaced the top mounts and bearings, at same time... Made a hell of a difference

Thanks Mate!

The change in Handling Stability, and Overall Smoothness was instantly noticeable!

I already have the 'Top Mounts & Bearings' plus some 'Polyurethane Bushes' for the Sway Bar Links, to fit as well...
I'm just awaiting on the 'NEW Front Shocks and Springs' so when they get here, they'll all be done pretty soon!
I'm also hoping to fit a nice alloy V6 'Front Strut Brace' under the bonnet!

I'm pretty excited about the change in smoothness, over them bumpy roads!

[EddeyDancer]

your next move should be to change the Donut Bush on the rear subframe, as I bet they are well worn... Nice car and good work

Thanks for that Tip, Mr Fraz

I've been hearing A Rattling sound, coming from the Rear End...
Maybe the 'Rear Axle Bushes' are now Kaput, after all these years!
The Bush is in Position Number 2 on the Diagram...

UPDATE: Donut Bushes checked @ 173,723 Km and found to be still in VERY Good Condition
With that Part checked off, I later discovered the noise, and made the Video in the link Below...
http://s1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd3 ... Rattle.mp4

[EddeyDancer]

Received the following Parts recently:

1 - Knock Sensor C25XE Bosch
2 - Radiator Fan Switch C25XE with Air Con
3 - Oil Sump Plug C25XE Gasket Copper x 5
4 - Inlet Manifold Gasket C25XE
5 - 3.8 Bar Fuel Pressure Regulator for V6
6 - Pollen Filter Calibra All Models
7 - Oil Sump Gasket C25XE

[big_gordy]

hey eddy i might get to meet ya bud! might be comming over to work there!!!!

[EddeyDancer]

Hey Eddey, I might get to meet ya bud! Might be coming over to work there!!!!

Mate, if You need any info on anything, I'd be glad to assist You if I can...

[big_gordy]

dam that looks good ! this is where i may be in a few months bud !
680 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000
ernst & young

u know it?

[EddeyDancer]

Damn that looks good! This is where I may be in a few months bud!
680 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Ernst & Young Building...

How funny... My Mechanic's Workshop is actually located in the Car Park of that Building, and He's from England!

[EddeyDancer]

Replaced the Pollen Filter, and the Fuel Pressure Regulator!

As these Parts are rarely even looked at, I decided to replace them both!

The Results of replacing both of these Parts was Immediately noticeable!
The 'Air' now flows through the vents alot stronger, and also obviously much cleaner!

As the Fuel Injectors need cleaning every few years, I thought why not the Replace the FPR
The results of replacing the 'FPR' with a New 3.8 Bar FPR, have also been VERY Impressive!
I can certainly hear and feel the difference, in the fuel delivery and throttle reponse!!!

I wasn't sure if there'd be any benefits in changing these, but the Outcome is Positive!

[vec 160]

I changed the pollen filter on mine as it looked like your one eddy and cleaned the drain to the engine bay out.
The car smells less of dead cats now,

Alan

[EddeyDancer]

I've had 'The Ghost' for 8 Years, and I'm pretty sure this Filter has never been changed...
Even though it may say it has been changed, on the Service Report Coupon...

As it's out of sight, who would even know of it's Condition???
Now I know how easy it is to do, I'll replace it more frequently...

[EddeyDancer]

The Air Filter was due for a replacement, so I thought I'd give this a Go!

I've recently been reading up a fair bit, on the various High Performance Air Filters!
The main options were GM Standard, BMC, OBX, Pipercross, K&N and Simota Brands!

The One I bought is the Blue 'Simota' Brand and it seems to have made, a reasonable
improvement in regards to the Air Intake! It had been some time since I last replaced
the Air Filter, and the Old Standard one that I had in there, had to Go!!!

But as always, a New Filter is always better than an Old One!

At least this one can be cleaned anytime, as is re-useable

[EddeyDancer]

Friday 12 Aug 2011 @ 172625 Km

Recently I had the following work done!

1 - Found 'the Leak' within the AIR CON System... New Condensor Required...
2 - Replaced the 'Sway Bar Link Bushes' with some Polyurethane Type Bushes!
3 - Replaced the Fuel Filter, as it was last done @ 155000 Km in Dec 2008

[big_gordy]

I know the area very well...

George Street is one of busiest Streets in Sydney!

I'll take a photo of the Building for You!

Here's the link for the Australian Calibra Club:

where the pic or video? how many floors is on it?

[EddeyDancer]

There You Go Amigo!

[EddeyDancer]

The Lower Inlet Divider Manifold Upgrade!

The 'side by side' comparison, shows the difference in Air Intake...

I'll be replacing the following, when it's Major Service time!

COOLING SYSTEM:
Thermostat - Cooler Running
Radiator Fan Switch - 82 deg
Coolant Temperature Sensor
Temperature Gauge Sender

AIR CONDITIONING:
Condensor and Dryer - New
Re-Gas the Air Con System

ENGINE WORK:
Spark Plugs - NGK's Iridium
Ignition Leads - New Bosch V6
Lower Inlet Manifold Upgrade
Rocker Covers - Metal Vectra
Fuel Injectors - Serviced Bosch
Polished & Ported Inlet Manifold
Clean up the Idle Control Valve
Clean up the Throttle Body
Replace the Traction Control motor

GASKETS: New
Oil Sump
Throttle Body
Inlet Manifold
Rocker Covers

REPLACE FLUIDS:
Brake Fluid
Coolant
Engine Oil