Eddey's V6 - The Stocky...

[EddeyDancer]

THE STOCKY - ACTIVITY UPDATE SUMMARY:

~~~2014~~~
80,175 Km - 19 MAY 14 - Purchase Date
80,280 Km - 26 SEP 14 - Registration Date - Blue Slip
81,000 Km - 12 OCT 14 - A/C Re-Gassed only to discover a leaking A/C Compressor
82,000 Km - 10 NOV 14 - General Service: Penrite Oil (10W-40) AC Delco Oil Filter and Upgraded Sump Plug

~~~2015~~~
83,000 Km - 01 JAN 15 - Canberra and Gosford Trips on the 16 & 17 JAN - All went well [/b]
84,000 Km - 29 JAN 15 - Barely drove it in 5 months, so the Battery died, and that got Replaced
84,675 Km - 04 JUN 15 - Fuel Pump Relay and Indicator Stalk were both Replaced (Both were faulty)
84,900 Km - 23 JUN 15 - Engine Work & Upgrades DONE (The car is driving really well)
85,000 Km - 27 JUN 15 - Pollen Filter (GM) and Front Brake Pads (Ultima) were both Replaced
87,780 Km - 27 SEP 15 - 1st Registration Renewal PASSED
88,000 Km - 03 OCT 15 - Canberra Trip, there and back on a Solo Full Tank (650 Km)
88,850 Km - 18 OCT 15 - Replaced Aerial Base, checked Sunroof Motor bolts, and re-glued the Sunroof rear mounting clip
89,000 Km - 24 OCT 15 - Finally fitted the 16" Stock GM Alloys with Tyre Sizes: 215/50 R16 front and 225/50 R16 rear
90,000 Km - 30 NOV 15 - Replaced: Lower Rear Spoiler, fitted 600CCA Battery, Opel Centre Caps & Steering Wheel Air-Bag

~~~2016~~~
94,690 Km - 16 APR 16 - Replaced: Tail Gate Struts, Rear Number Plate Lamps, Front Door Speakers and Brake Light Switch
94,850 Km - 23 APR 16 - New Front Windscreen and Rubber Seal, fitted by Windscreens O'Brien Alexandria
95,000 Km - 30 APR 16 - General Service: Valvoline Oil (15W-40) AC Delco Oil Filter and New Sump Plug Gasket
96,000 Km - 12 JUN 16 - Fitted the Original Orange side indicator lenses, and an LED Bulb in Ciggy lighter ring
97,000 Km - 17 JUL 16 - Swapped the Batteries from The Ghost to The Stocky (Bought 27 JAN 14) plus Battery Jacket
100,000 Km - 12 NOV 16 - Stocky Hits 100,000 Km

~~~2017~~~
102,700 Km - 13 FEB 17 - Basic Service & Washed Car: Oil topped up half litre
108,253 Km - 15 JUL 17 - General Service: Castrol Oil (15W-40) change, New Sump Plug Gasket, and degreased the sump...
110,550 Km - 05 OCT 17 - Front wheels rotated and given a really good clean, even though surprisingly, they weren't that dirty...
Travelled 21,550Km since NEWLY fitted, two years ago... Front wheels bolts lubricated prior to fitting... I noticed uneven tyre wear
Outer Front Left of the tyre... Right side tyre had similar wear, but wasn't as bad...
111,000 Km - 22 OCT 17 - Stocky Hits 100,000 Km
111,155 Km - 31 OCT 17 - 2 x minor Coolant Leaks fixed... Heater hose to the coolant bridge cut and re-joined, Header Tank replaced and CTS cleaned
111,222 Km - 04 NOV 17 - Alternator Cooling Fan Switch a cleaned and 4 x New Bulbs fitted in the Rear Centre Brake Light
111,294 Km - 12 NOV 17 - Oil Cooler Top Plate replaced due to corrosion, caused major coolant leak...
Replaced the Lower Manifold, lower gaskets were very compressed, the previous Engine Work done was @ 84,905 Km = 26,390 Km distance travelled...
New AC Delco Oil Filter was fitted, topped up 1 litre of Oil (15w 40) and Coolant (Nulon Type A - 6 year or 500,000 Km)... Fuel and Valvoline Injector Cleaner...
111,795 Km - 23 NOV 17 - Replaced Fuel Filter and Rear Wheels Balanced and cleaned
112,525 Km - 23 DEC 17 - Replaced Rear Brake Pads and K26 Relay (Fans)

[EddeyDancer]

27 SEPTEMBER 14 - INITIAL MOT PASSED @ 80,280 Km

27 SEPTEMBER 15 - FIRST MOT PASSED
It's been 12 months already, since I got this neglected car 'on the road' after buying it...
Odometer Reading: 87,780 Km
Distance Travelled: 7,500 Km

It's driving really well after the recent 'Engine Work'

To Do List:
Replace Aerial Base
Check all Sunroof Bolts
Re-glue Roof Liner Rear Clip

Fit White Vectra Door Handles
Replace Blown Front Door Speakers

Upgrade the Stock Alloys from 15" to 16"

[EddeyDancer]

ACTIVITY UPDATE: 18 OCT 15 @ 88,849Km

TO DO LIST:
Replace damaged Aerial Base... Check Sunroof Motor for loose bolts... Re-glue Roof Liner - Rear Clip

DONE!!! Made some much needed progress, over the weekend...
The Sunroof Bolts were a little loose, but not as bad as I've seen on others...

Considering...
Fitting White Vectra Door Handles
Replace Blown Front Door Speakers

Will do ASAP...
Upgrade the Stock Alloys from 15" to 16"
A/C Compressor replace or repair
Replace the AUX Belt with A/C
Replace the Fuel Filter

[craigyboy]

Will you be fitting a leather interior to this one mate?

[EddeyDancer]

Will you be fitting a leather interior to this one mate?

Mate... Apart from the Door Handles, this one is staying 'Mostly Stock' hence the name 'The Stocky'

[EddeyDancer]

The Leather looks much better, but not so suitable in Australia...

[EddeyDancer]

ACTIVITY UPDATE: 23 OCT 15 @ 89,000Km

Finally fitted the 16" Stock GM - 5 Spoke Alloys with Tyre Sizes: 215/50 R16 Front & 225/50 R16 Rear

TEST DRIVE:
Such a HUGE difference... I can now take corners at much higher speeds, and with plenty of confidence...
I'm also experiencing a much smoother ride, as some 'Mega Bumpy' roads, don't feel anywhere near as bad, as it was with 195's that the previous Owner, had fitted...

[EddeyDancer]

ACTIVITY UPDATE: 26 OCT 15 @ 89,050Km

Applying some finishing touches...
Opel Centre Caps with Black Wheel Bolt Covers

Tyre Sizes 215/50 R16 Front and 225/50 R16 Rear
Such a HUGE difference, with the recent Wheel Upgrade...
Not only does the car look better, the Performance aspects have also improved...

[EddeyDancer]

ACTIVITY UPDATE: 05 NOV 15 @ 89,300Km

I was feeling slightly motivated, so I finally replaced the Rear Lower Spoiler Part No. 90 462 263

I also noticed that the rear section of my left side skirt was loose... It was simply clicked back into position...

Any progress, is good progress, no matter how small...

[EddeyDancer]

ACTIVITY UPDATE: 10 NOV 15 @ 89,440Km

More progress...

I replaced the Blue 500CCA Battery, with this barely used, Green AMARON 600CCA Battery...

Part of the Opelization, I then replaced the Holden Steering Wheel Air-Bag, with an Opel Air-Bag...

Lastly... I checked up on the Rear Wiper Mechanism Motor, and it wasn't loose at all...

[EddeyDancer]

It's been a VERY Productive last few weeks...

The following work was done:

Replaced Aerial Base
Checked all Sunroof Bolts
Re-glued Roof Liner Rear Clip
Replaced the Lower Rear Spoiler
Replaced 500CCA Battery with 600CCA
Upgraded the Stock Alloys from 15" to 16"
Replaced Centre Caps and Steering Wheel Air-Bag

What's left to do???

Fit the White Vectra Door Handles
Replace Blown Front Door Speakers
A/C Compressor replace or repair
Replace the AUX Belt with A/C
Replace the Fuel Filter

Anything else?

[EddeyDancer]

90,000 Km... Final Post for 2015

[EddeyDancer]

WELCOME 2016


ACTIVITY UPDATE: 16 APR 16 @ 94,690Km

First Update for 2016 - More progress...

I replaced the Front Door Speakers, as both were BLOWN

So I finally fitted a Set of NEW Rear Number Plate Lamps...

I also replaced the Original Tail Gate Struts, as they were getting worn...

http://www.autovaux.co.uk/product/90346 ... libra.aspx

I've decided not to Upgrade the Door Handles, as The Stocky is for Go, NOT for show...

[EddeyDancer]

ACTIVITY UPDATE: 21 APR 16 @ 94,700Km

More progress...

Replaced the Brake Light Switch (Part No: 90 196 375) as my Brake Lights suddenly stopped working...

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Tridon-Brake ... Sw7aBVJoV7

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from= ... 5&_sacat=0

[Mark1]

silly little job that's a pain to do.