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New to the site!

PostPosted: October 20th, 2009, 8:44 pm
by Low_96GLI
Hey, im Ryan and i have an El Futura.
Its fairly stock atm but i have some mild plans 4 it.
Its lowered, Has tinted windows, 17'' mags, and an exhaust system.
I have got 2 12'' Clarion subs, a Clarion apx1300 amp and 4 6'' round speakers 4 it but havn't put them in yet.

I am hoping to do a lilttle bit more work to it when i get a bit more cash!
But i have to fix a few things first! Like;
The gearbox - Changes rough when driving easy. But if thrashing it changes fine????
3rd cylinder is down on compression?? Maybe Head gasket??

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated??

Ill add some photos when i figure out how too!!

Re: New to the site!

PostPosted: October 20th, 2009, 8:59 pm
by SnipeZ
Hey :) Welcome
Looking forward to some pics
this should help ya out a bit viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2480

with ya box it might just need a service and it prob would be a head gasket.
check if the coolant is mixing with the oil and shit.

Good luck with it buddy

Re: New to the site!

PostPosted: October 20th, 2009, 10:07 pm
by tezza bear
Hey Ryan glad to see u put a post up. The guys on here are pretty helpful & knowledgable if u have any questions or problems just post em up someone on here will be able to help u out. & if ur up for a cruise put ur name in for the phillip island cruise & come out & meet some of the boys. ;)

Re: New to the site!

PostPosted: October 22nd, 2009, 7:36 pm
by Low_96GLI
Heres a photo i took a couple of weeks ago in a mates driveway!!

http://s952.photobucket.com/albums/ae4/ ... 009015.jpg

heres a pic from wen i brought the car!!

http://s952.photobucket.com/albums/ae4/ ... C00304.jpg

ill have to take some more so i can show u guys!

Re: New to the site!

PostPosted: October 22nd, 2009, 8:07 pm
by SnipeZ
looks nice mate.

Re: New to the site!

PostPosted: October 22nd, 2009, 8:21 pm
by Low_96GLI
Thanx mate, Not bad for $600

oh yea the coolant isnt mixing with the oil. i check it every couple of days but is using a shitload of water!
i just got the gearbox serviced about a month ago.

one of my mates from work said it might just need an electronic shift kit??

Re: New to the site!

PostPosted: October 22nd, 2009, 8:51 pm
by SnipeZ
possibly.
is there a heap of steam coming from the exhaust?
could be a leaky radiator. split hose.
broken heater core.
drive your car over a massive bit of cardboard. run the car for 10-20 mins. turn it off then check the cardboard to see any leaks.
could be a leaky water pump. could be a number of things. hole in a welsh plug

Re: New to the site!

PostPosted: October 27th, 2009, 8:53 am
by holstar_87
hey ryan, hows the car going sounds like a head gasket to me buddy.
give me a txt some time
you doing great ocean road cruise?