Dezza's 1990 EAII Ghia & 2000 AUII Fairmont

by **Dezza** » February 22nd, 2009, 8:46 pm

BBQBurner wrote:what no photos of our work today, disappointed

nah. I'll have to pull the old clutch out of the rubbish and take some photos of that... or what's left of it

by **Dansedgli** » February 22nd, 2009, 8:48 pm

So did 8 people change the clutch or did 7 people watch and drink beer?

by **Dezza** » February 22nd, 2009, 9:32 pm

Dansedgli wrote:So did 8 people change the clutch or did 7 people watch and drink beer?

A few people working, the most standing around

We had a bbq anyway. Worked out well.

by **Phillis** » March 8th, 2009, 12:37 am

very neat man!

whats next for the dez-mobile?

by **Dezza** » March 8th, 2009, 2:06 pm

I'll chuck the cam in it.

Other than that, it's mostly redoing all the suspension, and just driving it. In the distant future, I want to do an engine swap, respray, and all that shit but that could be a long time away.

by **Kyle the ED4LTR** » March 8th, 2009, 4:12 pm

Dezza wrote:I'll chuck the cam in it.

Other than that, it's mostly redoing all the suspension, and just driving it. In the distant future, I want to do an engine swap, respray, and all that shit but that could be a long time away.

If you spray it, spray it lightling strike, has to be a silver colour dez

by **Dezza** » March 8th, 2009, 4:45 pm

Yeah, I'd keep it silver. I don't want to do engine bay, door jams and that shit and to have them a different colour would piss me off. It's just with my stone chipped front, keyed passenger side, mismatched front right guard, all the pressure pack stuff, as well as 19 years of wear and tear, I'd really like fresh paint again.

by **LUXO_8** » March 8th, 2009, 4:55 pm

even same colour, but fresh, will be mint.

thats my plan with the NC

by **Kyle the ED4LTR** » March 8th, 2009, 5:02 pm

well yeh thats it, even the same colour is fine, just some kind of a silver, its how we recognize the car now

by **Dezza** » March 8th, 2009, 5:13 pm

Kyle the ED4LTR wrote:well yeh thats it, even the same colour is fine, just some kind of a silver, its how we recognize the car now

No you recognise the car by the front end clunks before you even see it

by **Kyle the ED4LTR** » March 8th, 2009, 5:16 pm

Dezza wrote:
Kyle the ED4LTR wrote:well yeh thats it, even the same colour is fine, just some kind of a silver, its how we recognize the car now

No you recognise the car by the front end clunks before you even see it

I stand corrected :lol:

by **Dezza** » June 6th, 2009, 6:31 pm

Update: As a lot of people have seen, my car hates power steering belts, and has thrown quite a few of them. I had enough and bought a full serpentine setup (well, actually 2 of them). Using the best bits from both, I started the conversion today. I removed all the old 3-belt accessories.

Started with this (I've been missing the aircon belt for about the past year)

Replacing the aircon condensor too, as it leaked all the gas out

Removed most of the accessories

All the remaining parts removed. I actually gave it a basic degrease afterwards and will be doing more tomorrow. I'm also taking the opportunity to replace the front crank seal as it's the cause of all that oil.

I've also got a new rocker cover to put on. It should look a lot nicer than the current one

If you're wondering why I'm not doing an engine swap, I'm very happy with how it's running. It's not giving me any trouble, it still has plenty of performance for what is essentially a stock 3.9 so it's in too good shape to just send to the wreckers. I'm running it into the ground. I also don't have the time or the space to be attempting an engine swap, and don't have a backup car (I don't live with my parents so I can't just use their cars)

I've also copied Commando by fitting these a while back.

by **ORSMEB** » June 6th, 2009, 8:50 pm

Nice work Dezza! Little bits all add up!

by **bentls** » June 7th, 2009, 8:32 am

should look good man next up turbo haha

by **Commando** » June 7th, 2009, 5:57 pm

Your EA needs NISMO stickers now Dezza :grin:

by **ReeceEA666** » June 7th, 2009, 6:21 pm

nice Ea mate

where'd ya get a hold of those cup holders? fit in that spot perferctly

by **travs ea-xr6** » June 7th, 2009, 6:23 pm

nice stuff mate im thinking of doing the same with my ea.
are you going to change the timing case to match the el,ef harmonic balancer markings

by **Dezza** » June 8th, 2009, 12:36 am

Cheers guys. I bolted it back together again today and first impressions are awesome. The steering feels nicer, the more powerful alternator copes better with the thermos, I did notice a very minor performance increase, hopefully it no longer leaks oil, and my days of throwing power steering belts appear to be over!

Anyway here's a photo of the new setup.

Commando wrote:Your EA needs NISMO stickers now Dezza

lol. That rocker cover is a bit misleading, isn't it!

ReeceEA666 wrote:nice Ea mate where'd ya get a hold of those cup holders? fit in that spot perferctly

Cheers. They're out of a U13 Nissan Bluebird (the 90s rounded one). They were easy enough to fit too.

travs ea-xr6 wrote:nice stuff mate im thinking of doing the same with my ea.
are you going to change the timing case to match the el,ef harmonic balancer markings

I didn't bother as you have to drop the sump. I had to grind a bit off the alternator bracket though as the front didn't sit flush against the EA timing case. I've worked out late EBII and EDs don't seem to have this problem and seem to bolt straight up. It's definitely a worthwhile mod, and considering you've done BBM, you won't need to worry about getting an XH tensioner. The full EL system should bolt straight up to yours

And Bentley, one day I might go turbo, but only when I get a second car!

by **travs ea-xr6** » June 8th, 2009, 10:59 am

looks tops.
did you have to remark the timing marks

by **SnyperEB** » June 8th, 2009, 11:22 am

Sif copy my rocker cover!!

by **Kenaz** » June 8th, 2009, 11:32 am

Yeah, everyone knows Shaun has the only Falcon with a red rocker cover!

Nice work Dezza!

by **Commando** » June 8th, 2009, 12:39 pm

I meant the nissan cupholders Dezza

by **SnyperEB** » June 8th, 2009, 12:40 pm

Kenaz wrote:Yeah, everyone knows Shaun has the only Falcon with a red rocker cover!

Nice work Dezza!

Lol I have a new one on the way anyways.

by **EFFalcon** » June 8th, 2009, 1:49 pm

nice work dezza.. long time coming

will look good with the new rocker cover!

by **EB_Ghia** » June 8th, 2009, 3:27 pm

looking good dezza. look even better with the new rockercover too.
instead of 1 belt out of 2 slipping off\snapping. theres only 1 now and when that slips it stops everything lol

what type of paint did you use to paint the rockercover anyway? im thinking of getting one powdercoated for mine cos i cbf'd doing it myself.

by **bentls** » June 8th, 2009, 3:51 pm

they are easy as to paint matt you lazy shit lol

just get some sandpaper buzz the cast marks off it etc... then paint it up and once painted then get a block with 2000grit and go over the writing/fins etc on the top and they look sick

by **EB_Ghia** » June 8th, 2009, 3:58 pm

bentls wrote:they are easy as to paint matt you lazy shit lol

just get some sandpaper buzz the cast marks off it etc... then paint it up and once painted then get a block with 2000grit and go over the writing/fins etc on the top and they look sick

i know.. but the option of getting it powdercoated sounds better and wont chip or fade as easily.

you want lazy? the bendix on the startermotor has been sticking and its been like that for the last 3 thousand k's. it only does it intermittently though

by **Dezza** » June 8th, 2009, 4:55 pm

Thanks everyone. I'm rapt with how it's going. I had an issue with the water pump not sealing up properly, but Kev fixed it for me today. I'll have to grab a photo of the old waterpump as it's unbelievable how good condition it is for it's age!

travs ea-xr6 wrote:looks tops.
did you have to remark the timing marks

I didn't touch them

. I guess I can put a small line on the harmonic balancer if need be, but I've had no need to modify the timing.

Commando wrote:I meant the nissan cupholders Dezza

Dave, if you put Nismo stickers on your's, I may just copy you

s_pack89 wrote:looking good dezza. look even better with the new rockercover too.
instead of 1 belt out of 2 slipping off\snapping. theres only 1 now and when that slips it stops everything lol

what type of paint did you use to paint the rockercover anyway? im thinking of getting one powdercoated for mine cos i cbf'd doing it myself.

I just used VHT high temp paint (ozecruisers.com.au - getting in before Dan

), sanded back the ribs then clear coated it. To fit it, I'll have to file the top corners on the head slightly, use the EF gasket, and use the AU bolts.

SnyperEB wrote:Sif copy my rocker cover!!

I thought your's was plain red without the sanded back ribs anyway!

by **XR_Lightning** » June 8th, 2009, 5:42 pm

nice work dezza, looking good mate

by **Dezza** » June 9th, 2009, 4:34 pm

XR_Lightning wrote:nice work dezza, looking good mate

Cheers Damo

I just noticed something else interesting today. My front end clunk has disappeared! I have no idea what it was but it didn't sound healthy. I certainly wasn't expecting that to disappear!

by **Michael (HYPOEB)** » June 9th, 2009, 4:48 pm

nice car mate.

i seen the other day you said you live in maffra? good to see theres some nice cars getting around up that way.
i actually no i few ppl from maffra and tinamba (if thats how you spell it lol)

by **Dezza** » June 9th, 2009, 4:50 pm

cini wrote:nice car mate.

i seen the other day you said you live in maffra? good to see theres some nice cars getting around up that way.
i actually no i few ppl from maffra and tinamba (if thats how you spell it lol)

Thanks mate. Well I live at Oakleigh but the family's in Maffra. I don't make it back there as often as I should really. I've seen a few nice cars around there though.

by **Michael (HYPOEB)** » June 9th, 2009, 4:55 pm

Dezza wrote:
cini wrote:nice car mate.

i seen the other day you said you live in maffra? good to see theres some nice cars getting around up that way.
i actually no i few ppl from maffra and tinamba (if thats how you spell it lol)

Thanks mate. Well I live at Oakleigh but the family's in Maffra. I don't make it back there as often as I should really. I've seen a few nice cars around there though.

oh ok then fair enuf.
well nice car anyway

by **Dezza** » June 21st, 2009, 5:15 pm

Amazing what a decent rocker cover can do to an engine bay!

I had Kev help me out with the fitting it as I'm sick of seeing oil seeping from rocker covers. I just need to respray the brake booster, change the leads, and just give it a general cleanup in a few other areas and the old 3.9litre will be looking as good as it runs!

by **travs ea-xr6** » June 21st, 2009, 6:39 pm

man the 3.9 is such a tuff engine mine is still running fine

3.9goodness

by **Dezza** » June 21st, 2009, 6:53 pm

travs ea-xr6 wrote:man the 3.9 is such a tuff engine mine is still running fine
3.9goodness

Yeah, there's nothing wrong with it! It's at nearly 290,000kms and besides a bit of lifter rattle on startup, it's in great shape.

by **Domn8n** » June 21st, 2009, 7:58 pm

yep that looks heaps better

by **bentls** » June 21st, 2009, 8:32 pm

Dezza wrote:Amazing what a decent rocker cover can do to an engine bay!
SNIP

I had Kev help me out with the fitting it as I'm sick of seeing oil seeping from rocker covers. I just need to respray the brake booster, change the leads, and just give it a general cleanup in a few other areas and the old 3.9litre will be looking as good as it runs!

how did u get the sump to fit? did you grind off the fins?

by **burnt turtle** » June 21st, 2009, 9:05 pm

lol

by **Dezza** » June 21st, 2009, 9:39 pm

bentls wrote:
Dezza wrote:Amazing what a decent rocker cover can do to an engine bay!
SNIP

I had Kev help me out with the fitting it as I'm sick of seeing oil seeping from rocker covers. I just need to respray the brake booster, change the leads, and just give it a general cleanup in a few other areas and the old 3.9litre will be looking as good as it runs!

how did u get the sump to fit? did you grind off the fins?

lmao. It doesn't look much like a 3.9 anymore, does it!

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