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by Bonkers
Wed Mar 16, 2016 6:55 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: good trimmers in Melb
Replies: 5
Views: 1060

Re: good trimmers in Melb

If you've got any pictures handy, I'd love to see.
by Bonkers
Thu Feb 25, 2016 8:39 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Fuel pouring out...
Replies: 6
Views: 664

Re: Fuel pouring out...

Thanks. I've been trying not fill the tank so high, but also have an ongoing problem with my sender/fuel gauge not working, hence my current problem. Hopefully this will be fixed soon.
Cheers
by Bonkers
Wed Feb 24, 2016 11:11 pm
Forum: Body, Paint and Panel
Topic: Holden FB EK Notorious Rust spots - where to look
Replies: 16
Views: 9299

Re: Holden FB EK Notorious Rust spots - where to look

Is it possible to reinstate the missing photos from the original post?
by Bonkers
Wed Feb 24, 2016 10:47 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Fuel pouring out...
Replies: 6
Views: 664

Re: Fuel pouring out...

Hilarious. If you've got a garage, I'll take it...
by Bonkers
Wed Feb 24, 2016 10:36 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: good trimmers in Melb
Replies: 5
Views: 1060

Re: good trimmers in Melb

Stu, were you happy with them?

Cheers.
by Bonkers
Wed Feb 24, 2016 8:51 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Fuel pouring out...
Replies: 6
Views: 664

Fuel pouring out...

Due to the angle at which the road meets the curb, outside my house, the holden is on quite a tilt when parked. If the fuel tank is full, I lose a lot of fuel as it pours back out of the fuel cap, especially on a hot day... My fuel cap is old and the rubber is degraded, so I'm wondering, if I get a ...
by Bonkers
Sat Oct 05, 2013 4:35 pm
Forum: Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Brakes following period in storage
Replies: 4
Views: 753

Re: Brakes following period in storage

Thank you. The mechanic didn't show so I called a tow truck. It seems it was the rear wheel - in the process of forcing it to drive up the tray, the brake fluid oozed out of it. If we had done as u suggested and tested each wheel, could the damage have been prevented? Thanks again, I really apprecia...
by Bonkers
Sat Oct 05, 2013 12:37 pm
Forum: Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Brakes following period in storage
Replies: 4
Views: 753

Re: Brakes following period in storage

[Quite simply you have most likely seized wheel cylinders. Common problem with these cars if they are left to sit for sometime and the brakes are not regularly flushed. Normal brake fluid is hydroscopic and absorbs moisture. The combination of this and steel or alloy pistons in cast steel wheel cyli...
by Bonkers
Sat Oct 05, 2013 10:34 am
Forum: Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Brakes following period in storage
Replies: 4
Views: 753

Brakes following period in storage

I am just collecting my Holden after a period of 12 months in storage. Everything is fine, except my brakes, which were operational when I stopped driving it, but are now stuck on. I can't press the foot pedal at all. Does anyone know why this Might be, and is there an easy fix? I know nothing about...
by Bonkers
Sat Jun 09, 2012 11:37 pm
Forum: General sharing advice and experience
Topic: Preparation for storage
Replies: 3
Views: 488

Re: Preparation for storage

Thank you both - this is a great help. I'm really appreciate your advice.
by Bonkers
Sat Jun 09, 2012 10:50 am
Forum: General sharing advice and experience
Topic: Preparation for storage
Replies: 3
Views: 488

Preparation for storage

Can anyone please advise me what I should do to my wagon to prepare it for a period in storage (at least a year)? It has been exposed to the elements and has some rust in the body. Should I cover it in fish oil, drain the fuel tank, radiator etc.? Should it be on blocks? It has a new battery in it -...
by Bonkers
Sat Oct 01, 2011 9:17 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: fuel tank sender
Replies: 3
Views: 617

Re: fuel tank sender

Thanks Blacky. I query, as this one looks the same, but the seller states 'sedan only'. I'm not sure of the differences between the senders of the sedans and wagons... http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FX-FJ-FE-FC-FB-EK-SEDAN-FUEL-TANK-LEVEL-SENDER-NEW-/400242426121?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=ite...
by Bonkers
Fri Sep 30, 2011 8:32 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: fuel tank sender
Replies: 3
Views: 617

fuel tank sender

Can anyone advise if this sender is suitable for a station wagon?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Holden-FE-FC ... 3a6aae6d3e

Thanks.
by Bonkers
Sun Aug 21, 2011 9:25 pm
Forum: General sharing advice and experience
Topic: Fuel tank gasket - around sender unit.
Replies: 3
Views: 454

Re: Fuel tank gasket - around sender unit.

Thanks very much, I'll continue the investigation...
by Bonkers
Sun Aug 21, 2011 3:23 pm
Forum: General sharing advice and experience
Topic: Fuel tank gasket - around sender unit.
Replies: 3
Views: 454

Fuel tank gasket - around sender unit.

Yesterday I noticed that fuel is slowly oozing out of the point at which the sender wire leaves the fuel tank (FB wagon). I'm not 100% about this as there is a round metal cover shielding my view of it. Is it likely that a gasket needs replacing?
Thanks.