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Thanks guys .... I whipped the balancer off this arvo. Nothing is obvious in terms of serious damage ... but the key was only just sitting in there. I do have an alternative that I will use.

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Clay ... what type of sealer are you alluding to here, mate ? Whats the application in ...

Yeah, this is not good ... and during the Nationals countdown, of course.

Was tracking down a strange low end vibratory noise at idle, after just reinstalling my newly reconditioned crash box ... wondering if I had missed something in the install .. thought then it may have been a water pump ...

Found these old things (x4) rolling around in the bottom draw ... AC Delco 46 Spark Plugs

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They look to be in good condition.

Wiki tells me .....
"The AC 46 is a classic 14mm thread, 3/8" reach, gasket-seat spark plug with a 13/16" hex, commonly used ...

Blacky wrote: Wed Apr 29, 2026 2:50 pm if you get stuck and you REALLY want it right you are welcome to send it over here and I will take it over to them ?

Thats very kind of you .... I'll keep going to see if I can resolve it locally and let you know if I cant.

I know right .... the reason I was given was that they get into too many punch-ups over making a bunch of custom paint (assuming for a full vehicle respray) with the customer being unhappy with the end result match !!! They'll only mix to a code.

Eye matching used to be a real art .....

Hi Guys

Looking to repaint my Bosch starter motor (original EK) whilst it's out of the car .... but which blue is it ? Yep ... that old chestnut ?

I've searched and searched ... I cant seem to find a name that differentiates this blue colour over other blues used.

I've taken a photo below that ...

I'm keen on a 3.55 diff upgrade ... and there are a couple currently available in my area.

Apart from a visual inspection of gears, slop etc, are there other methods of testing/inspecting them prior to purchase ? Both are already out of the donor vehicles ... so no fluid or debris to inspect ...

Still does its thing apparently ....

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Still does its thing apparently ....
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See ... you do need a new X2, Rob ... to relive your youth.

I've got the owners manual AND now the amp meter, ready to go mate.

Cheers for the "how to" Clay and Brett

I can't use it myself ... but will certainly test it and move it on to someone who can ... for the cost of just postage.

Cheers

Steve

Found this old thing rolling around in a parts draw today .....

I got it in amongst a pile of old Holden parts 25+ years ago. Never used .. dont know anything about it.

What's the best way to test it ... see if it works ? Does it need to run off the generator ?

Cheers

Steve

That's a pretty fair price for the 185's as well, Stephen.

I think I paid around $175 each for mine about 6 months ago ....

The associated memorabilia is just outstanding, Craig.

That rear quarter has seen some action !!! Good on him for going the resto !!!