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Woo Hoo ..... wipers finally returning home after the swap out to a two-speed Preslite motor.

https://flic.kr/p/2si1UGj

Thanks to "Streaky Bay" Clay ... for the wiring tip at the Nationals.

So it's Victor Harbor in 2027 hey, "Streaky Bay" Clay ?

Thanks Rob ... I'll give you a cal to discuss.

Thanks guys ... I appreciate all the input.

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 ....

https://youtube.com/shorts/2SApwxAhDr0?feature=share

Still does its thing apparently ....
https://youtube.com/shorts/2SApwxAhDr0?feature=share

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