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by Richard
Wed Jul 10, 2013 12:21 am
Forum: Parts wanted
Topic: Pawl needed for EK back righthand wheel
Replies: 11
Views: 616

Pawl needed for EK back righthand wheel

Chasing a pawl for my ek - if anyone has one, kind regards - Richard
Ps can you buy them new?

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by Richard
Wed May 01, 2013 12:14 am
Forum: General sharing advice and experience
Topic: Seeking clarification - ek radiator litre holding capacity
Replies: 5
Views: 1285

Re: Seeking clarification - ek radiator litre holding capaci

[ NB/ PS ~ thanks Tim, you put me onto Kool's, you're a legend! :ewink: ]

Would it be perhaps worthwhile adding Kool's to this forum's service and suppliers list for Brissie/ Queensland.
by Richard
Tue Apr 30, 2013 11:56 pm
Forum: Parts wanted
Topic: Steering column dash bracket - wanted/ wanted repaired
Replies: 3
Views: 471

Re: Steering column dash bracket - wanted/ wanted repaired

Hi guys - that's great. It's almost midnight here atm as I check mail. Will come back when my brain wakes-up!

Kind regards - R
by Richard
Tue Apr 30, 2013 11:52 pm
Forum: General sharing advice and experience
Topic: Seeking clarification - ek radiator litre holding capacity
Replies: 5
Views: 1285

Re: Seeking clarification - ek radiator litre holding capaci

Great great great! Thanks for the comments!

FYI no biggie ~ I was wanting to know capacity also for cost purposes re the bio-coolant mixes with water and lasts for 2 years or so, and I didn't want to buy more than I actually needed. It is sold in 1l and 5l bottles atm; so the 1l (mixing with 10l ...
by Richard
Wed Apr 24, 2013 11:41 am
Forum: General sharing advice and experience
Topic: Seeking clarification - sound proofing systems
Replies: 0
Views: 436

Seeking clarification - sound proofing systems

Hi forum

I just wanted to ask if anyone has had any experience in installing any particular sound/ accoustic proofing system in their engine bay area/ under bonnet, that I can look into.

Kind regards - Richard
by Richard
Wed Apr 24, 2013 11:09 am
Forum: General sharing advice and experience
Topic: Seeking clarification - ek radiator litre holding capacity
Replies: 5
Views: 1285

Seeking clarification - ek radiator litre holding capacity

Hi forum

I'm presently obtaining a drivers manual for my ek, but in the meantime checked the specifications generously provided by members in this forum. I did a search for "radiator fluid" and "radiator" and nothing specific came up. But under cooling system in the spec's, it says 7.5 litres ...
by Richard
Wed Apr 24, 2013 10:48 am
Forum: Parts wanted
Topic: Steering column dash bracket - wanted/ wanted repaired
Replies: 3
Views: 471

Steering column dash bracket - wanted/ wanted repaired

Hi forum

I noticed that my stock steering column dash bracket is cracked/ split. It appears to be manufactured of a metal alloy, and welded to the dash, not bolted. It is visible from the front when you're in the drivers seat. (Nb when I read the instructions on how to post a photo I'll put one up ...
by Richard
Tue Apr 23, 2013 1:24 pm
Forum: Parts wanted
Topic: Portable radio w/ cradle for EK
Replies: 15
Views: 1567

Re: Portable radio w/ cradle for EK

Hi Mick - noted; thank you, just querying.

I will pass for now, but others might snap it up; seems like a great authentic novelty for a vehicle that presently has no radio.

Kind regards - Richard
by Richard
Tue Apr 23, 2013 11:27 am
Forum: Parts wanted
Topic: Portable radio w/ cradle for EK
Replies: 15
Views: 1567

Re: Portable radio w/ cradle for EK

Hi Mick - curious if anyone got back to you re your ferris portable radio (with surround housing?), kind regards - Richard
by Richard
Tue Apr 23, 2013 10:25 am
Forum: Parts wanted
Topic: Advice sought for EK front quarter glass repair...
Replies: 9
Views: 1310

Re: Advice sought for EK front quarter glass repair...

Hi Grimbo - I haven't heard back from you, are you still local to ACT, kind regards - Richard
by Richard
Tue Apr 23, 2013 10:12 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Reconditioning waterpump for grey motor
Replies: 7
Views: 1428

Re: Reconditioning waterpump for grey motor

Hi Wayne - just letting you know that the new water pump has been installed and all is ok atm, kind regards - Richard
by Richard
Tue Apr 23, 2013 10:10 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Grey motor twin and tripple manifolds - benefits??
Replies: 8
Views: 1697

Re: Grey motor twin and tripple manifolds - benefits??

Thanx for your thoughts Bootlegger - interesting concept, lol.

Kind regards - R
by Richard
Thu Apr 11, 2013 1:01 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Reconditioning waterpump for grey motor
Replies: 7
Views: 1428

Re: Reconditioning waterpump for grey motor

Hi Wayne - just getting back to you to let you know I bought one of those water pumps - they are new, they are not authentic but are replicas of the originals and look very similar with 12 months warranty. I've also followed up on some of the other goodies in the links. Thanks again, kind regards ...
by Richard
Thu Apr 11, 2013 12:50 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Grey motor twin and tripple manifolds - benefits??
Replies: 8
Views: 1697

Re: Grey motor twin and tripple manifolds - benefits??

Thank you WOT and Bluehaze - much appreciated! Thank you Harv: THAT'S FANTASTIC!

What awesome replies, and the thorough advice I really needed in a way even I could understand - I'm stoked!!

Kind regards - Richard
by Richard
Tue Apr 09, 2013 5:23 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Grey motor twin and tripple manifolds - benefits??
Replies: 8
Views: 1697

Grey motor twin and tripple manifolds - benefits??

Hi - would someone be able to clarify the benefit of me converting my stock grey motor to have a twin or triple manifold - does it result in better fuel consumption and performance ?? Is it easy to access parts, maintain, and service ?? I did a search on the forum here, and no one seems to have ...