Baz
Ex. Club Member
Well I think its time the st stopped going out on track/Drag racing because it cant even manage the task of everyday driving. Driveshaft popped out of the outer cv joint the other night while doing a U turn in a shopping center car park Managed to get it going again but there is alot of wear on the shafts but the joints are not clicking?? but i have ordered a set of 2nd hand ones from japan
Also noticed some coolant disappearing (very small amount every couple of 100 km's.
No leaks on the engine as when I did the water pump I flushed the system checked every hose and clamp so I've come to the conclusion the heater matrix is the culprit because of a stain on the drivers footwell. Must be a very small leak though.
Also In have low oil pressure so it needs a set of main bearings ( Maybe conrod aswell but they were changed 40k ago?? ) also going to shim the pressure spring on the oil pump when the time comes to take it apart.
Also Matt humphries has organised a set of piston rings for when I'm building it(Y)
Also the head will be reconditioned and the crankcase breathers looked at because they are not up to the job in no way shape of form
I have though about going for more power but it has plenty for the moment,I'd only be looking at replacing things allot more frequently when I'd rather just drive it and have it reliable, which it has been up until now so 3 years without any major problems is not bad for a 21 year old super turbo!!
Also noticed some coolant disappearing (very small amount every couple of 100 km's.
No leaks on the engine as when I did the water pump I flushed the system checked every hose and clamp so I've come to the conclusion the heater matrix is the culprit because of a stain on the drivers footwell. Must be a very small leak though.
Also In have low oil pressure so it needs a set of main bearings ( Maybe conrod aswell but they were changed 40k ago?? ) also going to shim the pressure spring on the oil pump when the time comes to take it apart.
Also Matt humphries has organised a set of piston rings for when I'm building it(Y)
Also the head will be reconditioned and the crankcase breathers looked at because they are not up to the job in no way shape of form
I have though about going for more power but it has plenty for the moment,I'd only be looking at replacing things allot more frequently when I'd rather just drive it and have it reliable, which it has been up until now so 3 years without any major problems is not bad for a 21 year old super turbo!!