datafunk
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Re: VIC: 1987 AW11
2013/08/25 17:17:20
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it appears my c pillar trims are stuffed, both sides are missing multiple of the inside part that the bolts screw into. will look at getting some second hands ones with the parts still there! found new c pillar trims on tworus... not cheap! wiso, can you buy the clear visor bolts anywhere or looking at getting them second hand? 
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Re: VIC: 1987 AW11
2013/08/25 18:14:52
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☄ Helpfulby datafunk 2013/08/25 18:39:22
maybe you can get them off a wreck. or maybe toyota?
good luck with c pillar trims. almost everyones set is stuffed. and the ones that are good nobody will sell. i had a good set spare but put them on the car i am selling. if they are not cracked through on the outside you can sikaflex nuts to the inside of them.
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Re: VIC: 1987 AW11
2013/08/25 18:39:03
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mm thats a goo idea.... yeah the outside is good, just the inside is stuffed.
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Re: VIC: 1987 AW11
2013/08/25 18:42:57
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☄ Helpfulby datafunk 2013/08/25 18:49:59
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feared as much, well the antenna is no longer auto, as thats what the switch does. the car has remote locking and such, i think this came with the security system? might look at getting another 80's radio... but then i'd have to get all the electrics done (and a new dash panel, argh) to make it all stockish again... mmm
If you are interested I can upload a photo of my system. It did not require new electris or a new dash panel and I think it looks the part. Also fitted a new, good quality, automatic antenna so it all operates as original with the added advantage that I can connect an ipod if I want to. Regarding the C Pillars, you can get clips from Xbox Engineering in Canada which reuses your current C Pillars. It all depends what condition they are in
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Re: VIC: 1987 AW11
2013/08/25 18:47:49
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the outside is in good condition, just the inside parts where the bolts connect are stuffed.... xbox engineering you say? i'll have a look now cheers!
edit: after googling xbox engineering, all i got was the game console... got a link?
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Re: VIC: 1987 AW11
2013/08/25 18:52:15
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datafunk
mm thats a goo idea.... yeah the outside is good, just the inside is stuffed.
If you have the nuts to do an original type fixing, I suggest you use PermaPoxy from Supercheap, Autobarn etc. It is a rigid, high strength, connection. The other trick is to use epoxy ribbon from Repco to mould around the nut. I did my C pillars a couple of years ago now with the epoxy ribbon and they are holding fine. That would be Kbox. Sorry.
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Re: VIC: 1987 AW11
2013/08/25 19:22:10
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cheers, their site seems to be down?
will check out my options first, but will probably end up doing that.
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Re: VIC: 1987 AW11
2013/08/25 20:17:07
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Re: VIC: 1987 AW11
2013/08/26 13:19:53
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the links aren't working for me on this computer, i'll try them later though on another! now, when i got the rwc done, after they fixed the radiator, they said i should definitely get another one within the next 6 months or so, as mine is apparently terrible. it'll do for now, but yeah. so i think i'll buy one from these guys. http://www.autocoolwarehouse.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=81 can even drive there and pick it up. took the car into vic roads today, passed fine, although they couldn't find the engine number, he took our word for it. went for a short drive of, mmm so good. the bad news is i'm heading back to tassie tomorrow night and the car isn't coming with me, so it'll sit in my parents garage awaiting my return. I'm studying over there. edit: the other bonus to owning a cool car again, i get to wear this again. suites the car perfectly. 80's style awesomeness  links for my own use; clips that can replace inner parts of the c pillar trim apparently. http://www.kbox.ca/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=53&&osCsid=53add90727e9eabab43ef64b3419ff07new radiator http://www.autocoolwarehouse.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=81love this colour... http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/43/7nsy.jpg/
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Re: VIC: Datafunks 1987 AW11
2013/09/12 21:25:44
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finally got a chance to have a quick look at the car, some parts arrived including a new (for me) centre console, new leather gaiter and new (for me) gear knob. looking at the abortion that was in there before.  to what it looks now (and its not even put in right, waiting for my new (for me) ashtray/with lid to arrive).  the radiator has a slow leak from the radiator air bleeder, hoping its just an o-ring or the like, will have another look tomorrow. god i love this car. also joined the toyota car club, the sunnies for my car arrived too, going to need to buy some cassettes n' such as well.
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Re: VIC: Datafunks 1987 AW11
2013/09/13 17:14:41
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went for a drive around, trying to replicate the leak.... nothing, its apparently fixed itself... for the moment, carrying some extra water around just in case.
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Re: VIC: Datafunks 1987 AW11
2013/09/13 20:54:59
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Re: VIC: Datafunks 1987 AW11
2013/11/06 14:01:45
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the leak is still around, bought a new radiator, will have a crack at installing it at some point!
will be back near the car soon for a month or so, so hopefully more work on it. ashtray and lid arrived as well.
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Re: VIC: Datafunks 1987 AW11
2013/11/08 19:00:47
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so had a crack at changing the radiator out..... did it... though the new one doesn't line up well with the fan unit... got 3/6 bolts in, (the 3 at the bottom of it) then zip tied it at the top. will do for now.
so... obviously pulling the unit out, plug the two hoses back in, the temp sense unit and thats it yeah? i'm just freaking out that it'll all be ****ed and my engine will fry... need to flush it a few times as well, but will get onto that next weekend or so, have to leave the car for a bit again.
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Re: VIC: Datafunks 1987 AW11
2013/11/11 09:31:30
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Go grab yourself a copy of the BGB and read the coolant refilling procedure. You have to follow it word for word since there's 3 bleed points and you need to burp the system properly. there's over 12L of coolant in there and you don't want any air pockets. BGB is available here: http://opc.mr2oc.com/
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