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RE: My 1600 XL mk2 4d
2010/03/27 18:34:47
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update needed i think 
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RE: My 1600 XL mk2 4d
2010/03/27 18:35:12
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well picked up my exhaust today, one muffler and one (hotdog resonator?) i did notice a small difference in power was LOST compared to no exhaust, but she still goes pretty well [:x)] and even though it doesnt sound much different from the inside, i got my buddy to drive it past me with some lead, sounds the goods! not to loud with a nice note  i should get a vid soon, cheers zac well ive ordered some filters, should arrive soon.
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RE: My 1600 XL mk2 4d
2010/03/28 19:32:18
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Yeah with no exhaust there's no restriction. Similarly, when the rozzers told me to plumb the screamer pipe back in the Riceline I lost a little bit of boost (about 1 - 2psi depending on temperature and all that cr@p).
I still can't believe how far this car has come. You're a patient chap!
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RE: My 1600 XL mk2 4d
2010/03/28 19:48:10
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yeah it has come a far way, i dont think ill have this motor for ever though, it blows decent smoke and theres a rattle coming from either the cylinder head or the upper back of the engine which is getting pretty annoying, along with a million other scary noises LOL as long as it gets me to work and back im happy to have a cool cruiser i saw your new shoes on the skyline too, look good.
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RE: My 1600 XL mk2 4d
2010/03/28 22:19:03
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had some more time on the old girl this afternoon, figured out how to store the spare wheel jack and lever, chucked the tyre iron in there (wheel brace) and fire extinguisher,
fitted a third braking light on the parcel shelf to help people not kiss my rear (lame joke intended), re drilled the front rego plate so its not level with the front cutouts, and fitted a proper choke cable (finally)
and after ALL this i start to find my battery really doesnt seem to like holding a charge lately.
all these updates i really should get the camera out, personally i get bored if all i see are words and no pictures [:I]
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RE: My 1600 XL mk2 4d
2010/03/29 15:33:49
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Noise could be from the tappets which need clearances checked and adjusted if need be. have a similar noise aswell!
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RE: My 1600 XL mk2 4d
2010/03/29 19:42:43
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well i finally got around to putting it on the hoist, while running,
and oh my g*d, the noise was immediately SO much louder underneath,
after a few minutes i determined its definately coming from no4 bottom end.........[8~2]
what is with this timing? 2 weeks before my 18th and i need a new bottom end? f*cken hell.
my mate told me to put the thickest oil i can find in it first before i start taking sh*t apart, but i dont think ill bother, what's damaged is damaged.
and its getting louder and louder everytime i drive it i swear.
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RE: My 1600 XL mk2 4d
2010/03/30 20:57:52
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well started it up again this arvo, noise was able to double in volume again, which i didn't think was possible [:u]
and made some screechy whiny sounds too [xx(]
stalled on my twice, starter couldnt do it so had to jumpstart both times, was able to make it into my shed, just pulled the motor out about an hour ago.
managed to crack open the solenoid on the starter motor [:(!]
very very pissed off.
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RE: My 1600 XL mk2 4d
2010/05/04 17:53:51
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RE: My 1600 XL mk2 4d
2010/05/04 17:58:22
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RE: My 1600 XL mk2 4d
2010/05/04 18:01:12
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carbies put back to sleep on the shelf [8~2] 
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RE: My 1600 XL mk2 4d
2010/06/04 11:15:04
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you thinking of taping up that wiring in the engine bay would look nice! your escort has come along way pity the motor shat itself!
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RE: My 1600 XL mk2 4d
2010/06/04 17:24:56
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quote:
Originally posted by escort1600
you thinking of taping up that wiring in the engine bay would look nice! your escort has come along way pity the motor shat itself!
ive been planning to wrap it in that plastic wiring cover stuff, just never got around to it [:I]
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RE: My 1600 XL mk2 4d
2010/10/04 00:33:35
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well i officially just turned 18 32 minutes ago! shame the escort wasn't ready for my liscence...
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RE: My 1600 XL mk2 4d
2010/10/04 10:10:30
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Happy birthday bud. It's a shame you don't get to do celebratory birthday/license skids. Just make up for them on your 21st 
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