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  1. derjizm

    VZ Sunglass/Map light into VX Berlina wiring help

    ok thanks for the info, spent an hour trying to figure it out
  2. derjizm

    VZ Sunglass/Map light into VX Berlina wiring help

    I just put a complete VZ roof lining into my VX SS (cream to black conversion) Now I only have the one main interior light and the rear courtesy ones. I used the VZ loom thats stuck to the roof lining which plugs straight into the car. The lights work, but the key barrel light no longer works...
  3. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    This was reverted back to NA and has been sold, as Ive picked up a genuine VLCT !!
  4. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    Strut brace and power steering reservoir bracket painted black + new ACA AFM
  5. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    Painted the strut brace black today, plus a few other bits will be painting and fitting a turbo brake booster at some stage too
  6. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    Rebuild turbo being fitted soon, maybe a hi flowed one. Then looking at getting a Nistune'd ECU and proper tune. Will be getting a rebuilt turbo auto box eventually, have one ready to go. After that I will be able to actually drive her! :) Then to do the paint and interior. May upgrade to...
  7. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    ok.. Ill be lucky to get it how I want, already have all the fabric
  8. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    From top to bottom: black roof, black top half dash, black pinch weld.. beige lower dash, beige centre console, beige seats.. black parcel shelf, black kick panels, black carpet.. I already have black dash parts spare ATM too, dash pad is mint apart from marks where I would be cutting a hole...
  9. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    hmm, actually, only tonight do I see it now and tend to agree about the dash colour
  10. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    :P haha Its not done yet, new turbo soon
  11. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    new pod and gauges new walbro intank fuel pump
  12. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    Nope, I started this thread 2 years ago with no knowledge of how expensive VL Turbos are.
  13. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    just got her back from getting: - recon'd head - ARP head studs - cometic 1.3mm gasket - coolant temp sensor - adjustable panhard rod Have to fit my Innovate Motorsports 3844 MTX-L Wideband Air Fuel Ratio Gauge ASAP + I will get new oil temp and boost gauges by VDO and fit all 3 in a new...
  14. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    I need money, time and to settle on a design. The possibilities keep mounting! https://www.facebook.com/vlheadlights
  15. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    double post
  16. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    Lots happening soon...... Walbro in-tank fuel pump bumpers fixed and painted lower door moulds few other bits painted (new rear 1/4s, boot trim..) calais eyelids new grille, either exec or brock new headlights with drls, projector lenses and angel eyes Also thinking an intercooler would be the...
  17. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    New injectors, adjusted timing, AFM, idle, TPS. Running very smooth and fast now, might just need some further minor tweaks. Cant remember if I said Ive got a new ECU from JPS. Seems better than my ebay one :) Simon is a very helpful guy who seems to know his ****. Its an NA ecu remapped...
  18. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    Brand new injectors tomorrow
  19. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    - New adjustable fuel regulator -DONE - adjust AFM settings, seems to be running rich -DONE Brand new items for the front doors: - RH door check strap -DONE - key barrels -DONE DRIVERS DOOR - exterior handle rubber gaskets -DONE DRIVERS DOOR - bailey channel -DONE DRIVERS DOOR -...
  20. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    Lot of work planned for the weekend... - New adjustable fuel regulator - adjust AFM settings, seems to be running rich Brand new items for the front doors: - RH door check strap - key barrels - exterior handle rubber gaskets - bailey channel - window regulators (or motors at least) - Focal...
  21. derjizm

    yet to dyno her.. turbo is cheaper and easier (?), depends on what you prefer, Ive always...

    yet to dyno her.. turbo is cheaper and easier (?), depends on what you prefer, Ive always wanted a VLT
  22. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    Fitted new fuel sender/internal fuel pump/gasket and some hose today. Problem solved. Internal pump was seized.
  23. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    I would paint them but I dont want to #### them up, as Im no painter even though Ive managed to do some good painting. I did try to paint a fan shroud and ####ed it up. ---------------------- Spent a good few hours on the girl today, mostly replacing the main rear wiring loom with one that...
  24. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    With my cold start issue, Im almost certain its a failed/incorrectly installed internal pump Replaced external about a week ago with standard genuine bosch, was quieter than the one that was on there (aftermarket), but as of the last few days its noisy as ####. It gets higher pitched when I...
  25. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    Cheers man, still a lot more work to do
  26. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    Not sure where to document my build. I like how this site works better than CT, but I think CT gets more traffic? My CT build thread http://www.calaisturbo.com.au/showthread.php?t=249748
  27. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    Fresh shot of the inside
  28. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    Exhaust manifold heat shield painted and fitted
  29. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    Not going for original look, I do like the look but. I noticed the difference with brace straight away.
  30. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    Got heat shield and proper accel cable bracket yesterday, just needa paint and throw em on :) U dont like strut brace because its blue? Was thinking of painting it black
  31. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    ITS DONE Got home late, hungry as ####, no good pics yet just a list..... Series 2 Engine (with approx. 180,000kms) kms 22/5/14 Spark Plugs NGK BCPR6ES-11 22/5/14 Ignition Leads Top Gun TG6013A 22/5/14 CAS ACA 2CS403N 22/5/14 Factory T3 Turbo Conversion Intake Manifold, Plenum, Fuel...
  32. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    Cars are in the shop, both engines are out, some new bits fitted, turbo got bolted on today but 2 of the old exhaust manifold studs broke, so all new ones are needed, getting the 2 back welsh plugs done too. Wont be done until next week :(
  33. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    Bit of body work done today, fitted new front brace with tranny cooler plus new front bumper plastics. Looks **** as theyre not painted but at least theyre not cracked n warped like the old ones were. Got rid of gaps inbetween headlights and bumper moulds, panel beaters can fix it more...
  34. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    Just found out me girl already has a tranny cooler. Its old and small so Ill use me new one!
  35. derjizm

    Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

    Made some real progress today Turbo intake manifold on, accel cable/ignition lead brackets, few new hoses/clamps... Also, removed the front bumper from my donor, Im putting it on my car as it has nice gloss black brace/mount and plastics have no damage...
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