Sleepas VR Caprice Wagon Build

[sleepa]

You've sure been busy, wish i could say the same lol

I do one little bit at a time and it just snowballs for me. Nice warm weather helps too, and a warm garage.

Speaking of which, I just spent the last 2 hours installing the V8 k-frame and Caprice suspension into the wagon, so another step closer. Checking all the bushes before I change anything over too. So far they are all pretty much brand new so that's nice.

 

[sleepa]

Fixed the ute's no start problem. Was very simple. When they installed the LPG wiring they cut a wire at the DFI Module so I just found it and re-connected it and she runs again.
Runs better then it did in the wagon actually.

Now to do some other stuff with the wagon.

 

[sleepa]

Decided to start polishing the engine covers, Turns out that i have 3 sets of them and 1 looks like someone has attempted to polish them at one point.

I thought that those would be the best base to start with so spent like 3 hours on one.
Turned out ok, i'm not 100% happy with it but maybe it will do.



And a pic of the other one which is unpolished next to it.


Before (other side not polished)

After

 

[sleepa]

Well, the 5L is in.

Started up first turn of the key, no issues

And while it was out I checked around for a casting marker and there was none so maybe this is actually from a VT Clubsport (as the previous owner of the engine says). Either way, it's in and runs perfect.

Just have to bleed the brakes and power steering and get a new exhaust.

 

[sleepa]

 

[sleepa]

Well, bled the brakes, and steering and tested it out down my long ass driveway (can get up to 50km nearly) all good so up there ^ is a vid for you, nothing exiting, just idling.

I also did this.



They are not gonna be perfect but not too bad, pain in the arse to polish though, thin as.

Drivers side in before condition for comparison.

 

[somefool]

i also did this.



they are not gonna be perfect but not too bad, pain in the arse to polish though, thin as.

Drivers side in before condition for comparison.

i want them.

 

[sleepa]

i want them.

Lol. I'd sell them to you but I only have 1 set

And picking up a new exhaust system tomorrow, super exited about it, it might be a little overkill but should sound awesome :rockon:

 

[sleepa]

Um.. Double post so...

My air con line broke on me today so I had to replace the entire thing, not easy. And chucked in a power steering cooler while I was at it.

 

[sleepa]

Picked up this today for a good price. Pacemaker extractors, 2 1/2 inch true dual pipes.. Off a VS ute so Probably needs a little work to fit the wagon but should sound alright if it does.
It obviously had a H pipe at some point but has been welded up. Also needs some new tips, maybe dumped 3 inch out either side of the rear bumper.