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Not sure bout the push rods but i have seen the roller rockers used. I guess if the length is the same and diameter then there wouldnt really be any issues.

OK!

You can by a primer filler which will do the prime and hi fill. You can use more thinners to thin it down as well. I got mine from crash supplies at stepney.

Bare metal. Etch. Prime. Bog. Smoothe. Prime. High fill. Wet sand 600. Base colour. Clear coat.

Sounds simple.

Steves right tho. But cold at the minute unless you got heaters.

Love those triple webers. the induction noise would be awesome.

Thats a nice looking XA Gav!

My guess would be to install the box with the pitman arm off and turn it full lock one way, then full lock the other way and count the number of turns. Then turn it back exactly half and line up the pitman arm with the wheels pointed straight ahead and the steering wheel in the correct position. Then off for a wheel alignment!

My guess would be windscreen seal or rust hole under the windscreen on the lip area.

I thought you guys were sitting next to each in the same room!

will do guys. will have more of a play tomorrow. Thanks for your help!

that looks to be a primer. What are the wires from the solenoid connected to? there might only be one, the other is a ground which grounds on the bracket.

Ones definately grounded with a green curly wire! They other shoots off into the black mess that is the engine. Where should it go? any ideas? I am going to degrease the motor this weekend and can trace its origin then.

Ok  so i did a bit of horsing around with this stupid gas system tonight and came up with a result. Directly below the convertor is a solenoid with a thin hose that runs to the bas of the carby.

I pulled this hose off the carby end and plugged it with a bolt. Tried cranking it and it fired up straight away.

This is where it goes into the carby. 

Once it was running i let it warm up for a bit and then shut her off and reconnected the hose, tried cranking it again and it fired every time.

Any thoughts on what this hose is?

I got the Vendetta V10 Hypers on my XE (refer my project thread round page 20 for a pic). They are 17 x7.5. They are not deep dished at all but the centers could be painted gold if you wanted gold. They were $190 about 18 months ago.

Sorry should point out this is an impco system with dedicated gas.

I think the engine could do with a good service and tune, which will be first port of call very soon.

I recon the next thing will be to piss the gas off and go back to fuel.

Thanks for all the suggestions by the way.

I was trying to start it when it was about 1 degree outside.

Just thought id ask the question.

The XC is a biatch to start when it is cold and being that i know fark all about lpg i have done a bit of research.  It would appear that  a priming circuit maybe be the answer.

From what i can understand you hook a a gas solenoid to a press button which you hold down for a few seconds to fill the inlet manifold with gas.

Is this correct and if so any tips on where to connect and how to connect? 

Obviously take care with the heat gun Squid otherwise you'll be scorching the paint! 

Thanks Pete! Looks like a decent unit

Plans have changed for now. I just a quote for a twin 2 and 1/2" system fitted from extractors to tail for $600 cash. Cant beat this price just getting the components alone! 

Thanks Pete!

What about a kit like this :

 

http://www.bestmufflers.com/bshop/product_info.php?cPath=759_781&products_id=4219&osCsid=63e0eaf11ac38185c45950cdb46c6345

 

 

You can also get mandrel bends and straight pipe from the same place. Service is quite good too - quick delivery

Thanks Gav. I'll keep them in mind!

I guess the other question is how do you know what diameter pipes to run? Any rules of thumb?

I did an exhaust for my xf, single 2.5" with hooker aerochamber.

What I did of it was perfect, all done with a gassless mig.

Welded a flange on the extractors, tacked piece by piece to where I wanted it to run and sit.

The only bit I didn't do was the section that passes over the diff, I got a rear section from upullit that had a big resonator on it with 2.5" dump tip, so I welded that to mine, and yeah it was shit should of made the whole lot myself, it use to knock the sway bar.

So I took it to an exhaust shop because I was going to do it again, handed over $120 and he bent a half meter section that bends over the diff and welded it in.

I say go for it, but make sure you do it all yourself and don't use someone elses stuff as it probably wont fit your needs! I thought it was fun and feels like a good accomplishment!

cost me in the end around $520, that's steel, hooker aerochamber, the resonator, flanges/bolts/gaskets, flame proof and heat proof paint and labour to have that over diff section done.

I was actually looking on ebay and can buy the 2 tail pipe sections for $190. I was thinking of buying them and connecting it into the front sections i make.

Yeah i was looking on ebay and you can buy the bends - 3 x 90' and 3 by 45' for $70. Not to bad i guess. I was more looking for varied size bends like join in for a X pipe and the like.

I was just watching some vids on Youtube and they were saying about filling the pip with compressed wet sand to stop it crushing.

Well being the sort of guy that doesnt like to pay any one to do anything i been thinking of making up my  own exhaust system.

Has any body made their own and did they find it a pain in the arse or quite enjoyable?

Was thinking about buying one of those 12 tonne tube benders and ripping into it. Looks easy enough. Going to start with the XC and then one for XE and maybe the tina down the track.

Any comments or opinions! Go for it.

And Grommet dont talk about fucking fairy cakes or bakeries!

newbie question but what kind of shop would do a head shave?

 

Any hair dresser or barber shop. Usually round $20. My mrs does mine at home.