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[Saj.81]

Hi guys, just wanted to introduce myself. I'm new to the forum. I've got a JDM sti. And already understand why deep pockets are needed, but always wanted 1. 

[Jay762]

Wotcha and welcome - looks like someone has already put some money into your motor - any further plans?

[PeteB]

Welcome dude, nice GC8 👍

[Saj.81]

I'm working on getting it running right and bring it back to life.

Run it to some issues, irratic idle, leaking phase 1 injectors, suspension issues, Speedo not working. 

 

So working throught its slowly and trying not the let the Mrs know

 

 

 

 

[Jay762]

Whilst you are working through have a look at this thread, one or two minor changes you could make along the way 😁😉

 

[savage bulldogs]

Hi n welcome, nice looking gc8 😎

although you seem to have a few issues , if you're not bad with a spanner , it doesn't sound too expensive 👍

Hopefully replacing the injector seals will resolve the leak and idle at the same time . 🤞

[Saj.81]

Thanks guys.

Has anyone had an issue removing the mechanical speedo cable from the gearbox. The plastic nut disintegrated when I showed it the spanner. Any ideas how to remove it with out dropping anything in the box?

 

 

 

 

[savage bulldogs]

If you need more room to get at the speedo drive ?

Could try removing the engine /gearbox stabilizer (dog bone mount on gearbox to bulkhead) supporting the gearbox cradle and undo the bolts ,then lowering the gearbox on a jack to tilt the engine and box .

Tbh I don't know if this will give any better access but thought it was worth a mention. 

Otherwise buy some gearbox oil and prop/front driveshaft seals, downpipe gaskets and drop the box . 

If you can't get all of the old speedo out you'll either have to strip the box down to remove it or replace the box 😏

[Saj.81]

Thanks guys, just waiting for the weather to warm up. Hopefully gonna try and heat the area to allow me to pull out the sender.