4x4_Welder Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 (edited) Ok, I went and got tires put on the wagon today for it's test drive, so I figured it's picture time too. I haven't washed it yet, but not bad for a $200 car, eh? I picked up a set of Hakka's in Boise back just after I got the car. Little late for studded snows, but they have about 95% tread. On edit: I just realized you can plainly see my neighbor's ultra-gay mailbox. Gotta love personal expression. I'm gonna make a big Metallica one to counter it. Edited March 2, 2009 by 4x4_Welder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Very nice!! Looks real clean, real good for 200!! So hows it run? I know you had to do some tranny work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4_Welder Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 Yup, it blew the front universal and ripped the rear housing apart: Got it all fixed up, though. New housing, made a bushing and crossmember, and threw it all back together. It needs exhaust gaskets, but aside from that it's not bad. I think I'm just going to cut up some aluminum sheet to make the gaskets, since the fiber/metal ones SUCK. Maybe I should make more than just what I need- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 yeah that's not a bad idea! Nice car man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4_Welder Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 Ok, I have a dumb question now- I know you're supposed to connect the two green plugs under the steering column to check the timing, but I pulled the panel off and- No plugs. Am I missing something here, in the wrong spot, or...........? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
()__1337_CRAYOLA__()> Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 could be under the hood on drivers side by firewall i believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Yeah some Turbo cars have them under the hood, others have them under the dash. I had to really dig for the ones in my RX cuz they were tucked up into the harness under the dash That is a good lookin rig, just needs that dent fixed on the fender -Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnbrat Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 awsome car I have one with 205/85 14's cooper sst/lt on pegout rims little tire rub but really adds ground clearance:banana: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z4x0r Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Nice to find someone local that has a Loyale and cares about it! Twin Falls here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4_Welder Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 Weird to see someone else here in the valley- Not sure how much longer I'll be in the area, though, I'm trying to move to Rexburg area. I did fix my exhaust leak today, it turned out the gaskets were not blown just yet. The up-pipe broke right at the turbo flange, but it was a clean break so I just welded it back together. It sucked to do that, since I was hoping for that sort of a failure after I had money and materials together to do a nice stainless pipe and maybe a TD04. Maybe next time it breaks. At least it's getting good boost now, not far off idle either. I did have an adventure today, though. I was on a parts run from work, going down my favorite little scenic byway, Murtaugh Road (down 500ft through a series of hairpin turns, across the river, then back up again): http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&ll=42.497352,-114.151168&spn=0.018416,0.04549&t=p&z=15 I was all set to have a nice little pseudo-rally run, when I get stuck behind this boat of an SUV wobbling through there at 20. Finally get back up to the top, and I turned down the road towards Murtaugh, and hear a pronounced pop. The cabin filled with acrid smoke through the shifter hole, all I could see out back was a cloud, but it still ran smooth. Limped into the hardware store, and it had blown the coolant line to the turbo. Fixed it, let it cool while I picked up the parts I was after, filled it, and proceded back to the shop. I didn't dare flog it up the hill, since I needed to see if my new hose held. It just really pissed me off, since I couldn't have fun going either way through there, and it's a fun road. I flog my Courier through there, kick the rear out on the turns, pretend it has more than 90hp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenley Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 A Metallica mailbox? Now that sounds really neat Way to cover for yerselph. On edit: I just realized you can plainly see my neighbor's ultra-gay mailbox. Gotta love personal expression. I'm gonna make a big Metallica one to counter it. Nice lookin' wagon for two bills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4_Welder Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 Why not? There's a guy on Chico Way near Silverdale that has a Slayer one- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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