Vento VR6

[stefcio007]

I sanded my manifold down lightly, nice and shiny! (personal preference)

[Mk3 AAA]

Interesting, give me a yell (PM) if you want to know anything about the car.

Manifold was just rattle canned, but to be fair that was back in 2008 I never expected it to last even two years I was just bored that day.

I don't smoke, and occasionally drink directly from the tap, so you can ask Bima about that :-P

Car was certainly built to a budget (although I bought the donor 4cyl for about what I sold it to Bima for) as I was a student through the build and some things I would have liked to have done had to be put aside for the sake of actually finishing it (took from 2009-2013 as it was), but overall it wasn't a ghetto build, the core part of the swap was done by a more than reputable technician and mates and I always took our time when working on it. I maintain that if chains and clutch are done and the car is given a little love, it will be strong and reliable.

I'm glad to see it's still on here and owned by an enthusiast.

If Ray's car got you into Mk3s you'll be interested to know that the Vento has its coilovers.

[stephen8512]

Interesting, give me a yell (PM) if you want to know anything about the car.

Manifold was just rattle canned, but to be fair that was back in 2008 I never expected it to last even two years I was just bored that day.

I don't smoke, and occasionally drink directly from the tap, so you can ask Bima about that :-P

Car was certainly built to a budget (although I bought the donor 4cyl for about what I sold it to Bima for) as I was a student through the build and some things I would have liked to have done had to be put aside for the sake of actually finishing it (took from 2009-2013 as it was), but overall it wasn't a ghetto build, the core part of the swap was done by a more than reputable technician and mates and I always took our time when working on it. I maintain that if chains and clutch are done and the car is given a little love, it will be strong and reliable.

I'm glad to see it's still on here and owned by an enthusiast.

If Ray's car got you into Mk3s you'll be interested to know that the Vento has its coilovers.

Ah awesome! Thanks for that mate. Yeah will definitely give you a PM.

Yeah Manifold looked like a DIY rattlecan job but now that you mention it was back 7 years ago, I guess it was time for a refresh anyway.

Yeah before I took delivery of the car, it was loaned to a mate of Bimas for about 2 weeks or so as he had no car during that time, so he took the Vento in the meantime. Therefore all the bottles, cigarette ash etc was most likely from him.

Bima and Ray have given me the run down of the mech (Jmac) that worked on the car. Bima and I go way back and myself and Ray even further, being mates back in high school so I trust their judgement.

Apologies if it sounded like I was having a go mate The car is in good hands and it will be getting the refresh it deserves, with the help of ray and Bima and from the MK3 watercooled guys, and will (try) and finish what you started! Chains and clutch will be done hopefully sooner rather than later and have been told to do both at the same time since it requires the engine out.

And yes! The hottuning coilovers are on the car at the moment but not for long. Just ordered a set of new FK coilovers.

Big things planned as well as a respray!

[Mk3 AAA]

Good I like the sound of all that, should make it quite nice. Great base to work off regardless.

Jeez sounds like a dodgy mate, around here we'd wash and top up the tank of a free loaner car. Surely can't have been a car guy.

[KKK VR6]

Wow
Interesting set of events.

Way ta go on getting sh*t done an doing the car justice, that bay looks way better now

When installing the coilpack, it's very important u disconnect the battery, positive then negative, that way any excess voltage in the system will return to the battery.
Coilpacks are quite prone to damage, so it's best to leave it in its box/bag until you've taken the old one off. It's best to tighten to the specified torque, so use a torque wrench. Doing this will ensure that over tightening of screws isn't the cause of a broken coilpack.
Be very careful not to let dust/dirt go into the plug holes, & in the ignition lead boots.

[stephen8512]

Thanks for the tip mate! Yeah I didn't disconnect the battery, probably should have! DIdn't have a torque wrench on me but made sure it wasnt too tight.

That word "interesting" has been thrown around a lot...lol

[Silver dub]

Looks like you're off to a great start on resolving some of the issues and doing it yourself.

Can't wait to see where you go with this.

[stephen8512]

Looks like you're off to a great start on resolving some of the issues and doing it yourself.

Can't wait to see where you go with this.

Thanks mate! Yeah will be fun to have a crack at a few things. my rear window regulator is stuffed and I received a brand new one without the motor so gonna try and fit that tomorrow. Motor seems to be fine, just the reg isnt working (I suspect anyway).

I can't wait till I get this to the way I want it to as well! She is gonna be awesome

[KKK VR6]

Window regs are fiddly things, they need to be aligned properly, otherwise they break after a few months/half a yr.
quality also plays a small part in this too.

[HaydEn]

Just spotted on pennant hills rd