Phill's V6 DTM

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Phill's V6 DTM

by Phill » Sat May 04, 2013 9:50 pm

I Think it's time i started a project thread. I will be doing bits to the car when time allows. Since Steve dropped it off i haven't done anything to the car apart from giving it a clean a few days after getting it. There was a lot of paint mist on top of the white paint from the previous owner using the barn to repair/paint other cars. I know it will need a respray one day but until then i got a very good friend down today to teach me how to use my car polisher/mop. It still needs some areas doing by hand and i have other doors, wings and a bonnet so I'm not to bothered about the rust on they panels. Another good friend was over after all the hard work was over :lol: , but he did check a couple of things when the engine was running. Thanks for checking the alternator fan, the oil pressure issue and all the advice you gave me :handgestures-thumbupleft:.

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Re: Phill's V6 DTM

by v6 steve » Sat May 04, 2013 9:57 pm

looking better already
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Re: Phill's V6 DTM

by craigyboy » Sat May 04, 2013 10:09 pm

Looking better already mate
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Re: Phill's V6 DTM

by Mark1 » Sun May 05, 2013 7:27 am

A good wash makes a lot of difference
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Re: Phill's V6 DTM

by Phill » Sun May 05, 2013 8:32 pm

Thanks for the comments guys. After the first wash i thought the paint was wrecked, but i could not believe the difference in the paint after we moped and washed the car and got most of the primer mist of the car.
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Re: Phill's V6 DTM

by mrvauxhall48755 » Mon May 06, 2013 7:30 pm

keep up the good work mate summers a comin lol
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Re: Phill's V6 DTM

by Phill » Sun Jun 09, 2013 10:17 am

I got a new set of mud flaps for the car off ebay.

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Re: Phill's V6 DTM

by Phill » Sun Jun 09, 2013 12:14 pm

I know what you mean about the rot. Would a silicone sealant stop the water and crap from getting behind them ?
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Re: Phill's V6 DTM

by GreyDJ » Sun Jun 09, 2013 12:27 pm

There is no reason why an accumulation of mud etc on its own behind the mudflap should cause rust. The problem occurs when the paint is damaged by the clamps, allowing rust to start with or without the mud.

As long as you don't allow that to happen, perhaps by protecting the paint from damage with a bit of plastic between the clamp and the car body or a heavy coat of Waxoyl or similar, you shouldn't have a problem.
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Re: Phill's V6 DTM

by Phill » Wed Apr 02, 2014 3:40 pm

Now the weather is getting better i have been out doing some bits to the car. I have replaced all 3 outside locks (need you to pop over sometime David to program the ignition.) and the sun roof as the original wasn't working and getting rid of most of the parts with mould on them as the old girl donated all the bits i need and a lot of spares. When i removed the boot cover i found the source of the leak that i was thinking was from the sun roof. I have done a temp repair to stop the water getting in but i need advice from you guys. I tried to remove the spoiler, I removed the 4 screws (2 at each side) and there is nothing holding the center on but when it was off the last time for the non factory wiring that was done (another thing i need to put right) I think some sort of bonding agent was used. Would you guys have any ideas as i don't want to damage any thing removing it. Also how should the wiring for brake light be run ? I have some repairs to do to around the drainage pipes for the sun roof next.

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The old girl going to be recycled in to a washing machine or fridge :lol:
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Re: Phill's V6 DTM

by craigyboy » Wed Apr 02, 2014 11:09 pm

Phil you should have kept hold of the wings and tail gate
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Re: Phill's V6 DTM

by Phill » Thu Apr 03, 2014 2:46 pm

craigyboy wrote:Phil you should have kept hold of the wings and tail gate


Thy were shot mate, I kept all that could but had no room to keep the tail gate for the glass. :(
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Re: Phill's V6 DTM

by Phill » Thu Apr 03, 2014 2:59 pm

I found this in the first aid compartment. Can anyone tell me if it's an original kit or one that someone put in the car ?


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Re: Phill's V6 DTM

by GreyDJ » Sun Apr 06, 2014 9:10 pm

I'd say it was customer or even dealer supplied. Looks far too comprehensive (read that as expensive) to be a GM kit especially with no Opel or Vauxhall branding.
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Re: Phill's V6 DTM

by Fraz » Tue Apr 08, 2014 12:40 pm

No it is not the original kit that was supplied, it is a small grey packet with red piping and has the Vauxhall logo ...it will (if not been opened) be in a plastic cover with the part number on it ...I have 2 originals
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