29-05-2023, 10:35 PM
G'day all!
Just introducing myself as the owner of Appa, our 1985 1.9L DH T3. She has a 5-digit odometer, but her records and the condition of the van point to only 108,000km.
First thing we did was:
Basically, we replaced all of the deteriorated components and fluid that go along with sitting in a shed, barely used, for 40 years! We also had her up on the dyno getting tuned, and am very pleased that she's still producing 80HP (okay, it's not much, but she only left the factory with 83!)
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Had the pleasure of meeting Phil and Grant over the weekend when buying some parts, and they introduced me to KCA.
They both mentioned the Winter Souk that was happening the following morning, so Bridie (my partner) and I jumped in Appa and came down to hang out again.
If the rest of this community is half as welcoming as these gents, then I can't wait to meet and learn from you all.
Cheers,
Fraser, Bridie, and Appa
Just introducing myself as the owner of Appa, our 1985 1.9L DH T3. She has a 5-digit odometer, but her records and the condition of the van point to only 108,000km.
First thing we did was:
- replace the entire fuel system (tank, filter, pre-pump filter, lines, breathers, grommets, sender o-ring, the lot!)
- replace clutch slave and master, engine oil and filter, replaced spark plugs, air filter
- flushed and bled brakes, brake pads and discs changed, and the list goes on...
Basically, we replaced all of the deteriorated components and fluid that go along with sitting in a shed, barely used, for 40 years! We also had her up on the dyno getting tuned, and am very pleased that she's still producing 80HP (okay, it's not much, but she only left the factory with 83!)
--
Had the pleasure of meeting Phil and Grant over the weekend when buying some parts, and they introduced me to KCA.
They both mentioned the Winter Souk that was happening the following morning, so Bridie (my partner) and I jumped in Appa and came down to hang out again.
If the rest of this community is half as welcoming as these gents, then I can't wait to meet and learn from you all.
Cheers,
Fraser, Bridie, and Appa
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