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by Greengem20B
Sun Oct 16, 2011 9:26 pm
Forum: Gemini Chat
Topic: Rear swaybar floor mount cracked
Replies: 4
Views: 1422

^^^ Its not quite that bad but not far off it,

Ill take that standard piece off and replace it with new plate tap 2 holes into it for swaybar to bolt up too.
by Greengem20B
Sat Oct 15, 2011 11:03 pm
Forum: Gemini Chat
Topic: Rear swaybar floor mount cracked
Replies: 4
Views: 1422

Rear swaybar floor mount cracked

After years of running the Gem far too low, and with heavier swaybars, the floorpan where the rear swaybar mounts to now has a split 270 degress around. Pretty damn bad, take the rear seat out and I can see through the floor :shock: The thing is the two mounting plates welded to the floor from facto...
by Greengem20B
Thu Jun 02, 2011 7:03 pm
Forum: Gemini Chat
Topic: Delco Drama
Replies: 1
Views: 693

Delco Drama

Hello all, Anyone able to tell me what sensors are needed/used with the Delco 808 when starting? G180W Gem has sat for 6 weeks now wont fire up, simply winds over without even a cough or splutter..... has spark and fuel pressure at injector rail and timings spot on. I have replaced the O 2 and the C...
by Greengem20B
Fri May 22, 2009 11:17 pm
Forum: Gemini Chat
Topic: Twincam bellhousing quick question
Replies: 11
Views: 2228

The backing plate off my G200W has a different shaped centre "arch" to yours pictured Pete... As Eli said it has a triangular shaped centre.... I never took note of what shaped backing plate the G180W had on it, though the bellhousing that was on the motor had its bolt holes elongated to f...
by Greengem20B
Fri May 15, 2009 5:54 pm
Forum: Gemini Chat
Topic: twincam problem
Replies: 8
Views: 1678

The timing chain tensioners are hydraulic, theres 2 of em....one is below the dizzy. Look for a triangular shaped plate, undo three screws and tensioner slides out. I can take pics of mine, its out of the motor atm if you need/want photos. Was the chain guide that sits between the two cams put back ...
by Greengem20B
Thu May 14, 2009 3:34 pm
Forum: Gemini Chat
Topic: CHANGING FRONT SEAL
Replies: 15
Views: 2175

Put a large flat blade screwdriver in through the starter hole on backing plate and in through the flywheel to lock the motor from turning over....

Use a piece of timber across the face of the new lip seal to have it fit straight....use rubber grease on the seal lip too!
by Greengem20B
Fri May 08, 2009 8:05 pm
Forum: Gemini Chat
Topic: g180w.. whats it worth?
Replies: 26
Views: 7987

IZU069 wrote:Thanks Greeny. An amazing buy - in any condition. It's almost worth as much as its dizzy :lol:

I keep hearing how rare the G-Ws are.
But I do like their cheapness.
Id buy another at that price just for the dizzy!
by Greengem20B
Thu May 07, 2009 10:19 pm
Forum: Gemini Chat
Topic: g180w.. whats it worth?
Replies: 26
Views: 7987

EKW (wreckers) eBay'd a similar import for opening bid ~$1,950. No bids. Not sure if it had the orig ECU, but otherwise it was complete. Last year(?), someone bought the same but G200W and only an old (trimpot type?) ECU, running etc for about $200-$400. My last was a G200W with box & 1999 EMS ...
by Greengem20B
Sat Mar 07, 2009 1:19 pm
Forum: Gemini Chat
Topic: G180W Vacuum Lines
Replies: 0
Views: 502

G180W Vacuum Lines

Can anyone confirm where the vacuum lines run for the fuel reg and dizzy.

At the moment I have them both running through a T piece off the front of the plenum but am experiencing some fuel supply issues under load so was thinking maybe I have set it up wrong.

Cheers!


Todd.
by Greengem20B
Mon Feb 16, 2009 10:17 am
Forum: Gemini Chat
Topic: Anyone Got a Nikki Carb Diagram?
Replies: 3
Views: 1972

Late reply but....

The second ball bearing goes under the small metal rod that you should have pulled out from under a brass plug beside the acc. plunger set up. That brass plug is the one that sits flush with carby and is removable even with the carby assembled...

Hope that helps

Cheers

Todd.
by Greengem20B
Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:31 pm
Forum: Noobs Playground
Topic: diesel 5pd
Replies: 10
Views: 3826

Re: diesel 5pd

sus-gem wrote:anyway im pretty over sitting on 3000rpm while doing 100km
Thats normal for most Gems....my old G200 would sit between 3000-3500rpm on the highway at 100-110kms

Have you tried adjusting the clutch cable?
by Greengem20B
Wed Jan 28, 2009 4:25 pm
Forum: Gemini Chat
Topic: gemini convertible
Replies: 28
Views: 5552

Probably cheaper to import a Kadett Aero.... http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/513/kadett20aero2008qy0.jpg http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/kadett20aero2008qy0.jpg/1/w640.png Though their as ugly as sin too....cant win LOL My mate in schools Dad had a convertible business on the coast,used to do all ...
by Greengem20B
Tue Jan 27, 2009 7:56 pm
Forum: Gemini Chat
Topic: Exhaust manifold stud removal advice?
Replies: 20
Views: 4339

AAAArrhgg , never never use stainless steel bolts in alloy, they cause a "galvanic reaction between the screw and aluminum takes place that promotes corrosion" The same goes for stainless steel helicoils into aluminium. Chroming bolts or using stainless steel bolts that are exposed to hea...
by Greengem20B
Sun Jan 25, 2009 3:32 pm
Forum: Noobs Playground
Topic: Stroker Kit
Replies: 11
Views: 6970

Hey mate just bore out the 1600 to a 2ltr and fit std 2ltr pistons, flow the head and a set of big valves and a cam to match and of course a set of twin Carbs :wink: Muz Good combo! I had a motor done with the same work,by an engine builder....with 2mm cylinder to water jacket wall thickness it las...
by Greengem20B
Sat Jan 24, 2009 12:21 am
Forum: Noobs Playground
Topic: Stroker Kit
Replies: 11
Views: 6970

Have a search on here for "VL pistons"....from memory,when used on 161 rods they end up 3mm below the deck height but not sure with what crank though..

Search should answer a few questions for ya,there should be a few topics on the VL pistons

Todd.