Recent content by SpaceYam

Hi guys, here's the photo of the auto and manual speed sensor and back up switch plug diagrams from the workshop manual: Sorry I can't help with any of the other issues - did this conversion nearly 10 years ago and sold the car in 2016!

My attention to the road becomes significantly worse during double demerits, because I spend so much time staring at the speedo instead of the road. And I know I do it, but I instinctively can't help it. It's even worse on the motorbike because I have to look down to see the speedo, and it's...

Yes, it's definitely more just the fact that it's a Mitsubishi, than being any actual quantifiable reason to bag it :). With all that aside, I enjoy driving it, it's the right size for my needs, and while I don't need a serious off-roader, it's nice to have a vehicle that is more capable than...

All good! Yes, I was totally surprised that I ended up with it... Two weeks ago it hadn't even crossed my mind to check out any Mitsubishis, then a friend mentioned the quality of the 4x4 system in the Pajero, so I did some reading, and the Challenger ended up ticking all the boxes for me. My...

So just to derail my slightly derailed topic, here is a picture of the shiny new (old) beast:

That's pretty much how I've pictured it. On the optimistic side, with that many models we might actually get lucky and end up with one or two decent cars... Hopefully there won't be any more Epicas and Vivas! What I was thinking about yesterday that I'd really like to see is a new Torana or...

Yeah, I honestly think I couldn't have found a better replacement for the wagon! Especially at the price. But your experience mirrors that of everything I've read of people who own the newer models - they're just great cars. It also gives me the option to go off-road just for the hell of it...

To be honest, while I don't spend much time in Supercheap, I don't think I've ever noticed Nulon on their shelves - I could be wrong, though. Autobarn is the place I tend to frequent more often as I have a mate who works there and they've always had better service in my experience. Bullseye...

It has finally come time to bid farewell to my VX wagon. I've spent the last couple of years debating about what to get to replace it, needing something with plenty of cargo room, diesel, manual, and 4x4. The wagon has been an interesting journey - extremely reliable, I learned basically...

I'm planning on buying a car in the next couple of weeks, and just trying to see if there is any definite interest in buying my wagon before I commit to a trade-in. I'll want the car gone as soon as possible, so if nobody has placed a deposit on this car by the time I have my new one, I'll be...

Bought new +120 headlight globes, wiper blades and ignition leads. As I was fitting the leads, I noticed coolant pooled on the ground. I knew I had a leak but it wasn't that bad. Turns out the heater tap was on its way out. Bought a replacement from Bursons after finishing the leads (used...

Replaced the tailgate struts with a $20 pair off eBay. Was amazed at how much stronger the new struts are - one on its own was enough to hold up the tailgate with plenty of pressure to spare. With the two in, I just about have to hang off it to get it to come down.

Got to work this morning without crashing, exploding, falling apart, or overheating. Instead, fuel economy has improved significantly especially down the freeway since cleaning out the throttle body and plenum.

I did actually try a coat hanger... in the wrong port ... several times :) it wasn't until I got the magnetic tool that I realised the reason I couldn't get it was because I was looking in the wrong place :) That magnetic tray is a great idea, but I keep spending money and I really should stop...

Good idea for those spray can caps! I'm hopeless, I usually just stick all the nuts and bolts along the edges of the bonnet.