finally own a 164 TE - Page 3

garth elder · Jul 25th, 2010, 07:31

No roadworthy as yet but feeling positive failed on relatively minor things, Siezed hand brake cable, cracked tail light lens which may be the hardest part to find as 2 types were used in 74, Cibie and hella and theyre not interchangeable despite looking identical.
I've repaired it for now with epoxy glue--thankfully the broken plastic was inside the light it looks fine for now but locating a good set of cibie lenses is now part of my to-do list.
I'll also get to examine my suspension more closely as well the upper right rear facing wishbone bush was rejected, and the right hand drag link bush.
I'm treating this apparent failure as a success as the testers were all full of admiration for the general rust free nature of the car and its general condition.
Needed suspension parts have been found but they werent cheap 2 upper bushes cost only $100.00 less than i paid for the car----- I paid $450.00 for the car itself

garth elder · Jul 25th, 2010, 07:37

its proved rather durable but is now nearing the end of its life after 6 years hard use

garth elder · Jul 25th, 2010, 07:52

038.jpg maybe this time the daf will at least get its moment of glory

john h · Jul 25th, 2010, 07:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by garth elder

locating a good set of cibie lenses is now part of my to-do list.

If you can't find any locally, I think I have some good used lenses.

John

garth elder · Jul 25th, 2010, 08:09

The siezed cable was the easiest fix, whoever previously adjusted the handbrake shoes had actually adjusted them the wrong way, He had backed off the adjuster fully.
and to my embarrasment I did exactly the same to the other side brake----- It would seem the adjusters work in the opposite direction on the other side of the car- something I won't forget in a hurry

garth elder · Jul 25th, 2010, 08:50

a rally 164 near here--only a 4 hour drive from here and my 1st source of semi local partshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIFTJYh9LK4

john h · Jul 25th, 2010, 09:01

Funny video!

I don't think I'll be copying his damper settings or CD collection.

John

garth elder · Jul 25th, 2010, 09:03

sadly this fine rally car is for sale in pieces I'm glad i contacted him as he has all i need to get rid of my horrible borg warner slush box---and it must go as I like regular gearboxeshttp://www.allclassifieds.com.au/ac/...gcid=122777274
Sad though a cool rally car has ended its days

garth elder · Aug 3rd, 2010, 13:46

And not a moment too soon the 360 died today upper wishbone bushes were quite a challenge to fit to it, apart from that the old girl wasnt too bad to work on.

garth elder · Aug 4th, 2010, 11:53

amazing how well it came up with 1200 sandpaper, Rubbing compound, And a lot of wax at least its looking like it is cared for againIMG_0190.jpg

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Jul 25th, 2010, 07:31	#21
garth elder New Member Last Online: May 11th, 2012 10:24 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Allora QLD	roadworthy check No roadworthy as yet but feeling positive failed on relatively minor things, Siezed hand brake cable, cracked tail light lens which may be the hardest part to find as 2 types were used in 74, Cibie and hella and theyre not interchangeable despite looking identical. I've repaired it for now with epoxy glue--thankfully the broken plastic was inside the light it looks fine for now but locating a good set of cibie lenses is now part of my to-do list. I'll also get to examine my suspension more closely as well the upper right rear facing wishbone bush was rejected, and the right hand drag link bush. I'm treating this apparent failure as a success as the testers were all full of admiration for the general rust free nature of the car and its general condition. Needed suspension parts have been found but they werent cheap 2 upper bushes cost only $100.00 less than i paid for the car----- I paid $450.00 for the car itself

Jul 25th, 2010, 07:37	#22
garth elder New Member Last Online: May 11th, 2012 10:24 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Allora QLD	my daily drive its proved rather durable but is now nearing the end of its life after 6 years hard use

Jul 25th, 2010, 07:52	#23
garth elder New Member Last Online: May 11th, 2012 10:24 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Allora QLD	this picture uploading is troublesome 038.jpg maybe this time the daf will at least get its moment of glory

Jul 25th, 2010, 08:09	#25
garth elder New Member Last Online: May 11th, 2012 10:24 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Allora QLD	still learning about the strange ways of the 164 The siezed cable was the easiest fix, whoever previously adjusted the handbrake shoes had actually adjusted them the wrong way, He had backed off the adjuster fully. and to my embarrasment I did exactly the same to the other side brake----- It would seem the adjusters work in the opposite direction on the other side of the car- something I won't forget in a hurry

Jul 25th, 2010, 08:50	#26
garth elder New Member Last Online: May 11th, 2012 10:24 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Allora QLD	was just directed to this vid by the cars owner a rally 164 near here--only a 4 hour drive from here and my 1st source of semi local partshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIFTJYh9LK4

Jul 25th, 2010, 09:01	#27
john h VOC Member Last Online: Today 11:32 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	Funny video! I don't think I'll be copying his damper settings or CD collection. John __________________ XX

Jul 25th, 2010, 09:03	#28
garth elder New Member Last Online: May 11th, 2012 10:24 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Allora QLD	sadly this fine rally car is for sale in pieces I'm glad i contacted him as he has all i need to get rid of my horrible borg warner slush box---and it must go as I like regular gearboxeshttp://www.allclassifieds.com.au/ac/...gcid=122777274 Sad though a cool rally car has ended its days

Aug 3rd, 2010, 13:46	#29
garth elder New Member Last Online: May 11th, 2012 10:24 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Allora QLD	passed roadworthy And not a moment too soon the 360 died today upper wishbone bushes were quite a challenge to fit to it, apart from that the old girl wasnt too bad to work on.

Aug 4th, 2010, 11:53	#30
garth elder New Member Last Online: May 11th, 2012 10:24 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Allora QLD	starting to look like a car once more amazing how well it came up with 1200 sandpaper, Rubbing compound, And a lot of wax at least its looking like it is cared for againIMG_0190.jpg IMG_0188.jpg

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