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by Alan
Thu May 26, 2011 7:58 pm
Forum: Panel/Paint Shop
Topic: rust removal and prevention.
Replies: 11
Views: 2566

Re: rust removal and prevention.

I agree with Glant, it is important to weigh up the costs and benefits of various rust repair techniques. If you are going to spend a lot of money on a new paint job, then it would be silly not to have the panels properly repaired or replaced. If a panel requires replacement, and I choose to treat i...
by Alan
Tue May 10, 2011 9:00 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: motor position sensor
Replies: 3
Views: 285

Re: motor position sensor

Thanks for your help, Galant_GTO. I am glad that it is not the ISC. I have had issues in the past with crud in the fuel tank, which damaged the original fuel pump. I had the tank flushed, and the injectors cleaned, as well as had a new fuel filter fitted. The fuel pump was also replaced. I am guessi...
by Alan
Sun May 08, 2011 5:31 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: motor position sensor
Replies: 3
Views: 285

Re: motor position sensor

I did a bit more digging, and realised the page I used to look up the fault code had shortened the name.

It is actually a 'Idle speed control (ISC) motor position sensor fault.'

Is this likely to cause the problem I have had?

Cheers,
Alan.
by Alan
Sun May 08, 2011 5:24 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: motor position sensor
Replies: 3
Views: 285

motor position sensor

G'day, I have a HG galant, that has misfires or hesitates under load, normally between 2000 and 3000 rpm. I checked for stored error codes on the ECU, and found a code 15, which I think is the 'motor position sensor'. I had to use information I found for the eclipse, as I could not find anything abo...
by Alan
Sun May 08, 2011 5:17 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Fuel flow question
Replies: 2
Views: 640

Re: Fuel flow question

G'day, It is probably more valuable to test the fuel pressure using a fuel pressure gauge. You will need to confirm the required pump pressure, but I believe the original pumps were rated at 19.6-28kpa I had issues with my fuel pump, and it turned out the tank was full of crud, so it is worth inspec...
by Alan
Mon Apr 11, 2011 4:51 pm
Forum: Galant's Garage
Topic: hg fuel pump removal
Replies: 2
Views: 325

Re: hg fuel pump removal

G'day, Now that the pump is out, I have had a good look at the inside of the fuel tank. The tank is covered in a white crusty layer, that looks a bit like salt crystals. I think the original lining has degraded because the car sat for a few years without use. It may also be due to E10 fuel I used (I...
by Alan
Sat Apr 09, 2011 5:22 pm
Forum: Galant's Garage
Topic: hg fuel pump removal
Replies: 2
Views: 325

Re: hg fuel pump removal

I figured it out.

You need to remove the drain plug type bolt that is on the bottom of the tank, directly under where the fuel pump is.

If the fuel pump was not attached to that bolt, it would be easy to remove the pump without draining the tank. The design is a bit of a nuisance.

Cheers,
Alan.
by Alan
Sat Apr 09, 2011 3:55 pm
Forum: Galant's Garage
Topic: hg fuel pump removal
Replies: 2
Views: 325

hg fuel pump removal

G'day, My fuel pump is playing up, and I am trying to get the old one out of the tank. The pump is in the rear of the tank, and is accessed from underneath the car. I have removed the retaining screws, but I am only able to pull the pump out about 1/2 an inch. Is there a trick to getting the pump ou...
by Alan
Mon Mar 28, 2011 1:56 pm
Forum: Galant's Garage
Topic: wreckers in VIC??
Replies: 6
Views: 665

Re: wreckers in VIC??

What model are you looking for?
by Alan
Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:42 pm
Forum: Technical Questions
Topic: fuel injectors
Replies: 1
Views: 374

fuel injectors

G'day, I was just wondering if anyone knew the difference between INP-050s and INP-051s. I found information on the INP-051s, they are 210cc. I wanted to replace the injectors on my galant, and was given a set of injectors from a hyundai sonata. Both engines are 4g63, so why the different injector t...
by Alan
Sat Mar 19, 2011 4:02 pm
Forum: Technical Questions
Topic: Revving Problem!
Replies: 2
Views: 564

Re: Revving Problem!

Are the revs going up and down continuously? If so, you may have a vacuum leak. Check the intake manifold gasket, the plenum gasket, and the throttle body gasket. Also inspect the vacuum hoses. If you have a butane/lpg torch, you can carefully spray some gas around the manifold while the engine is r...
by Alan
Sat Mar 19, 2011 3:39 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: HG Galant miss fire
Replies: 3
Views: 297

Re: HG Galant miss fire

I may have found the problem. It turned out to be something extremely simple in the end. The car began to miss fire more frequently, and had poorer throttle response. I opened the bonnet, and realised that the HT lead from the coil to the centre of the distributor had come loose. I pushed it back on...
by Alan
Thu Mar 17, 2011 8:41 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: HG Galant miss fire
Replies: 3
Views: 297

HG Galant miss fire

G'day, I apologise if this question has been asked already, I tried to search for similar posts. I have a 1989 HG Galant, N/A 4g63 SOHC. The car sat for a few years before I recently got it registered. The car had numerous problems, and I have fixed most of them. In the process I had to fit a new in...