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by theozsnowman
Sun Sep 22, 2013 1:34 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Starter Motor Issue
Replies: 1
Views: 359

Starter Motor Issue

Ive just taken out the stater motor out of our GJ as it was not turning over the engine its a direct drive model, not a reduction one I put power to the solenoid and the drive engages and dis-engages without issue but the drive doesnt spin Ive pulled the unit apart and checked the bushes and they on...
by theozsnowman
Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:56 pm
Forum: Panel/Paint Shop
Topic: Hemi Orange on a Scorpion?
Replies: 28
Views: 8534

Re: Hemi Orange on a Scorpion?

why not do a black wrap on the bonnet... ive seen some carbon fibre ones and they actually look quite good and cheaper than respraying.. and if you dont like it you rip it off and try somethgn different
by theozsnowman
Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:32 am
Forum: Panel/Paint Shop
Topic: Hemi Orange on a Scorpion?
Replies: 28
Views: 8534

Re: Hemi Orange on a Scorpion?

hey yeah didnt even give photoshop a thought!

looks great... will have to have a play around myself and see what i can come up with
by theozsnowman
Sat Sep 14, 2013 4:54 pm
Forum: Panel/Paint Shop
Topic: Hemi Orange on a Scorpion?
Replies: 28
Views: 8534

Hemi Orange on a Scorpion?

I'm wondering if anyone has seen a Scorpion done up in Hemi Orange? I'm contemplating the idea on on one of mine that I'm restoring, but am unsure how it will look... anyone seen any photos of any done in this color.,.. had a look on Google but didnt really find anything... was contemplating giving ...
by theozsnowman
Fri Sep 13, 2013 7:18 pm
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: Injector thief
Replies: 10
Views: 778

Re: Injector thief

thanks for the tips...
by theozsnowman
Fri Sep 13, 2013 12:48 pm
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: Injector thief
Replies: 10
Views: 778

Re: Injector thief

if you dont mind my asking what sort of $ did you pay for the gearbox?
by theozsnowman
Fri Sep 13, 2013 11:51 am
Forum: Technical Questions
Topic: 6G into a Scorpion?
Replies: 6
Views: 1058

6G into a Scorpion?

Ive seen a few posts around the place about people doing v6 conversions etc and im toying with maybe looking to do one myself into one of the spare cars i have.... my question is however whats going to be the simplest way of dropping in a 6G to it... as ive read lots of posts about people looking to...
by theozsnowman
Sat Aug 31, 2013 7:08 pm
Forum: Scorpion's Space
Topic: engine wont turn over
Replies: 12
Views: 1399

Re: engine wont turn over

yeah no caps... plenty of charge all accessories lights etc work fine just no nose from engine bay... new terminals and ground lead and new primary power lead to the coil and to the alternator im guessing it has to be the solenoid ... unless theres an ignition relay or something im not aware of... i...
by theozsnowman
Sat Aug 31, 2013 6:21 pm
Forum: Scorpion's Space
Topic: engine wont turn over
Replies: 12
Views: 1399

Re: engine wont turn over

yeah i gave it a hit with a universal screwdriver but no joy... nothing not even the usual click click click that id expect form one if the battery was low or if the starter had an issue... startting to think perhaps the starter solenoid may be the issue weird thing is the car hadnt been started for...
by theozsnowman
Sat Aug 31, 2013 6:06 pm
Forum: Scorpion's Space
Topic: engine wont turn over
Replies: 12
Views: 1399

Re: engine wont turn over

no its a 5 speed and i cant roll start it from where it is...
by theozsnowman
Sat Aug 31, 2013 2:16 pm
Forum: Scorpion's Space
Topic: engine wont turn over
Replies: 12
Views: 1399

engine wont turn over

working on a GJ scorp today which was running a month or so ago but had not been started since... started first pop last time this time with a new battery in place theres no action from the starter motor nor is the engine cranking over in any way shape or form I am having a hard time tracking down t...
by theozsnowman
Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:54 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: HEMI26's dB Drag Scorpo
Replies: 34
Views: 7065

Re: HEMI26's Scorpo WTB A P/S PUMP ASAP!!!!

Looks great Im curious about Club Reg.... are there any vic roads acreddited Mitsubishi clubs out there or are you a member of a general club? Ive being trying to find out if there is a way to get mine Club Registered as i will only be driving it every now and again to show and shines and the odd ru...
by theozsnowman
Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:50 pm
Forum: Technical Questions
Topic: TN Service manual
Replies: 1
Views: 629

Re: TN Service manual

Dont have a downloadable one but ive got a brand new gregorys if your interested... $10 plus postage and its yours...
by theozsnowman
Mon Aug 19, 2013 8:17 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: My GH Scorpion rebuild
Replies: 18
Views: 1723

Re: My GH Scorpion rebuild

yeah B1 does have a few odd bits on her which have been there for a long time by the looks of them....
by theozsnowman
Sat Aug 17, 2013 10:27 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: My GH Scorpion rebuild
Replies: 18
Views: 1723

Re: My GH Scorpion rebuild

thanks... i wanted it purely for the dash

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by theozsnowman
Sat Aug 17, 2013 9:09 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: My GH Scorpion rebuild
Replies: 18
Views: 1723

Re: My GH Scorpion rebuild

Just thought id share my latest aquisition with everyone.. and very nice straight car minus engine.... http://scorpion.snowtech.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/T2eC16VHJGQFFhudecJhBSBhikR9yg60_57.jpg http://scorpion.snowtech.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/T2eC16FHJHFFlwU18BSBhh58Nm60_57.jpg htt...
by theozsnowman
Thu Aug 01, 2013 12:23 am
Forum: Scorpion's Space
Topic: Scorpion factory graphics
Replies: 8
Views: 1045

Re: Scorpion factory graphics

yeah there was some pinstriping on my Blue GH which was factory... and it had the word scorpion on the rear pillar http://scorpion.snowtech.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/544930_10200962719887043_680423494_n.jpg a white GH i had back in the 90's had the same thing personally i didnt like it so it...
by theozsnowman
Sat Jul 13, 2013 10:52 pm
Forum: Scorpion's Space
Topic: Random Scorpion Pics.....
Replies: 78
Views: 40884

Re: Random Scorpion Pics.....

great looking car...

The Challenger has very different seat fabrics to the Scorpion i notice...
by theozsnowman
Thu Jun 06, 2013 7:39 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 1600cc engine to fit a sigma or scorpion bay
Replies: 5
Views: 441

Re: 1600cc engine to fit a sigma or scorpion bay

thanks... i will have to look into the rules as i know they are in a bit of a state of change currently as theres a few clubs trying to push thru things like Hyundai Excel's and stuff into the class...
by theozsnowman
Thu Jun 06, 2013 6:16 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 1600cc engine to fit a sigma or scorpion bay
Replies: 5
Views: 441

Re: 1600cc engine to fit a sigma or scorpion bay

Keep in mind its wont technically be pushing around a scorpion... all that will be original is the bodyshell, no doors, bonnet, front guards or boot as they will all be fibreglass, back quarters will also most likely be glass as well...and given it will be a 10yo driving it on clay it prolly wont ev...
by theozsnowman
Thu Jun 06, 2013 5:13 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 1600cc engine to fit a sigma or scorpion bay
Replies: 5
Views: 441

1600cc engine to fit a sigma or scorpion bay

I am considering turning the shell of B1 into a Junior speedway car for my young fella once its stripped out of everything as i think the panel rust is too far gone to warrant a rescue... The engine limit is 1600cc's normally aspirated If i was looking for an engine and running gear that will bolt u...
by theozsnowman
Wed Jun 05, 2013 7:23 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: My GH Scorpion rebuild
Replies: 18
Views: 1723

Re: My GH Scorpion rebuild

yeah especially when they cost half what i paid for the project car :D
by theozsnowman
Wed Jun 05, 2013 7:20 pm
Forum: Technical Questions
Topic: speedo sticks randomly at 100
Replies: 3
Views: 510

Re: speedo sticks randomly at 100

hmm thanks for the idea... i will give it a try... the dash is coming out this weekend anyway so i can clean up the mess caused by the old dash pad.. so will take a look then
by theozsnowman
Wed Jun 05, 2013 4:05 pm
Forum: Technical Questions
Topic: speedo sticks randomly at 100
Replies: 3
Views: 510

speedo sticks randomly at 100

not sure what the problem is but the speedo in the blue GH scorpion was randomly sticking at 100 and the only way to sort it was to tap the front of it a few times and it would suddenly work again... anyone have any ideas what would cause this and how to resolve? according to my GPS it was showing t...
by theozsnowman
Mon Jun 03, 2013 11:14 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: My GH Scorpion rebuild
Replies: 18
Views: 1723

Re: My GH Scorpion rebuild

yeah shes definitely a GH from 2/80 so maybe it had been changed previously at some point.. who knows with a car like this... as for parts yes B1 is exactly what i need... B2 i think i will give her a clean up do the minor cosmetics she needs and look to sell her once back on the road i think... but...
by theozsnowman
Mon Jun 03, 2013 12:14 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: My GH Scorpion rebuild
Replies: 18
Views: 1723

Re: My GH Scorpion rebuild

thanks... this must not be a standard diff in it then it physically looks different to both my blue GH and B2's... will have to do some further exploring once i start stipping it down during the week...
by theozsnowman
Sun Jun 02, 2013 11:31 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: My GH Scorpion rebuild
Replies: 18
Views: 1723

Re: My GH Scorpion rebuild

I picked up 2 new scorpions this weekend, one as a parts car, the second one they threw in with it for free.... I call them B1 and B2... for obvious reasons as you will see both have 2.6 5 speeds in them but looking at the GH so far it has a different looking diff... havent worked out what yet... th...
by theozsnowman
Thu May 30, 2013 8:15 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: My GH Scorpion rebuild
Replies: 18
Views: 1723

Re: My GH Scorpion rebuild

yeah the tunnel is an issue apparently... went thru it with a mechanic on the last Scorpion i had, apparently it depends on which box it has as to whether it has a wide tunnel or not... but its not to hard to sort as for the t-top i was going to do this to the last one, using panels from a 280ZX but...
by theozsnowman
Wed May 29, 2013 11:09 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: My GH Scorpion rebuild
Replies: 18
Views: 1723

Re: My GH Scorpion rebuild

hahaha ive only found 2 cars on the net the same color... other than adding in toys like remote keyless entry/start and power windows and a satnav stereo mostly it will be a stock restore... with some new rubber on lower springs I would ideally like to swap it over to a 5 speed, but i know thats a n...
by theozsnowman
Wed May 29, 2013 9:32 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: My GH Scorpion rebuild
Replies: 18
Views: 1723

Re: My GH Scorpion rebuild

thanks and yeah he's dead keen...