General Car Discussion

Here's some more information on the M159 engine. It's a naturally aspirated V8 previously used in the C197 SLS AMG, and is based on the M156 engine used in many applications for AMG. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_M156_engine#M159

 

So today I did an oil change on my scooter because before I had only checked to see that it had oil in it and that it wasn't pitch black. I saw it leaking out of the airbox through the breather. Turns out the PO ridiculously overfilled it. Ugh. Had like, well over a quart still in it. (Took .7 to fill it completely.) At least the engine should be happier now. I also replaced the missing muffler bolt so that doesn't rattle around anymore. Tomorrow I plan to do the valve clearances and maybe gear oil.

In the meantime I ordered a replacement carb because I just hate working on that tamper resistant POS that came from the factory. Also an illin sticker to show everyone how JDM it is and attract females.

 

https://www.facebook.com/116487288393362/videos/957023521006397/
Wonder how mad that would make hadacoolname

 

As long as they aren't ricing it out or destroying it, I don't mind.

 

I saw a built G6 at the car show I went to yesterday. Had some really aggressive cams in it. Sounded badass.

 

Pontiac G6 I presume?

 

Jeez. That ass end lift though.

 

Bloody awful little mutt of a thing aint it.

 

Oh god no. I meant the australian designed pontiac. The late model GTO. How did I forget that.

 

It'd be a Pontiac G8, then. It would also be just a cam, as it's 16 valve pushrod GM oldness.

 

As i was servicing cars last week, a thing came to my mind, do you know any economy car that came with multiple suspension setups? Because last week i was servicing some Octavias, and then i realized you could get them with both dead solid rear axle, or irs with a diff for 4x4. Was it worth develping and overhauling the entire rear of the car just to offer a 4x4 package? The mounts must be completely different, it has to be completely realigned, relined, everything has to be worked out a second time.

And its more expensive in the end.

 

GTO or G8 / Monaro or Commodore. Both are Aussie

 

So I may be adding a 3rd car to the fleet.

1985
80hp 88lbs-ft (120nm)
2150lbs
0-60:14.2
3-speed
'Murican
FWD

Any guesses?

 

Olds Toronado?

 

I wish. That's more like 165hp. ~3000lbs.

One parked next to me at school the other day. Beautiful car.



I wonder who drives it.

 

1985 Dodge Omni or 1985 Chevy Nova?

 

Closer. Only has 2-doors.

Was a very common car in Europe and North America even though they aren't related.

If I don't have anymore in 2 hours I'll post the pic.

 

Escort then?

Dunno anything else really, and Escort is the only one I can think of that matches the EU/NA hint.

 

This is how you tease a vehicle people!

 

Yes.