List Of Problem

I have compiled a list of possible problems since STELLAR went back from Haji the mechanic.

• Dashboard indicator light intermittent
• Fuel gauge shows low, or under redline (recently happened)
  
• Oil pressure very low
• Misfire at idle
• Bubbling at part throttle
• Bang or explosion on acceleration
• Toe out at front

STELLAR has not been tuned properly, especially the ignition timing. But I have tinkered with the mixture.

OK that is all.

The Five Year Plan

Plans.

Yes, people have plans.

Everybody does.

Truth is, it's only money.

Thus, this is my plan for STELLAR.

First, it will be the floor board. I probably will need 2 to 2.5 grand for this.

Then, the wheels. Budget, 1.5 grand.

Then, I want to rebuild the current bodykit, with sheet metal instead. This one probably will cost about the same as the floor board.

Then, the exhaust. I will need to find an RC40 unit. Single box.

Then, the engine. I want to have a hill climb profile. Three quarter race cam or something. This probably will need 10 grand.

Then, lowering him. As in, very low. A-la Coyote the McCormick car. But no going under a trailer anytime, if at all. This will need some body cutting for both front and rear arch, and structural welding for the rear arch.

Phewww.. I guess that is all for a 5 year span. Yep. It is a long process. But priorities are already set.

Or I just do the floor board only. Maybe next year. Or just a simple reshell.

Idle Run

STELLAR still do idle runs when I ease off the throttle.

I think the fuel mixture is still rich.

I don't know whether its the carb, the timing, or the needle profile.

But I'm gonna start experimenting myself with each of them

Not A Weber But Still..

I don't think STELLAR has its fuel consumption as low as before.

I did 16km per liter before its overhaul.

Now I think I can only best 13km per liter.

I guess more adjustments are in the works. And probably the distributor needs a proper timing done too.

Spares Purchase

The purchasing of parts is commenced.

I should be receiving them in a weeks time.

Hopefully not when I am in Penang.

Engine Out

The visitation last night was quite a turning point.

The engine is out of the car, and usually that means a hefty price has to be paid.

But fortunately, most items can be reused.

Only some things like piston rings, main bearings, gaskets, tappets and oil seals needs replacing.

I was thinking the piston, the clutch plate, the camshaft was having problem too!

We'll see how it goes.

Mouse In Him Somewhere...

Finally I sent the creaking and squeaking STELLAR to Haji Yahaya.

Hopefully the repair's not that costly.

I was hoping the best, but still I have to prepare for the worst.

Methinks he needs some TLC too, after all that hard work he was entrusted to do.

The Shrill

Lately there's this shrill sound coming out from the engine bay area.

It is pretty much audible all the time. I think it corresponds to the wheel or something, coz it only sounds when the car is moving.

And then, the exhaust is hitting the rear skirting. Visual check reveals a broken rear bracket.

The car is near it's next service too. About time huh!?

This Morning

Mini engines are heavy. They need all the oil they can get. And the carburettor needs warming up too. So before moving off, I usually will prime the engine a bit with oil, and the carburettor with fuel, for a minute or two.

I usually use my MWalker MP3 player in the car. Since the engine are way noisy, I need more than just a radio and speaker in my car. And rather than spending so much on audio, it's better having a small but audible small unit with earphone.

The drive today was pleasant, albeit surprising. I was expecting to be late, as I had to stop at BP for 20 dollars of fuel. And I really wonder where are all the traffic, especially at the usually jam-packed Pandan Indah stretch was? I was driving at 105kph at that stretch today, where I usually crawl at 5kph. And I managed to spent only 40 minutes on the road. And I arrive before time.

Logged in and out, and then went to Projet to get my free copy of The Sun, and two nasi lemak. Felt hungrier today I guess.