Back into the Scene with 886/1000

[Chad989of2000]

Hi again everyone,

After selling my moderately modified 141/1000, I vowed to return with a more stock example. After months of searching I landed 886/1000, a Belize Green 1992 w/ sunroof option in absolutely stock factory condition. Not everything is perfect, but that's how I like them.

The Good:
-"Only" 158k miles
-Completely stock w/ dealership window sticker
-Drives wonderfully

The Bad:
-Every (and I mean every) body panel has some ding or deep scratch
-Competition clutch that is super chattery and way too stiff for a stock GVR-4
-Differed maintenance to the max and hunting idle

The plan is to restore the car back to its former glory and factory specs. Body work is going to be a major cost factor here. I plan to take care of all the maintenance...TB + WP, all seals, gaskets, etc. Super pumped to be back into a Galant VR-4 and can't wait to start wrenching on it.

 

[bobdole]

Looks like a great staring car. Looking forward to updates.

 

[Chad989of2000]

Thanks and my thoughts exactly. Should be a blast fixing her up.

 

[transparentdsm]

congrats bro, glad your back in the game.

 

[iceman69510]

Nice. Good luck with it.

I still miss my green one every so often.

 

[Chad989of2000]

Quoting transparentdsm:
congrats bro, glad your back in the game.



Thanks man, feels good to be back...like really good.

 

[Chad989of2000]

Quoting iceman69510:
Nice. Good luck with it.

I still miss my green one every so often.



Thanks. I wasn't too color picky on this...but Summit White and Belize Green are my favorite color options.

 

[Chad989of2000]

Finally got around to starting this project. The first objective was boost leaking the car to to see if a vacuum leak may be causing the idle surge. Sure enough the BISS was blowing bubbles like no one's business. Removed the screw to find no o-ring in place...hmmmmm...

Of course I then removed the entire throttle body to give it a solid cleaning....I have no self control.

Quick question, I'm aiming to keep this project a completely stock build. Does anyone know where to source a factory air filter? Is there another way to get a similar filter. I know all the sneaky ways to get a 2G MAF in there...so don't offer that idea...I know you guys too well. Just looking to stay stock.

 

[transparentdsm]

Only place I can think of is Rock Auto, I might have a k&n 1g filter that is cleanable and reusable if you want me to look for it.

 

[Chad989of2000]

I assumed Rockauto wouldn't have 'em...but you were spot on. Solid price too. Thanks for the advice on that one.

 

[transparentdsm]

Sweet! And glad to lead you in the right direction.