And so it begins. • The Dodge Challenger Message Board

by **RedRaven** » 20 May 2008 15:51

I have a mechanic who happens to be a mopar fan, he has a satalite and a dart and hes coming over this week to help me get the challenger up and running, if all goes well she will be back on the black top for the weekend!! Fingers crossed.

First we are going to take of the carb and give it a clean then stick it back on and start to tweak it so the mix is right, following that an oil change and top ups for the power steering, the box etc.

Plug changes also to be done.

Im getting all worked up cant wait hehe!!

I reckon the brakes need to be looked at also as she was pulling to one side when I breaked hard the last time I drove her!!

by **drewcrane** » 20 May 2008 16:03

how long has that dude been sitting? definetly check brake fluid as it will corrode vital parts, and cause sticking calipers, cylenders etc. im sure you will have fun, and your buddie wont you drive it until its safe! :thumbsup:

by **RedRaven** » 20 May 2008 16:23

Yeah I gotta take it handy, the guy is a fully trained mechanic and as I said hes a MOPAR guy also, a bit of work to do but it should be fine. Id like to get it running, I have a special visitor coming in August..ROLAND from Sweden is coming to Ireland for a holiday so I would like to meet up with him and show him the car!!

by **Eddie** » 20 May 2008 18:21

RedRaven wrote:Yeah I gotta take it handy, the guy is a fully trained mechanic and as I said hes a MOPAR guy also, a bit of work to do but it should be fine. Id like to get it running, I have a special visitor coming in August..ROLAND from Sweden is coming to Ireland for a holiday so I would like to meet up with him and show him the car!!

I hope it goes well for you Wayne. It sounds like it's in capable hands. :thumbsup:

by **jh27n0b** » 20 May 2008 19:38

Good luck Red It should be an exciting time. I keep watching your avitar thinking that someday she is going to finish unzipping.
Bob

by **dave-r** » 20 May 2008 20:12

Which one is this? The 383 R/T?

You bringing it to the EuroNats in July mate?

by **drewcrane** » 20 May 2008 20:48

RedRaven wrote:Yeah I gotta take it handy, the guy is a fully trained mechanic and as I said hes a MOPAR guy also, a bit of work to do but it should be fine. Id like to get it running, I have a special visitor coming in August..ROLAND from Sweden is coming to Ireland for a holiday so I would like to meet up with him and show him the car!!

where do you find a mopar guy in ireland,wow i think thats cool , have fun ,ill be think of ya , i have yard work to do ,but ill be thinkin of ya ,git er done :wink2:

by **Eddie** » 20 May 2008 21:15

Me too Bob! :s024:

by **RedRaven** » 20 May 2008 22:15

dave-r wrote:Which one is this? The 383 R/T?

You bringing it to the EuroNats in July mate?

Yeah the 383 Dave...

A couple of us are going over and if I can git the car going reliable like then yes I will drive it over!! :nod:

Thanks guys!! :thumbsup:

by **RedRaven** » 25 May 2008 20:53

Well Mo came over on Sat, so this is how it went guys.

1. Replaced starter.
2. Took off the carb and cleaned it out.
3. The lead from the coil was severed under the rubber so coundnt see it- replaced.
4. One of the SP lead was touching off the exhaust manifold and cause the spark to die.- Replaced.
5.Replaced all the spar plugs.
6.Plugged on of the air lines on the carb.

When all of that was done the car ran like a dream.

I took her out today to a yankie car show round trip of 300km she didnt fault once.

I owe a great deal to Mo without his help I would have been lost, its a lot better having someone beside you to help out, I wouldnt have noticed those probs- Im just not that up on things yet.

But a great weekend for me I brought my Son Cian and his mate Ben they had a great day.

So guys I back on the road and happy as can be!!! Yippie!!! :thumbsup:

I will have to concentrate on that 72 now!! :mrgreen:

by **dave-r** » 25 May 2008 21:21

Good result Wayne. Pleased for you.

by **RedRaven** » 25 May 2008 21:23

Thanks Dave- I still feel like a jackass, Mo made it look so easy. then again I suppose its easy when you know what your doing, I was sure to watch what he was doing and listen to what he was saying, top bloke!! :thumbsup:

by **jh27n0b** » 26 May 2008 10:16

Congrats Wayne. :thumbsup:

Now let the fun begin.

Bob

by **Eddie** » 26 May 2008 12:59

Great to hear of your enjoyment of the car Wayne. I would 'hang on' to that 'bloke' he sounds like he knows what he is doing! :mrgreen:

by **drewcrane** » 26 May 2008 13:12

RedRaven wrote:Thanks Dave- I still feel like a jackass, Mo made it look so easy. then again I suppose its easy when you know what your doing, I was sure to watch what he was doing and listen to what he was saying, top bloke!!

yes red the guy with the red ,white , and blue,amx is one of my top blokes , my car wouldnt be what it is with my buddie jim, cheers to top blokes :biggrin:

by **RedRaven** » 26 May 2008 13:22

Cheers guys, I still have a big grin on my face today!! :mrgreen:

by **dave-r** » 26 May 2008 17:01

Was this Mo from the MMA?

I met him last year at Santa Pod Raceway when he was a little drunk. :lol:

Good man.

by **RedRaven** » 26 May 2008 21:11

Yep thats Mo!! :mrgreen:

I think hes given up the drink!! :lol: