Sa - Regency Defect

[wannarolla]

Hi everyone just got my new ke70 a week ago and already been defected. Not in the best condition but i have intentions of doing it up eventually.

 

I got defected for body rust (typical kesev places), oil leak in the engine which seems to be coming from the fuel pump, and bald tyres. Not having any trouble with fixing it but is there any other precautions i should take before trying to take it through regency?

 

The car has been converted to manual and as far as i know it hasn't been sighted by anyone (not sure if it needs to be engineered) so will this be a problem?

 

Thanks.

[SLO-030]

Go over the car with a fine tooth comb (figurativly speaking) and fix ANYTHING that needs attention.

 

As this is what the inspectors will do. If anything is out of place or needing attention, the inspectors will more than likely spot it.

 

Auto to manual shouldnt need to be engineered. as long as everything was done right and doesnt look dodgy, like the 4spd swap done on my KE30 by previous owners.

[fusion]

Like SLO-030 said, check everything.

 

So small things like bushings, brake lines, steering components, tread on tyres etc

 

Maybe get a mechanic to check it over first if your not to sure, at least saves you the hassle of going through Regency only to be failed

[Raven]

Guaranteed you will have to go back unfortunately.

 

Usually you will pass on the second or third inspection as the regency guys can be pricks about it.

 

Fix the rust properly, don't bog it up, make sure you detail the car prior to going through and check all your suspension bushes.

 

Make sure the car is at stock height if its lowered and go from there :wink:

[snot35]

Rust, structural damage, cracks in any suspension bushes, play in steering boxes, ball joints and rod ends. Any fluid leaks from engine, gearbox, diff, brake masters, brake slaves, safe tyres (duh) and probably anything that increases emissions or deviates you from ADR's relevant at the time of the cars production.

 

Caveat, I've never had to go through regency, but they're basically trying to make sure your car is safe, roadworthy, and environmentally friendly.

 

That covers a lot! If I had to do it, I'd be checking all the above and more.

Edited February 11, 2010 by snot35

[philbey]

flexible brake lines, cheap an easy and most likely thrashed. Rear wheel cylinders might be leaking too.

 

As mentioned, the suspensions bushes.

[wannarolla]

thanks for the replies. i still can't decide wether to keep the car and spend heaps of cash getting it through regency, or just getting rid of the thing. Cost me $600 in the first place and I'm thinking it needs a fair bit of work and being a first year apprentice, my wallets looking pretty bare. Keep or not?

 

Thanks.