DR86FT My Sprintang

**DR86FT** · 21st March 2010, 07:14 PM

Hey my name is Kaan I've owned this sprinter for about 6 years. Now I'm trying to fix it up so it lasts a bit longer. I went through cancer last year and I'm ok now. But now the problem is i wanna save my sprinter from cancer. I dont have much money and dont know much about repairing rust etc. So if you wanna help let me know. Also I am looking for more pics of my car if you have any my number plates were NSW : DR86FT or SA : DORI KIN.

I am currently building a GZE bottom end and Big Port head Turbo engine. So I need the car not to fall apart when I drive it lol.

Here she is....

**mals86** · 21st March 2010, 08:37 PM

Hey bud, as far as the rust goes, just make sure to strip every panel down to make sure there is no sneaky shit hiding in behind the seals etc.
depending on the severity of the rust (show some pics of it) you may want to break out a mig welder and slowly teach yourself how to weld.
Grind back any shitty bits and replace with fresh steel (I found getting old bonnets from a wreaker to be fairly cheap).
Also google 'automotive rust repair' there is heaps of info to guide you as well. Only use bog as a final touch up to bring back the shape above the freshly welded steel. Im still not the best at rust repair, but check my build thread if you want to see some massive rust repair (on the 2nd car).
Being able to confidently weld is important, im still learning myself. Good luck with it and remember to replace panels with better ones if possible, it will save time and headaches.

**sotiros86** · 21st March 2010, 09:13 PM

Hey mate, do you live in Wollongong? Cause i have a feeling that i use to see this car getting around there a couple of years ago.

If you are, there are quiet a few AE86 guys floating around Wollongong (myself included) who would be happy to lend a hand if you need it

**DR86FT** · 21st March 2010, 09:57 PM

Yeh I live in wollongong/oak flats. I never see any. Only a red one and my sis spotted NAV-086. well i would love for u guys to help if u could be bothered. cheers

I will look at your build thread and google it.. I'm not real confident still. would fibre glassing be a good fix?

Thanks mals86 & sotiros

**DR86FT** · 30th April 2010, 12:34 AM

UPDATE: Just organizing the engine etc

Smallport 4agze block with squirters
ae92 bigport head
rwd inlet etc
gze injectors also have some rx7 ones just in case

cams undecided maybe toda 264 or dunno
turbo thinking a disco potato
gonna buy a kelway turbo manifold
exhaust is later

need to work out what to do about gearbox

If anyone has tips about 4agte build let me know

cheers

KB

**Mr Awsome** · 30th April 2010, 06:09 PM

arrrrrrhhh i remember blowing the diff in this bad boy. those where the days.

**DR86FT** · 1st May 2010, 05:55 PM

yeh just before we had to go out lol good times

**Arch** · 2nd May 2010, 01:24 PM

i remember when we locked the keys in it and had to find a way in ahhaahah

ahh the good old days, i miss them badly. will catch up with you next time i come to adelaide kaan, hopefully in my new car

**DR86FT** · 18th July 2010, 06:10 PM

UPDATE: Building Engine and putting together gearbox and also sent the car off for body work

**DR86FT** · 1st August 2011, 10:03 PM

Update: Still building the motor but have had progress.
Moved to Emerald QLD not the best place to source parts from.
Have spent lots of Money and still spending.. its never ending
Here's some pics constantly working on it so will take more in a couple weeks