my3AWDgst Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 My MI16 turned out much better then I was expecting and I got an idea that would be very cool to have MI16 and Sport Wagon as well.Looking at my Wagon that is now a parts car I knew it would not be easy to bring her back from dead. Well long story short Thomas called me one day and told me he just bought a 405 Sport Wagon,at that moment I told my self I have to go and see it.When I got there I saw that the car was in decent condition and it was worth spening some time and money in to bring her back. Looking at the car something was telling me that she will be mine some day :-) ,yes Thomas refuse to sell it to me but I kept asking and finally one day I got that phone call and the rest is history. She does needs a lot of work but it's nothing that I can't do.My plan is to do MI16 swap,lower it,get nice set off wheels for it,window tint,HID's and paint.I'm taking it slow do to my other projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted January 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 She does drive good but it will need front suspension work.O/D does not work and I'm sure it's because off broken speedo. Can Admin move my progress photos to this thread please? Thank you. *edit* -- done. andré Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahing6 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 It's amazing what soap & water can achieve. My fav is Lysol and diluted baking soda in bucket for final rinse and Caribbean hot sun all day dry out. No musty smells can survive that. Giving me inspiration to tackle my 405sri interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted February 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 It's easy to do and astonishing result on the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted February 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 I got my powder coated roof rack and wiper arms today. I won't install roof rack till the car is painted. i was going to post asking you if you planned to repaint the car at some point, then i saw this post. are you going to stick with the same color, or change it? andré Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted February 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Things that I fixed so far: 1) Light bulbs in window switches. 2) Replaced bad switches. 3) Replaced passanger mirror. 4) Replaced light switch.High beams did not work. 5) Replaced bad conector for right low beam.It was dim at all times. 6) Replaced bad exterior bulbs and broken tail light. 7) Replaced fuel pressure regulator and fuel filter. 8) Replaced intank fuel pump. 9) Replaced wiper motor. 10 Replaced flasher switch and relay for no turn signals. 11) Replaced wiper switch for no intermittent operation. 12) Interior wash. 13) Trunk unlock mod. 14) Powder coated roof rack and wiper arms. 15) Replaced wiper blades and washer motor. 16) Painted winshield washer cowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted February 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 I love the way pained cleaned up in door area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted February 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 This also cleaned up nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrethx Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 great work, savo! looks beautiful. i have a question, though: this is where the antenna goes, correct? do you have the antenna or a replacement? andré Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted February 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Yes that is where antena goes. Motor does work but I want to delete antena,I hate the way it looks. Who uses radios now days anyhow :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 I fixed my stop light and cooling fan issue. Fans were coming on and off at high speed at random times. I also fixed starting proplem. Replaced FPR,ECT sensor,fuel injection sensors,intank fuel pump,fuel filter,flushed coolant and replaced radiator drain plugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcal505 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Grey on Red is perhaps the best color combo known to man. That and Red on Tan, of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted February 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 I did not like it at first but it definitely grew on me. I got new battery,new dip stick and installed factory ground to replace home made parts. Engine wash on sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted February 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 I replaced crankshaft sensor as well. Old have seen better days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Savo's Peugeot's 2 California 0Passed with flying colors today :-) edit - fixed photo -- andré Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 I also replaced dip stick,valve cover gasket and oil fill cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcal505 Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Glad to see you making progress Savo. You've got an awesome, rare car. Flaunt it the best you can! Bring it down to SF sometime this summer, brews on me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Glad to see you making progress Savo. You've got an awesome, rare car. Flaunt it the best you can! Bring it down to SF sometime this summer, brews on me! Thanks. I have big plans for this Wagon. EVO IX MR dark gray paint,wheels suspension and XU9J4swap. Sounds like a deal :-) I would love to come up with my MI16. Just let me know when. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted March 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 I picked up replacment dash at Matcs when I was picking up Nicks 91 MI16 and yes it is XU9J4 donor for the Sport Wagon :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted April 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Last few weeks were very busy for me so I did not have a chance to work on the cars :-( This weekend I will start on Dash,heater core swap. I will also order Ford Focus SVT 300mm front rotors as they have the same bolt pattern as Pugs 4x108 and use 2g DSM AWD front calipers. This will be great brake upgrade for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Savo - the brake disk upgrade sounds awesome - Any idea what the hat offset is? And is 2G a 2 piston slider caliper? Rabin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted April 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Savo - the brake disk upgrade sounds awesome - Any idea what the hat offset is? And is 2G a 2 piston slider caliper? Rabin Hat as a center bore of the rotor? Hub center bore on 405 is 65.1mm and Focus is 63.4mm. I will take it to machine shop to open it to 65.1mm and GSX calipers are two pistons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted April 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 This made my day and no 17x9's for me this month :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco sportwagon Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 I'm so glad to see the 405s sport wagon still alive. I bought that car ( not a car like it, that car) brand new at Lashers in downtown sacramento. Had a young family at the time and it was the perfect car. Handled great, very comfortable, had it for about 8 or 9 years one of my all time favorite cars. Enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I like it a lot,(not the one foot wheel gap) and it served me well last few months. I got one more Sport Wagon and it's 91 and it was MI16 swapped. I end up using engine out of it for my 89 MI16 and it became a parts car :-( I'm very exited to see how well will it come out as I have BIG plans for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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