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AlanHill
19-11-2003, 09:32
Hi guys and gals.
Due to recent events and complete lack of funds to resolve whatever issue there may be with me motor I am thinking about cutting my losses with it and selling up to pay some money to the Bank Manager.
Any ideas of the value ?
I have posted this in Scotland as you have all seen the car from Sunday and can maybe provide a realistic value of what I can expect to get.
It's had around £1100 spent on it in the past 3-4 months with the bottom end rebuild, T25H, welding for a 12 month MOT and balljoint etc.
Details as sig below so honest answers welcome.
Alan
bye bye :(
can i have it for a fiver ?:D
2k?
Depends on what the problem is? Was it just the low RR output from sunday?
AlanHill
19-11-2003, 13:18
Not gone yet but seriously considering it and....
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No, you can't have it for a fiver.:p
AlanHill
19-11-2003, 13:21
Originally posted by dunc
2k?
Dunc
I think I could accept that but would now need to find someone to buy it at that price.
I need to be really realistic and am fecking gutted but I have no or very little choice.
Originally posted by AlanHill
Not gone yet but seriously considering it and....
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No, you can't have it for a fiver.:p
awwwww go on !!
ok ok a fiver and a cake !!!! :wack:
AlanHill
19-11-2003, 13:24
Originally posted by dunc
Depends on what the problem is? Was it just the low RR output from sunday?
It should have made around 240-250 on Sunday although getting a Bren/Dawes device would give it that capability as I was only at around 14psi on the ND Adjustable.
There is a slight rattle since Sunday as you will see from the other thread in Tech S13 (Car prob (http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=64599) ) although I would need to get it verified as to the cause.
If it's BE's after the rebuild then you are only looking at £50 to fix but am unsure of where things stand at the moment.
AlanHill
19-11-2003, 13:25
Originally posted by Feisty Red Head
awwwww go on !!
ok ok a fiver and a cake !!!! :wack:
A very large cake filled with fivers then.
Alan, didn't realise it had big ends again. You'd be lucky to find someone to buy it with a rattle IMHO, unless its going cheap.
Dunc :(
AlanHill
19-11-2003, 14:11
Originally posted by dunc
Alan, didn't realise it had big ends again. You'd be lucky to find someone to buy it with a rattle IMHO, unless its going cheap.
Dunc :(
Dunc
I am only assuming BE's since the rebuild. I don't know if it is or not.
An oil change may cure it. If it does then fine.
If it doesn't and it is BE's then I will have to progress other options for getting it resolved.
Sounds like there is hope still :thumbs:
Alan,
I could be very interested in your S13 after Xmas has past!
I'm looking for an S13 strictly as a track/drift car and am only interested in a good non rusty shell, thus I would be happy for you to strip all your Momo goodies incl. alloys, interior, all Ice, ND WMIC and anything else you want to make some money and then sell me the car at a cheaper price:D
What do you say?
alan realistically i dont think ull see 2k for her.
need to sort out arch rust and front wing, and i think its more or less sound apart from that...... but these cars aint worth shit unfortunately.
Mine.............. probs bout 3k:(
and ive spent probs bout double that this year :( :(
fix her up alan, may be just a sticky lifter
AlanHill
19-11-2003, 17:04
Originally posted by Kev
alan realistically i dont think ull see 2k for her.
need to sort out arch rust and front wing, and i think its more or less sound apart from that...... but these cars aint worth shit unfortunately.
Mine.............. probs bout 3k:(
and ive spent probs bout double that this year :( :(
fix her up alan, may be just a sticky lifter
Kev
Didn't think I would get 2k anyway.
CAP retail for 104k is £1450 for a standard car but I need to resolve a few issues with it to see that kind of money.
I keep telling myself that it is a sticky lifter but I have to draw the line somewhere on throwing money at it when I am not toomechanically minded and am not proficiant at at lot of things when it comes to motors.
The arches, behind the front mudflaps and bootlid needing tidied again are really the only things needing sorted (apart from the existing engine noise).
I don' have the money to spend on it at all just now so I feel, unless it is as VERY cheap fix then it has to go.
chris250
19-11-2003, 19:52
alan, if it is more than a quick fix then i'd also be interested after crimbo. wouldn't be for track and would be a very good home for it to go to:thumbs:
dundeeguy
19-11-2003, 22:57
What you doing sunday Alan??? Get your arse up to Crail and get a few 'lugs' under the bonnet for a listen.
And you will have the bonus of seeing Mr.M do his stuff on the oval :thumbs: :cool:
Originally posted by dundeeguy
What you doing sunday Alan??? Get your arse up to Crail and get a few 'lugs' under the bonnet for a listen.
Yeah, chuck a for sale sign on it.
dundeeguy
19-11-2003, 23:01
Originally posted by dunc
Yeah, chuck a for sale sign on it.
Hopefully no one spies everyone diagnosing the probs under the hood though.........
Originally posted by dundeeguy
Hopefully no one spies everyone diagnosing the probs under the hood though.........
:D:D Good point!
R33-Drifter
19-11-2003, 23:19
Originally posted by dundeeguy
And you will have the bonus of seeing Mr.M do his stuff on the oval :thumbs: :cool:
Definetly worth going for :notworthy :notworthy
Oi i bought this car for a cake and fiver guys :wack: :D
chris250
19-11-2003, 23:25
thought it was a cake full of fivers?
Originally posted by Feisty Red Head
Oi i bought this car for a cake and fiver guys :wack: :D
OK I raise you a cake, a fiver and a can of coke :wack:
AlanHill
20-11-2003, 10:16
Originally posted by dundeeguy
What you doing sunday Alan??? Get your arse up to Crail and get a few 'lugs' under the bonnet for a listen.
And you will have the bonus of seeing Mr.M do his stuff on the oval :thumbs: :cool:
Kev
My other half is working on Sunday and I have to get my Daughter to work and watch the Boys too so it looks very unlikely.:(
Nice thought though all the same.
If I was able to get up it wouldn't be until about 2-3pm. Are things still happening around that time ?
I will probably get an Oil flush (STP / Wynns ???) and more oil to try that on Saturday to see if this resolves it first. I am assuming Mobil 1 15/50 would still be the best choice.
After all this even if I resolve it I think I will still be looking to shift it as I cannot go through this paranoia every time I drive it.
Alan
AlanHill
20-11-2003, 10:20
Originally posted by chris250
alan, if it is more than a quick fix then i'd also be interested after crimbo. wouldn't be for track and would be a very good home for it to go to:thumbs:
I'll keep you posted on my progress and let you know.
Alan
Originally posted by AlanHill
After all this even if I resolve it I think I will still be looking to shift it as I cannot go through this paranoia every time I drive it.
Alan
Think we can all relate to that Alan, you'll be far from the first to sell up after putting a ***** right.
AlanHill
20-11-2003, 11:55
I have had two years of great ownership with the 200SX and bought it as a standard car and been involved in helping to do all the modding to it.
I am VERY gutted that it has come to where it is now and it really cuts me up to be be thinking that I would see it being driven away by someone else or breaking it into bits in the very near future.
I love the car and my son will also be very sad to see it go but hey, life must go on and I'll have to get used to going slow for a very long time.
mate.. get on satrthy cruise and talk to sambo or alan.. there both lookin for good *****s
AlanHill
20-11-2003, 14:39
Originally posted by fraz
mate.. get on satrthy cruise and talk to sambo or alan.. there both lookin for good *****s
:thumbs: cheers
JonnySpeedbump
20-11-2003, 21:57
Alan, get some Forte oil flush mate (£10... any rover garage should stock it) stick it in and run it around for 20 mins at med. revs. Oil/filter change after. Hopefully this should unstick the valve/lifter.....
Having said that, my car has had a big-endish sounding rattle since my big ends and mains were replaced. Tried forte and no differance..... honestly don't know wtf the noise is but after Knockhill, Crail, the rollin road and about 3 months of caining it around, it hasn't got any worse :confused: :thumbs: !
Don't lose hope mate, I know how soul destroying these cars can be (two bottom end rebuilds in the space of 6 weeks on mine :eek: :( ) but when they do work they make you :D :nod:.
We should try and get together as Kev said and listen to the engine...... maybe once we've got the workshop up and runnin' you could pop over?
J
dundeeguy
20-11-2003, 23:14
Originally posted by AlanHill
Kev
My other half is working on Sunday and I have to get my Daughter to work and watch the Boys too so it looks very unlikely.:(
Nice thought though all the same.
If I was able to get up it wouldn't be until about 2-3pm. Are things still happening around that time ?
I will probably get an Oil flush (STP / Wynns ???) and more oil to try that on Saturday to see if this resolves it first. I am assuming Mobil 1 15/50 would still be the best choice.
After all this even if I resolve it I think I will still be looking to shift it as I cannot go through this paranoia every time I drive it.
Alan
Don't think much would be going on by then. All depends on weather etc Alan. I'm sure you could meet up somewhere to bump into peeps on their way back from Crail.
There might be another parteeeeeeeeeee at BK :rolleyes: :p
Originally posted by dundeeguy
Don't think much would be going on by then. All depends on weather etc Alan. I'm sure you could meet up somewhere to bump into peeps on their way back from Crail.
There might be another parteeeeeeeeeee at BK :rolleyes: :p
we are normally there till 5ish:eek: :wack:
dundeeguy
20-11-2003, 23:28
Originally posted by Feisty Red Head
we are normally there till 5ish:eek: :wack:
Really? I'll sleep better knowing that now :nod: Just kidding.
I'm normally bored by then or busy getting towed home :cry:
or if u fancy a run to ggow on sat, then u could drop by the ws as we shall be busy painting etc and we can have a listen
AlanHill
21-11-2003, 13:25
Kev
This might be a possiblity as I may have the chance of two tickets for Ibrox on Saturday and could come to the ws before or after the game.
I understand Ibrox is not too far from Paisley (Never been there !!) and where the ws is ?
I'll be back online when the other half is night shift tonight so can provide an update then.
I will try an engine flush and oil change (without filter as it was only done 500 miles ago) tonight to see if things change.
Alan
dont be comin by our ws with bloody red white and blue on:mad: :rant:
AlanHill
21-11-2003, 15:23
Originally posted by Kev
dont be comin by our ws with bloody red white and blue on:mad: :rant:
My Son will be but I'm an Aberdeen supporter therefore have to go through the pain of being @ the Rangers end at the match.
Is the ws near Ibrox then as I have to meet the guy for the tickets @ Gardeners Arms ?? (Around the Kingston Bridge somewhere)
no..... Don't sell the 200!
You'll feel empty inside and lonely without it, you won't be able to eat, you'll be off your food. You'll drag your feet along looking at the floor, with unmatching socks on and your underwear on back to front.
Picking the kids up and dropping them off will never be the same.
If you get a sensible car you will no longer be the trendy dad with the cool car that all your daughters mates fancy.
hehehehe....
Colin
AlanHill
21-11-2003, 16:01
Originally posted by ColinR
no..... Don't sell the 200!
You'll feel empty inside and lonely without it, you won't be able to eat, you'll be off your food. You'll drag your feet along looking at the floor, with unmatching socks on and your underwear on back to front.
Picking the kids up and dropping them off will never be the same.
If you get a sensible car you will no longer be the trendy dad with the cool car that all your daughters mates fancy.
hehehehe....
Colin
I am churning up inside with the thought of losing the ***** but have to be realistic and need to get some cash to pay a "few" things off.
Yeh Understood........
I was considering a sensible car for next year........ but I haven't decided.
Either a Mini (Modified to look dam cool, but with a 1litre engine) or an MR2 Turbo. Complete opposites I know!
Colin
Originally posted by AlanHill
I am churning up inside with the thought of losing the ***** but have to be realistic and need to get some cash to pay a "few" things off.
If you're looking to buy a sensible runabout for the winter Alan, I've got a couple for sale in the for sale section :Plug:
I always end up having a cheep runabout inbetween my nicer cars for various reasons (Uni, buying house etc).
Dunc.
JonnySpeedbump
21-11-2003, 19:02
Alan you should really do a filter change too as some of the flush may contaminate it..... not good stuff to have floatin about in yer engine for ages :no: !
Aye Ibrox isnae far from Paisley (we're just doon the road in Johnstone) 'bout 10 mins on M8.
J
dundeeguy
21-11-2003, 20:48
Originally posted by JonnySpeedbump
Alan you should really do a filter change too as some of the flush may contaminate it..... not good stuff to have floatin about in yer engine for ages :no: !
Very true, but if the filter is drained the best as possible then I can't see any harm coming to things.
We have a wee 1.0l 3 cyl corsa running around with almost half a bottle of flush in it. Its the only way we can keep the engine quiet. (What an awful engine they are!!!!) This came straight from the Forte rep. as being ok :eek:
AlanHill
21-11-2003, 21:22
Didn't have time to go to Halfrauds to get flush and oil due to decorating HSL:rolleyes:
Did start her up and had a good listen.
There is what I can only describe as a top end rattle but TBH I have not had a 100% quiet engine since the rebuild in any case.
I don't think anyone can say there is 100% no noise from their engines anyway.
I need to get to the meeting place (Gairdeners ???) by 1:30 to get the tickets so was thinking about leaving EH @ 10:00.
I would need to get directions to the WS if I was coming to see yous boys first before we go to the match.
Directions or Multimap location if I am going to do this really needed as I am a tad crap in getting around GW???
AlanHill
21-11-2003, 21:27
Originally posted by dunc
If you're looking to buy a sensible runabout for the winter Alan, I've got a couple for sale in the for sale section :Plug:
I always end up having a cheep runabout inbetween my nicer cars for various reasons (Uni, buying house etc).
Dunc.
Dunc
I'm using the P106 Diesel I picked up for my Daughter in between shifting my car on and then I will leave it a while till I have enough dosh for another car. (About in a years time if my calcs are correct):(
dundeeguy
21-11-2003, 21:30
Originally posted by AlanHill
Dunc
I'm using the P106 Diesel I picked up for my Daughter in between shifting my car on and then I will leave it a while till I have enough dosh for another car. (About in a years time if my calcs are correct):(
Running one of them can be more than your 200 :eek:
Well almost. LOL
AlanHill
21-11-2003, 21:35
Originally posted by dundeeguy
Running one of them can be more than your 200 :eek:
Well almost. LOL
Kev
It's not too bad. Around 60mpg and still 2 months warranty remaining.
Little P Reg XL I picked up for her 17th Birthday. Didn't really have the money but sold the K Reg Clio 1.1l as it was not the best car for her.
FPSH altough 95k, new exhaust, years ticket, new battery. All in all not bad so far.
dundeeguy
21-11-2003, 21:47
They are pretty economical right enough Alan and surprisingly go quite well for the size of engine. Just keep the front brakes well lubricated and also the brake pedal linkages going to the servo. These cars have a severe appatite for brakes!
Then again your not gonna be running about in that as your 200 is running fine :thumbs: If its top end rattle then prob just a hydraulic tappet. Flush the engine as per J's advice. New oil and filter and stick some top end treatment from Forte in the engine :nod:
Originally posted by AlanHill
I'm using the P106 Diesel I picked up for my Daughter in between shifting my car on and then I will leave it a while till I have enough dosh for another car.
No probs mate, couldn't let an opertunity for a :Plug: pass me by :D
If you're daughters after a nice cheap to run car then..........
:D
AlanHill
21-11-2003, 22:16
Originally posted by dundeeguy
They are pretty economical right enough Alan and surprisingly go quite well for the size of engine. Just keep the front brakes well lubricated and also the brake pedal linkages going to the servo. These cars have a severe appatite for brakes!
Then again your not gonna be running about in that as your 200 is running fine :thumbs: If its top end rattle then prob just a hydraulic tappet. Flush the engine as per J's advice. New oil and filter and stick some top end treatment from Forte in the engine :nod:
Kev
Yup the 1527cc Diesel is a good little torqey engine.
I'll probably get a check done on the car before the warranty period is up just to make sure :thumbs:
I am going to take the ***** to GW tomorrow from EH. Do you think a 100 mile round trip will cause any damage withoiut a flush and oil refil. It's only been 1500 miles since the rebuild and 700 since the last oil/filter change ?
AlanHill
21-11-2003, 22:18
Originally posted by dunc
No probs mate, couldn't let an opertunity for a :Plug: pass me by :D
If you're daughters after a nice cheap to run car then..........
:D
You would make an excellent car salesmen mate.
Found your true vocation in life after all. :D :D
Evidently not since I've not sold them yet :D :(
Alan, would you're engine need to be run in after that rebuild? Going by you're desrciption it doesn't sound like much is wrong at all, maybe a seperate cylinder head issue that wasn't evident b4 because of the knocking?
Dunc.
AlanHill
21-11-2003, 22:48
Originally posted by dunc
Evidently not since I've not sold them yet :D :(
Alan, would you're engine need to be run in after that rebuild? Going by you're desrciption it doesn't sound like much is wrong at all, maybe a seperate cylinder head issue that wasn't evident b4 because of the knocking?
Dunc.
Dunc
Did run it in for about 1100 miles before increasing the rev range and have done 1450 before RR.
I honestly don't know what could be wrong with it so that is why I need a professional opinion before attempting to sell it on.
I'm not one to sell a car on without advising on problems with it as that has been done to me and it's not a nice thing to happen.:rolleyes:
dundeeguy
21-11-2003, 23:05
Originally posted by AlanHill
I'm not one to sell a car on without advising on problems with it as that has been done to me and it's not a nice thing to happen.:rolleyes:
I wonder when that was :wack: :rolleyes: :p
Anyway, moving along swiftly........ If its a top end rattle then I can't see things being a prob for the run through. Just go for it but drive sensibly. No need to sell the car surely if its just a noisy tappet??????
AlanHill
21-11-2003, 23:09
Originally posted by dundeeguy
No need to sell the car surely if its just a noisy tappet??????
I've become so paranoid and have got to the stage that I am reluctant to take the car out in case something else goes wrong.
I need a reliable car for travelling to work and need to pay a few things off so, although I do not want to do it, I can really see no other option just now.
If I don't get any takers then I would have to keep it until a later date but it's not financially viable just now.
dundeeguy
21-11-2003, 23:21
Find out the noise, if its nothing to worry about just keep the car and don't mod it any more! You want power and reliability? forget it. They don't seem to go...........
And like Colin said, do you really want to become an uncool dad?? :wack: :wack: :no: :no:
chris250
22-11-2003, 03:36
i don't see to many problems with the run thru, if the worst does happen thats what the RAC and AA are for:nod: like everyone else has said it does sound like a sticky lifter/tappet.
and what do you mean if you don't get any takers? i'see three voltures so far in this post alone, me being one:D
alan dont go hard on boost and the run should do it good.
AlanHill
22-11-2003, 09:09
:cool: I'm leaving @ 11:00 so will deffo be there by 12.
No high speed chases will be entered into.:thumbs:
dundeeguy
22-11-2003, 19:49
And what was the outcome of Alan's engine noise???????
The suspense is killing us??????
dundeeguy
22-11-2003, 22:15
I would start a drum role, but my arms may be slightly tired waiting for the replies to flood in :p
AlanHill
22-11-2003, 22:18
Sorry guys. Also took my son to Ibrox so didn't get back till after 7:30.
Met Kev @ Mc D's Car Park as promised.... Thanks a lot agan Kev for your help mate. :thumbs:
After disconnecting each coil pack in turn ......... The tapping did not stop at any one of them.
Kev also listened a few times to the noise and the consensus seems to be a lifter is at fault.
Kev advised the oil flush (I haven't had time to get it done yet :rolleyes: ) or alternatively getting replacement lifters done.
I have looked at the manual and can only see EM48 for the hydraulic valve lifter but this is only checking and adjustment of it/them.
How can a man like myself do one or more hydraulic lifters ?.
Is it an easy job ?
I need to do it on the VERY cheap so have no option but to do it myself. I still have the low mileage jap lump on my garage floor so could take that to bits if I knew exactly where to start. Kev explained it today but I need pictures or to be shown first hence the pages in the manual query.
I could do a flush and oil.filter change first but this would just be a waste of money (About £50 all in including the oil/filter and it was only changed 700/750 miles ago.)
Comments appreciated as to if peeps think an extended ownership is required (Estimate of £££ for work required where possible)
I am still a bit dubious about things but still love the old girl.
Sounds like a reasonabley easy fix IMO, have you got a spare cylinder head you could swap onto it? Could you not book it into 'Kev-sport'?
Dunc.
dundeeguy
22-11-2003, 22:26
You could always live with the noise Alan. We have a Calibra that comes to us with noisy lifters. The noise comes and goes. Very seldom comes to harm.
I'd be inclined to wait until the oil change is due then do a tappet swap then
AlanHill
22-11-2003, 22:35
Originally posted by dunc
Sounds like a reasonabley easy fix IMO, have you got a spare cylinder head you could swap onto it? Could you not book it into 'Kev-sport'?
Dunc.
Dunc
Got almost the whole engine (Split and in bits cause Ian the guy who rebuilt my one used 2 pistron and conrods from it)
That one did have a similar sounding rattle so maybe a lifter or so was gone on it.
The blast back home from GW didn't make it worse (or better for that matter)
I will have a look at the top part of the spare block in the morning to see if I can see what I would need to do.
AlanHill
22-11-2003, 22:37
Originally posted by dundeeguy
You could always live with the noise Alan. We have a Calibra that comes to us with noisy lifters. The noise comes and goes. Very seldom comes to harm.
I'd be inclined to wait until the oil change is due then do a tappet swap then
I am thinking along the same lines Kev as I honestly don't think a flush will solve (Gut feeling anyway)
IIRC squidgy was bad on a lifter and solid was good or I am thinking of another part of the block?
AlanHill
22-11-2003, 22:42
Am also going to look to see if I have the one way valve left over from the breaker to install and may think about a Bren valve if I can count a few pennies and get £35 together.
That should give the 250bhp I should be getting with my spec.
dundeeguy
22-11-2003, 22:43
Originally posted by AlanHill
I am thinking along the same lines Kev as I honestly don't think a flush will solve (Gut feeling anyway)
IIRC squidgy was bad on a lifter and solid was good or I am thinking of another part of the block?
Your right about hard being good (ask Dunc :p ) You would be surprised what a flush can do Alan. I would wait till oil change time, put a flush in it. Give it a good 30 mile run minimum and change the oil. If its still there then change the tappets.
Easy enough if you take your time. You will need the timing cover and timing belt off. Then the rocker covers. Unbolt the cam shafts and lift the tappets out. Then rebuild in reverse order as Haynes would say :wack:
dundeeguy
22-11-2003, 22:46
Originally posted by AlanHill
Am also going to look to see if I have the one way valve left over from the breaker to install and may think about a Bren valve if I can count a few pennies and get £35 together.
That should give the 250bhp I should be getting with my spec.
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
Thought you want reliability Alan. Leave the boost alone and live with the car at its current BHP. More BHP will mean :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
AlanHill
22-11-2003, 22:50
Originally posted by dundeeguy
Your right about hard being good (ask Dunc :p ) You would be surprised what a flush can do Alan. I would wait till oil change time, put a flush in it. Give it a good 30 mile run minimum and change the oil. If its still there then change the tappets.
Easy enough if you take your time. You will need the timing cover and timing belt off. Then the rocker covers. Unbolt the cam shafts and lift the tappets out. Then rebuild in reverse order as Haynes would say :wack:
Point taken mate.:thumbs:
Nothing like a bit of calonic irrigation.
Does sound like a job for someone a little brighter than myself though. I'll only feck it up big time.
I can check the spare no problem as the belt/rocker and everything else is already off. Just the cam shafts to remove and then find the tappets. (You can tell I know what I am doing)
Would it be best to store the lifters in fresh oil once removed and tested for "squidgyness" ?
dundeeguy
22-11-2003, 22:54
Not a bad idea to store them in oil, but keep them the correct way up
AlanHill
22-11-2003, 22:55
Originally posted by dundeeguy
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
Thought you want reliability Alan. Leave the boost alone and live with the car at its current BHP. More BHP will mean :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
Oops, thats me on autopilot.
Kev advised the one way valve today to stop any smoke on idle and improve things a little.
Will leave the Bren device as TBH the car is quick enough anyway.
I know it's a cheap mod but I really don't need it anyway.
:notworthy
AlanHill
22-11-2003, 22:57
Originally posted by dundeeguy
Not a bad idea to store them in oil, but keep them the correct way up
Will that be to store them oil the same way/direction they are removed ? :confused:
dundeeguy
22-11-2003, 22:59
Don't worry about what order, just keep them the correct way up
Originally posted by AlanHill
Will leave the Bren device as TBH the car is quick enough anyway.
I know it's a cheap mod but I really don't need it anyway.
You not got a hybrid turbo?
AlanHill
22-11-2003, 23:02
Originally posted by dundeeguy
just keep them the correct way up
Having never seen one in the flesh (remember I'm a complete car mechanic novice) which way is the correct way up ?
AlanHill
22-11-2003, 23:05
Originally posted by dunc
You not got a hybrid turbo?
Yup Dunc, A T25H with 360 Degree Thrust and T28 wheels. SE got it modded for £650 odd.
Should be capable of taking 17psi according to giles rose @ TT.
Not being cheeky but does it not defeat the purpose of having that turbo and keeping it at almost standard boost?
Dunc
AlanHill
22-11-2003, 23:22
Originally posted by dunc
Not being cheeky but does it not defeat the purpose of having that turbo and keeping it at almost standard boost?
Dunc
Originally I did get in in hope of reaching 250 bhp which should be well feasible with my mods.
I was only @ 14.7 psi @ Star with the new ND Adjustable Actuator and he did advise me to get a Dawes as I said before.
I suppose it's a choice between reliability or power on deciding what is best.
e.g. If I up the boost this will put more strain on the engine components hence more rattles etc.
There again I also see your point where getting a T25H to keep it at a low boost is pointless.
I assume others will chip in with there POV.
Where I got 211 @ Star would an increase to 250 really cause that many more problems ? This is the question.
I don't know enough to comment Dunc.
Anyway I'll catch up with things tomorrow.... Cheers
You're points are valid. If you're enigine had been nice and quiet I assume you would have had the boost upped and be making full advantage of the t25h. Such is life :(
My opinion is that any power increase increases the stress on an engine.
Dunc.
dundeeguy
22-11-2003, 23:38
Originally posted by AlanHill
Having never seen one in the flesh (remember I'm a complete car mechanic novice) which way is the correct way up ?
They will be sitting the correct way round in he engine so just plunk them in the oil the same way
AlanHill
23-11-2003, 13:37
:thumbs: :notworthy
AlanHill
23-11-2003, 13:40
Originally posted by dunc
You're points are valid. If you're enigine had been nice and quiet I assume you would have had the boost upped and be making full advantage of the t25h. Such is life :(
My opinion is that any power increase increases the stress on an engine.
Dunc.
Once the lifter(s) is sorted she will be very quiet again.
This will be the time to decide.
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