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by Nickstapleton
Wed Jun 04, 2008 12:31 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Boost problem
Replies: 16
Views: 921

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Boost problem

What would be the safest way to crank it up?, without damageing the Turbo or anything else for that matter. Car seems to be in V good health, got about 70k on the clock (my estimate). runs quite smooth.

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by Nickstapleton
Wed Jun 04, 2008 12:25 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Turbo reconditioners, Any recomendations?
Replies: 7
Views: 473

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Turbo reconditioners, Any recomendations?

My Turbo got done last year by Universal Turbos (Hampshire), they were very helpfull, plus they offer a service whereby they check whats wrong with the turbo first and let you know, if there is nothing wrong I think it costs around £25 and send it back to you. I think a rebuild is around £275 + VAT ...
by Nickstapleton
Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:48 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Boost problem
Replies: 16
Views: 921

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Boost problem

Thanks Jim for your help mate, now I actually boost 11 psi took the car out on sunday :D awsome.
by Nickstapleton
Fri May 30, 2008 11:00 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Boost problem
Replies: 16
Views: 921

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Boost problem

OMG im such a pleb yes ur right Jim, I only noticed that after getting the psi gauge, am I right in thinking the boost should be at best 10 psi, but now im slightly dissapointed so will have to invest in getting a little more power :D .
thanks for all your help
Nick
by Nickstapleton
Fri May 30, 2008 7:56 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Boost problem
Replies: 16
Views: 921

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Boost problem

ok I have checked the pipes and doesnt seem to be any blockage but I think i will run a new pipe from actuator to the VSV and see, I would check for continuity but i haven't got a volt meter at mo so bare with me on that one, update on the boost pressure I can confirm after buying a new psi gauge Im...
by Nickstapleton
Fri May 30, 2008 3:09 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Boost problem
Replies: 16
Views: 921

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Boost problem

Ok will try that,
as well as that I have read that GT'4 ST185 owners dissengage the Tvsv is this wise to do on the MR2 or is it best to leave things as they are?
by Nickstapleton
Thu May 29, 2008 8:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Boost problem
Replies: 16
Views: 921

[Mk2] [Turbo] Boost problem

Hi all could do with some help on this one, since ive owned my turbo I have never been able to get it to boost to around 1bar, the after market boost gauge reads 0.5 bar everytime i put my foot down, now ive checked the intake pipes and the turbo pipes and done all the usual checks for leaks - nothi...
by Nickstapleton
Sun Apr 20, 2008 1:50 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Inversion of popping-up healights
Replies: 2
Views: 361

[Mk2] [Turbo] Inversion of popping-up healights

Hey, I've just bought a new turbo MR on which the headlights had been modified to get a sleepy eyes effect. I want them back as they were originally but it seems that the whole wiring has been inversed. When I switch on my car, the headlights are popping up but no light is on. When I switch off, the...
by Nickstapleton
Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:47 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Engine cut out when I put in reverse ? Help
Replies: 11
Views: 595

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Engine cut out when I put in reverse ? Help

I did try all that jump start it, leave it warm up took for a spin but still did'nt like it. The only conclusion I can get from all this, is that I have a majour earth somewhere, I think it may be from my rear lights I got those after burner ones and a changed the bulbs the other day and cince then ...
by Nickstapleton
Thu Apr 17, 2008 5:33 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Engine cut out when I put in reverse ? Help
Replies: 11
Views: 595

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Engine cut out when I put in reverse ? Help

Its a Rev 1 and unfortunatly I dont have the original BOV the HKS came with the car may have to live with it for a little longer, however when I first took the car for a spin there were no probs and when I drove back from London after picking it up. Can I ask what may be a stupid question but will f...
by Nickstapleton
Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:10 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Engine cut out when I put in reverse ? Help
Replies: 11
Views: 595

[Mk2] [Turbo] Engine cut out when I put in reverse ? Help

Hi all, just picked up a new tubby the other day and sadly needs a lot of work of which I only found out after I baught the car ](*,) . However I dont mind a challenge. Right whats bothering me is that my battery died on me yesterday looking at the wiring not suprised but I think I sorted most of it...
by Nickstapleton
Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:08 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] MOT Help
Replies: 2
Views: 183

Re: [Mk2] [NA] MOT Help

Not sure about the warming up bit, could'nt tell you, but I would have thought they would have warmed it up properly.
As for the tool I'm guessing they dont have one as they were on about sending the car to a specialist.

Plus is it possible for my Emissions to be out this much in one year ?.
by Nickstapleton
Thu Feb 21, 2008 6:58 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] MOT Help
Replies: 2
Views: 183

[Mk2] [NA] MOT Help

Hi all got a majour issue with my beloved MR2, it has failed its MOT on emissions, currently running around 7.0% Co2 Level. The car is a UK model on J plate around 92. No Cat as standard and no lambder sensor its a 2.0 3sge block N/A T-Bar. Pretty much standard apart from an induction kit, no other ...
by Nickstapleton
Wed Feb 20, 2008 4:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: MOT emissions testing - CAT/no CAT
Replies: 71
Views: 143017

Re: MOT emissions testing - CAT/no CAT

Hi all just been reading some of the above info and have a Q, my 92 UK Mk2 N/A has just failed its emmisions test, reading something like 7.0 Co2, now from what I can understand this amount is well out of tolerence, however I'm not convinced the garage I took it too knows much about MR's. I need som...
by Nickstapleton
Sat Jan 19, 2008 9:35 am
Forum: Games Consoles
Topic: Rockband
Replies: 10
Views: 2376

Re: Rockband

Cant wait, will be getting it for the 360, GH3 is awsome but am looking forward to getting a drum kit again lol,
had to sell my proper drum kit-no space in house.

So anyone want a drummer give me a shout

Nick
by Nickstapleton
Sat Jan 19, 2008 9:29 am
Forum: Games Consoles
Topic: IMOC COD4 Clan?
Replies: 16
Views: 1841

Re: IMOC COD4 Clan?

I'm in My Gamer tag is - celicanick

always up for a good fight online.

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by Nickstapleton
Sat Jan 19, 2008 9:14 am
Forum: Games Consoles
Topic: anyone on cod4 online (ps3)
Replies: 25
Views: 5571

Re: anyone on cod4 online (ps3)

I'm in

celica nick

See you online

:twisted:

oops just noticed your on ps3, my bad got 360, oh well. Sorry peeps

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