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by Lewis Jay
Tue Mar 29, 2011 8:56 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Glass smashed! Front replaced but need rear!!!
Replies: 23
Views: 3223

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Glass smashed! Front replaced but need rear!!!

I had a similair problem mate.

Get them tinted. :thumleft:
by Lewis Jay
Mon Mar 21, 2011 7:29 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Gearbox fitting advice
Replies: 14
Views: 2063

Re: Gearbox fitting advice

Get a piece or rope, about the thickness of your finger is best and loop it through the gearbox mount holes then feed it through to the top so you can get hold it from above. Get someone underneath to lift the box or rest it on a jack, then use the rope from above to take the weight while they guide...
by Lewis Jay
Mon Mar 21, 2011 7:57 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Hole in Chassis Leg
Replies: 4
Views: 714

Re: Hole in Chassis Leg

Yes
by Lewis Jay
Sun Mar 20, 2011 7:40 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Hole in Chassis Leg
Replies: 4
Views: 714

Re: Hole in Chassis Leg

Yes it can be welded.

Dangerous to drive thats a matter of opinion, however it would fail an MOT.
by Lewis Jay
Sun Mar 13, 2011 11:41 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: stupid hydraulics!
Replies: 5
Views: 686

Re: stupid hydraulics!

Why?

Its on the outside of the box so its not a problem if it fails and they arnt a common fault anyway.

Pointless task it woud seem, to me.
by Lewis Jay
Fri Feb 25, 2011 9:43 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] help needed restoring a tubby
Replies: 200
Views: 14019

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] help needed restoring a tubby

swaggansway wrote:150 including freight... I have a case u r liable!

I have defaulted you and have clawed back my payment
:?:

I am mechanic, dont understand big words and complicated sentences.....................
by Lewis Jay
Fri Feb 25, 2011 9:31 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] help needed restoring a tubby
Replies: 200
Views: 14019

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] help needed restoring a tubby

lol

I am not getting into a slanging match with you mate, its was £100 not £150.

You have disappointed me and other members on this forum.

Do what you want with the parts, 6you have probably damaged them intentionally so I dont want them back!
by Lewis Jay
Fri Feb 25, 2011 8:00 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] help needed restoring a tubby
Replies: 200
Views: 14019

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] help needed restoring a tubby

swaggansway wrote:am stuck solid now as need yet another block!

](*,)

can anyone step up here?


Co`s you went and bought 86mm before getting the blocks checked. ](*,)

Just a warning to everyone, dont help this guy.

He is ungrateful and doesnt pay.
by Lewis Jay
Fri Feb 25, 2011 5:33 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] ct26 hybrid fitting to std rev1 help ???
Replies: 17
Views: 1821

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] ct26 hybrid fitting to std rev1 help ???

Getting to know your turbo. Which one do I have? There are many ways to identify the turbo. You can look at the number stamped on the exhaust side of the turbo. 74010 for single entry ST165 All-trac 74020 for twin entry Ceramic CT26 74030 for twin entry Inconel CT26 74040 for twin entry Ceramic CT20...
by Lewis Jay
Thu Feb 24, 2011 7:57 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Engine almost starts HELP!!!
Replies: 27
Views: 3248

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Engine almost starts HELP!!!

Is the flap in the AFM stuck.

Try unplugging the AFM electrical plug connector and running it.
by Lewis Jay
Wed Feb 23, 2011 4:29 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] help needed restoring a tubby
Replies: 200
Views: 14019

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] help needed restoring a tubby

Had one done for £30 before.
by Lewis Jay
Wed Feb 23, 2011 3:54 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] help needed restoring a tubby
Replies: 200
Views: 14019

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] help needed restoring a tubby

Shmed wrote:It certainly was, felt like a different car! I'd gone from a car that leaked boost at about 0.9 bar, to one that was not leaking boost at 1.5bar - it felt insane :twisted:
:lol: :thumleft:
by Lewis Jay
Wed Feb 23, 2011 1:30 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] help needed restoring a tubby
Replies: 200
Views: 14019

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] help needed restoring a tubby

Hearing some funny things on this thread..... 18bar of boost, I'm letting go as a typo, unless you really did push 252 PSI through a CT26 :shock: I thought, but could be wrong on this, that the CT20 was steel, and the CT26 was ceramic (exhaust wheel only though), and I've never heard of anyone upgr...
by Lewis Jay
Fri Feb 18, 2011 5:57 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev4 Turbo - HG gone :(
Replies: 18
Views: 1641

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev4 Turbo - HG gone :(

willfinch36 wrote:It was a slight leak in the HG after all.....


Thats a first for me on a Rev 3+ but hey, great news. :thumleft:
by Lewis Jay
Fri Feb 18, 2011 9:57 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Gearbox work. Possible?
Replies: 2
Views: 365

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Gearbox work. Possible?

Hi mate,

Once the box is off its fairly easy to take the casing off and then strip.

Also, I have a N/A casing available along with some other bits from a knackered box. :thumleft:
by Lewis Jay
Thu Feb 17, 2011 8:08 pm
Forum: Club News and Announcements
Topic: IMOC Volunteers required!
Replies: 14
Views: 5635

Re: IMOC Volunteers required!

"Garage" function doesnt work properly and puts up a double header?

Has the wrong details for my vehicle and wont let me access it saying its not mine??

Creat a vehicle, gives me a blank screen.

Am I supposed to post in here about it or elswhere?
by Lewis Jay
Thu Feb 17, 2011 12:31 pm
Forum: Club News and Announcements
Topic: IMOC Volunteers required!
Replies: 14
Views: 5635

Re: IMOC Volunteers required!

me me me me, pick me. lol

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