Flip Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 I have just changed the intercooler and I noticed a fair bit of oil build-up in and around the area, also noticed the same on the main turbo to wing pipe when I had that off. I get a puff of smoke on start-up, which disappears immediately, then all seems well. I don't notice clouds of smoke behind me, and I don't seem to be getting through lots of oil. Is this a sign of impending turbo doom? I nearly have all the bits to go to BPU, but now I'm a bit worried about doing it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 I have just changed the intercooler and I noticed a fair bit of oil build-up in and around the area oil build up? a coating on the pipes oil build up, or enough to "put something down to catch the oil as it runs out of the pipes/IC" build up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted February 11, 2007 Author Share Posted February 11, 2007 no, you couldn't shower in it or anything, there was enough on the openings to coat your finger if you wiped it round, but not enough to dribble out. Same on the wing-turbo pipe, enough to be "moist", but not enough to drown in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 i'm pretty sure thats nothing to worry about...........the breather system will mean oil mist is present in the intake side of the car and over 10+ years i think everything beign coated in a film is normal.............i will try and find an old thread or two with more reliable sources, that will make you feel better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Sounds normal for an older engine, certainly nothing to worry about. Most cars will have a little oil residue build and travel through the IC pipework. EDIT - or what scooter said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Well thats one less thing wrong with my car, as mines has that too. Was thinking it was going to be one thing to add to the list on an already fecked up car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted February 11, 2007 Author Share Posted February 11, 2007 That's ok then, thanks guys! I feel better now, thought I might be forking our for new tubbies! Went out today and get her a thrash too, got brake fade after about 4 heavy stops! I think a UK brake upgrade is on the cards too, so that's another £500+ grumble grumble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 That's ok then, thanks guys! I feel better now, thought I might be forking our for new tubbies! Went out today and get her a thrash too, got brake fade after about 4 heavy stops! I think a UK brake upgrade is on the cards too, so that's another £500+ grumble grumble Unless those stops were from 100mph each time then perhaps you should look for some beter pads and fluid. My little brakes lasted 3-4 laps of the monster 4 mile GT curcuit at Bedford Aerodrome and didn;t get one bit of fade. They were smoking a bit at the end though! (CW pads, good stock discs, braided lines and new 5.1 fluid) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted February 11, 2007 Author Share Posted February 11, 2007 They were heavy stops from around 80 I guess - I was enjoying myself! Still, I expected more, nearly didn't stop on roundabout - that made the heart beat fast! I really didn't expect the brakes to fade that quick. They didn't on my old car, and although that wasn't as quick it was as heavy and stopped much faster without any fade anywhere. Not saying what is was, coz you'll take the piss! So, how much are the big CW's pads then? They might tide me over till I find the pennies for uk brakes (and wheels to fit, sigh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 So, how much are the big CW's pads then? They might tide me over till I find the pennies for uk brakes (and wheels to fit, sigh) Can't remember exactly, £140 for a full set of fast road ones? Best pads I've had bar none! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 There's some Uk fronts on fleabay at the monemt for £440 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Toyota-Supra-JZA80-4-pot-brake-calipers-discs-pads_W0QQitemZ120085789100QQihZ002QQcategoryZ23013QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem A complete set of nearly new calipers, pads & discs. Not mine!! Just saw them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 There's some Uk fronts on fleabay at the monemt for £440 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Toyota-Supra-JZA80-4-pot-brake-calipers-discs-pads_W0QQitemZ120085789100QQihZ002QQcategoryZ23013QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem A complete set of nearly new calipers, pads & discs. A new set cost only a few quid more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Including discs & pads??? Didn't know. I bought S/H fronts & rears, CW pads & groovy discs!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Including discs & pads??? Didn't know. I bought S/H fronts & rears, CW pads & groovy discs!! Yes, pretty sure thats whats the last GB went for. Grooved discs suck btw stock is best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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