Luka-P

I'm in need of the UK spec EGCV and the downpipe and the pipe before the first cat. Anyone have them? Luke

What's the postage going to be like for one of these?

Still needed folks...

Guys is the JSpec ECU ok to run UK turbos? I have the UKs on the engine now but everything else is still JSpec. Will I need a UK ECU or am I ok? Regards, Luke

Good man, thank you.

Did a few more bits tonight. My things came back from the powder coaters. They really did a fantastic job, chuffed with the outcome. I put the cam covers, cam pulleys, timing belt and alternator on tonight. I also did the turbo oil feeds and a few other bits and bobs. There are a few odd things I just need to order from Toyota. I'm waiting for a few bits now so I can finish her off. Nearly there though, I think she's looking quite nice.

Can anyone tell me where this gasket goes? Can't seem to figure it out. Thanks.

When my big end went it would only knock upon start-up. No noise was there during driving/under load. It then began to do it whilst I was driving. I thought it was an autobox issue at first but found out it was worse

Bump.

The viscous fan is belt driven? Are the fan blades all intact and is the shroud in place? I'd be tempted to say thermostat, if its happening during normal driving. EDIT - Just thought, if the fan isn't going round then the water pump is probably shot.

I'm after the stays for No1 and No2 turbos please. They're UK if it makes a difference? Just the brackets and maybe nuts/bolts if you have them? Luke

If I didn't have to buy some Bulgarian Wagon Wheels I would have snapped this off you. Can't believe it's not sold yet. Good luck!

It lied to me

Right its no use. I've been contemplating it for too long now and I'm going down the single route. Not sure which to go with, either way I think there might be some clearance issues

Looking very nice Jamie, you've picked it all perfectly mate. Best of luck!

It's like a wild mix of Manual and Automatic, the best of both worlds!

When you start the car up, keep an eye on the oil pressure light. If the noise is there when the light is on, you have a big end problem. That video doesn't sound as if it's bottom end.

I told you to be careful

You should be a bit careful.

PM'd, cheers!

UK spec first cat or decat needed please. Let me know what you have, traders welcome too.

Still needed please guys.

It'll be safer to bring the MOT place home.

I thought this thread was about due for an update. I've been doing a bit on the engine recently. I have to appologise first though, I don't seem to have the patience to keep stopping and washing my hands to take pictures and I tend to just flow with the work that needs to be done. Therefore, I have to say sorry that I haven't exactly documented my progress as I maybe should have but I hope the information here is useful to at least some. Right on with the build... Its really taking shape now, funny how adding one thing makes such a big impact. I got the head back from the machine shop the other day. They basically did all the head work for me. The head was cleaned, all mating surfaces skimmed, the valves were re-lapped, new stem seals and then re-shimmed. I got the head back and fitted it to the block. I used a standard Toyota head gasket and ARP head studs. All the gaskets and washers were renewed from the gasket set. I have also put on a new oil pump and water pump. My rocker covers, engine hangers and pulleys are at the powder coaters. I've gone for a gloss black finish to keep it tidy. I have put some UK spec turbos on there, its only a temporary fit for the moment until I decide what to do. Not sure whether to stick with JSpecs or not? That's about it for now. Luke

Are you sure they hadnt erected a small wall in the road?