dan1985 Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 (edited) Just got back from holiday, turned on the supra to check eveything is still working. Noticed smoke from the bonnet so lifted it to find flames all over the manifold and wrapping... all over the turbo and pipes.... i dont know what to do... can anyone come and fix it or point me in the right direction. obviously its a non mover so i will pay your costs. i know for definate it needs a new oil return pipe and the heat wrapping needs to come off as i think thats where its started. the wastegate still isnt fixed. could this be an addition to the cause? any help is welcome.... before i cry Edited May 22, 2010 by dan1985 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 I would explain what you have done to the car in terms of mods. Anything thats been done recently etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan1985 Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 bought it a week ago so not entirely on the build quality but its a bpu with single tt conv. i can only give basics on mods untill its been to garage and i can get the full details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopgunTT Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Sounds like nothing but problems since you have got this car. Hope you get it sorted and find the cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan1985 Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 i know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHandy Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Picks Dan mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan1985 Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 will do, just got to wait for clare to come home with camera. whos a local specialist where it could go to? i cant believe this is happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan1985 Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 gutted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHandy Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 this is what you need bud and some new wraping!! http://www.earls.co.uk/earls/hose/performoflex.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan1985 Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 might have a guy off here coming over, aint guna be cheap tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 (edited) Which cowboy decided your oil return line didn't need to be a braided hose? With it being so close to the manifold and all.. Easy Fix. I'd check your engine oil levels too buddy, you may have lost a bit. Edited May 22, 2010 by Marty (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 That dont look right at all, get some more pictures up, is that a na-t? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Hey dan hows it going? been a while, which car you go for in the end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan1985 Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 its an tt jamie. got a tt gz masey. having teething problems tho. my thoughts exactly marty but i cant get it anywhere to put a braided line on it as i cant move it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 its an tt jamie. got a tt gz masey. having teething problems tho. my thoughts exactly marty but i cant get it anywhere to put a braided line on it as i cant move it but you can fit the braided drain line yourself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan1985 Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 pre fire pic... filter isnt attached in pics £100 call out is the best quote so far and thats just call out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan1985 Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 i wouldnt want to do much work myself yet.... would know what i need... still got problems with the sticky wastegate valve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan1985 Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 id do it at home if i knew exactly what i needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHandy Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Dan have a chat with Supraloopy (Dave) lovley chap he may be able to help you out and he is a well trusted member. He helped me with a wiring issued and has built big powere sups before so he knows his beans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Dan have a chat with Supraloopy (Dave) lovley chap he may be able to help you out and he is a well trusted member. He helped me with a wiring issued and has built big powere sups before so he knows his beans. Not entirely true John. But thanks:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLicense Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 this is what you need bud and some new wraping!! http://www.earls.co.uk/earls/hose/performoflex.html Which cowboy decided your oil return line didn't need to be a braided hose? With it being so close to the manifold and all.. Easy Fix. I'd check your engine oil levels too buddy, you may have lost a bit. 'Braided' hose comes in many forms. The performoflex linked to isn't going to be much better as it's basically a rubber hose with a steel overbraid. As the hose is so close to the exhaust the rubber will end up going brittle and cracking, and you'll be in the same situation. You need to go for a teflon based hose, and then if you want to be really safe fit a flame guard to the hose. http://www.earls.co.uk/earls/accessories/hoseprotection/flameguard.html Teflon hose isn't cheap though, I think I paid something like £180 for the oil return hoses on my twins. That was with a pretty hefty discount as well. The big problem with the teflon hose though is that you've got to attach it to the bottom of your turbo and to whatever fitting you have at the sump. You're probably going to be best off having a chat with a specialist like Atech who will sort you out. http://www.atecautotechnic.co.uk/ Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Any pics of the car itself mate? That engine bay looks very familiar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHandy Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Any pics of the car itself mate? That engine bay looks very familiar! This car was bought from MacNastie a club member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHandy Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 'Braided' hose comes in many forms. The performoflex linked to isn't going to be much better as it's basically a rubber hose with a steel overbraid. As the hose is so close to the exhaust the rubber will end up going brittle and cracking, and you'll be in the same situation. You need to go for a teflon based hose, and then if you want to be really safe fit a flame guard to the hose. http://www.earls.co.uk/earls/accessories/hoseprotection/flameguard.html Teflon hose isn't cheap though, I think I paid something like £180 for the oil return hoses on my twins. That was with a pretty hefty discount as well. The big problem with the teflon hose though is that you've got to attach it to the bottom of your turbo and to whatever fitting you have at the sump. You're probably going to be best off having a chat with a specialist like Atech who will sort you out. http://www.atecautotechnic.co.uk/ Best of luck! Tony top advice mate as usual thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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