cainhead

Hello, Has anyone managed to replace the starter motor with anything other than a genuine Toyota one. Mine is almost gone and i'm between getting one of the refurb kits or buying one from whifbitz. Just wanted to see if any one has used any of the cheaper alternatives with any success. Cheers

Hello, quick question. Which fuse is the reverse light fuse. I’ve looked on all the diagrams and can only find tail lights. Nothing for reverse or back up. Does it use the tail light fuse? Reverse lights stopped working ages ago and haven’t bothered as not part of the MOT but cars on axle stands so give me a chance to check the plug off the gear box but thought I’d start with the fuse. cheers in advance for any help

Yeah all sorted, got home last night. Thanks Keron for the quick turnaround part arrived about 1pm. Took 20 mins to fit and M1 was clear all the way back to London. Just glad it broke 1 mile from my friends house just meant my trip was extended by a couple of days.

Hello I'm in a spot of bother. Just left cold stream in the Scottish borders and had a bang in the engine. Turns out idler pulley bearing has sheared. Annoyingly it's not that old. Anyway is anyone close that may be able to help with a spare/lend of a pulley and I'll mail it back to them next day. Breakdowns on the way but there saying 4hours. So if anyone can help before then it would be much appreciated as I don't really want to sit in a recovery truck for 6 hours. Cheers

Thanks for the reply. I had it in my head paint first but for some reason starting doubting myself. In terms of the wax/protecting what would you recommend for the exposed underneath.

Hello, Finally got back under the car today to continue on my project. I’ve cleaned all the surface rust off and degreased the underside. I’ve got the 3M cavity wax to coat the underneath and also want to paint it to have a clean look. So my question is (excuse me if it sounds stupid), what’s the best process. Should I paint first then apply the wax, or other way round. In my head it was paint first as I was worried the paint would not adhere to the wax but now I’m not sure. Any advice much appreciated

Tuesday BUMP,

Isotta steering wheel in Ice White (Light Grey). Has a small piece of the chrome flaked off (visible in picture), and has been driven for roughly 30K miles so some wear. However no tears in the leather or frayed stitching. £120 ono plus delivery

They are painted white so easily changed if needed. Pm me if so interested.

Hello, Moved house so having a clear out. All parts are used and plus postage Full UK decat with racing cat SOLD Battery relocation box - £40 has a few holes drilled in the bottom from fitting but has he clamp in there. Stubby aerial conversion SOLD - Hardly used, change for a cleaner look Fuel ECU £20 - Bought from SRD as I thought mine was broken but didnt need in the end UK fuel rail with 550cc injectors - SOLD was removed during single conversion and was working. UK turbo manifold - £50 also removed when converted to single rear light lenses £5 each. I have loads of these so just ask if more needed. All other parts £10 each Resistor pack sold Battery tray sold Coolant overflow bottle sold Happy viewing

That was me, having my weekly run out. I imported it using Bansai cars about 13 years ago.

Replacing all my fuel/brake lines and wanting to update the brackets that hold them under the car. I’ve seen a few places on eBay etc that are selling them but they seem really expensive and price is increased as most have to be shipped from AUS/USA. Is anyone making them over here. I swear I’ve seen something recently about this but can’t find it anywhere. Surely these could be 3D printed. Anyone have any info. Cheers.

Okay got them off, managed to jam a bar between another bolt and the subframe to stop the drive shafts spinning. The the breaker bar got them off fairly easily. Also I keep saying drive shafts but I mean axels. Cheers for the help everyone

Not tried those bolts yet, it’s the drive shaft ones going into the diff I’m stuck on. I’m sure those two will also be a pain.

Thanks for the info, will give them a shout for a quote.