DSK Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 (edited) Been away from home for the best part of this week, leaving my car in the capable hands of AshBhp at Garage786 (see trader's section) to have some oil leaks, low turbo boost performance, damage from a grounding incident and a full BPU done. Garage786 impressively tested the sequential system in depth efficiently including all hoses related to the system and all the VSV valves and replaced them as required. A quick test drive later and both the small and big turbo performed as they should Oil leaks were addressed starting with a new rocker cover gasket set, also noting that the bolts were not correctly torqued in the first instance. A few hoses around the turbo system were replaced and now there is no smoke or strange oil smells. All OE Genuine Toyota parts were used. I am speechless at how Garage786 managed to get OE Toyota parts the same day from the Toyota dealer when I would have had to wait a typical 5-7 days after ordering if I had bought the parts myself. My wearing front brakes were also done at the same time using OE Toyota items. Great to have vibration free brakes. Also changed to Silkolene 10w50 fully syn which AshBhp had in stock. BPU was done and the car performs exactly as AshBhp said it would. Had a right laugh thrashing it around straight after endulging in the sort of power that I have not experienced for quite some time. Driving normally as I do 95% of the time from Leicester > Nottingham the car was as fuel efficient as normal. I now have a car that performs extremely well, brakes great and most importantly I know its safe from oil leak issues as before. On the off chance AshBhp see's this, I'd like to say thank you to you and your team for a truly spectacular job performed correctly first time round with professionalism and a warm customer attitude. The workmanship and getting everything right first time round is just amazing Edited November 26, 2009 by DSK (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Good to hear, damn nice guy is our Ash, helped me out before:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Good stuff mate, didn't we tell you it was nothing to worry about? A quick test drive later and both the small and big turbo performed as they should Just a minor point, but the two turbo's are the same size. The first one comes on at lower rpm (2nd being offline), around 4k rpm the 2nd comes online and combined they give it the kick you really feel at BPU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSK Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 Good stuff mate, didn't we tell you it was nothing to worry about? Just a minor point, but the two turbo's are the same size. The first one comes on at lower rpm (2nd being offline), around 4k rpm the 2nd comes online and combined they give it the kick you really feel at BPU. LOL yes! I did feel as though I may have lost some low down torque due to the double de-cats but the car pulls fine really so its just the difference in the power and extreme surge you get at 3,500rpm that made me think that. Many thanks for putting up with me and my concerns, glad its all fixed and BPU is worth it! However being a Jaguar fan I need a quieter exhaust now. The car sounds 'beautiful' withouth being too loud but for my personal liking, i'd like something quieter. (Currently have Whifbitz double-decats + Motorial s/s cat back system) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSK Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 Good to hear, damn nice guy is our Ash, helped me out before:) Couldn't agree more. Although 'nice' is an understatement IMO Humourous, respectful, warm attitude with a passion for seeing things 'right' is my experience of Ash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Yep, Ash is a good sort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick001 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 great news mate, Ash is a geat guy and got mine mine sorted to BPU and its a whole new experiance again - to ya ASH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Blitzed Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Just out of interest how much did all the work carried out amount to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshBhp Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Thanks for the kind words guys. DNK, enjoy the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Oil leaks were addressed starting with a new rocker cover gasket set, also noting that the bolts were not correctly torqued in the first instance. Youll find that as the seals and rubber washers go hard over time they shrink which in turn lets the bolts holding the cam covers down become lose, mine were the same Good job though by the sound of it and nice to here that theres still the odd garage out there doing it properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 DNK, enjoy the ride. What ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSK Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 Youll find that as the seals and rubber washers go hard over time they shrink which in turn lets the bolts holding the cam covers down become lose, mine were the same Good job though by the sound of it and nice to here that theres still the odd garage out there doing it properly. Correct. AshBhp ordered and fitted new OE genuine Toyota all the tiny rubber rings and seals as well as the main big ones, everything little thing was all replaced with new OE parts. Top job done right first time round. He also demonstrated the old seals hardness and some what brittleness compared to the nice new supple ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Nice to see and hear about good garages around. Enjoy your BPU supra buddy, go easy with her in dodgy conditions though. You'll soon realise how turd the stock TC system is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kill1308 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Yeah Ash is a top bloke, helped me out when I took my Supra up there, really nice guy Glad your Supra is sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSK Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 Its threads like this that helped me discover AshBhp. I'm sure many of us have been to so called specialists and other garages only to see they are not that great and if they cock up they charge you further etc. AshBhp and his team know their stuff and got everything 100% spot on first time round.. simply amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 BPU its good isnt it. You can notice the difference from stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSK Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 BIG difference after 3,500rpm Never used so much fuel in 1 day lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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