Guest Terry S Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 To my usual partner in Crime Mig, and to Mark @ Phoenix in Watford (01923 228484) This weekend between us we managed to remove & strip the engine from my VVTi and perform the following: Change the rods ( H sections put in) ARP Rod Bolts ARP Main Cap Bolts Hone the bores ARP Head studs Change to uprated Valve springs Fit TRD engine mounts Change the clutch Fit a new modified slave cylinder Change the gearbox mount Reassemble & reinstall. We probably did a few more things but I am pretty tired so cant remember It turned into a proper Mission, and I cant praise the other two enough as their patience throughout was awesome, and I can honestly say that both Mig an Mark are the most thorough mechanics I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Thanks enormously guys We found some pretty interesting things out about VVTi's too, but thats for another time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 DAMN........ Talk about going on a misson.... Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD3000GT Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 Did not know TRD made engine mounts for the VVTI... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markie Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 Was the findings good or bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 He found that his wife likes to see him from time to time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 Did not know TRD made engine mounts for the VVTI... Well mine now has them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 Was the findings good or bad Good things Marcus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Usmann A Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 good stuff tel! long time no speak, u gotta fly down to give me a spin!! speak soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 will do bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 To my usual partner in Crime Mig, and to Mark @ Phoenix in Watford (01923 228484) Hmmm.... I wonder if they'd be interested in fitting my replacement VVTi engine and turbos. I wonder how many hours labour it would be, roughly.... I might have to ring them tomorrow. Dunno how I'd get the car and engine up there though. Terry, I'm crap with names, Mark's not your mate who came to TOTB and Bruntingthorpe is he? I thought it was 'Col' or something like that. He works at Phoenix though, doesn't he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 Correct Jake , Colin is the body sprayer and friend of Tel's that went to TOTB and Brunty ...don't think you have met Mark yet . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 Cheers Mig. So Col's a paint sprayer, eh? Aren't they all Crack dealers or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 Cheers Mig. So Col's a paint sprayer, eh? Aren't they all Crack dealers or something? Yup acording to some it would seem so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 My car is with Phoenix at the mo getting 5th gear sorted out That's two people I trust with my car now, the other one is Chris Wilson! -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Jake Colin & Mark work in the same yard. Mig will confirm that Mark is absolutely good as gold. If he doesnt know something he wont bluff, he will go to the ends of the earth to find out. Want me to ask him a cost?? Is it a straight engine swap?? And BTW, he has a very "friendly" recovery guy who seems very cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Jake Want me to ask him a cost?? Is it a straight engine swap?? And BTW, he has a very "friendly" recovery guy who seems very cheap. Yes please, Tel. That would be much appreciated. The engine from Rob Oldham's rolled car has just been delivered to my house in the last 15mins. I need to check it over when I get home tonight to see if it's all there. Assuming all is OK it should be a case of pulling my old engine out, fitting the turbos I've bought from TdiGav to Rob's engine and refitting it all back in the car. Thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Jake will send you a PM with My Number, give me a ring mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Jake Colin & Mark work in the same yard. Mig will confirm that Mark is absolutely good as gold. If he doesnt know something he wont bluff, he will go to the ends of the earth to find out. Confirmed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 TDIGav??? EEEEEEEK, nothing to do with TDI *grin* Yeah, they are waiting when ever you are ready chap.. Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Mark is absolutely good as gold. If he doesnt know something he wont bluff, he will go to the ends of the earth to find out. Terry has just about summed Mark up with the above, no bullshit from this guy and he sticks with it if there's a problem, doesn't wash his hands of it and make excuses like some garages . Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Terry has just about summed Mark up with the above, no bullshit from this guy and he sticks with it if there's a problem, doesn't wash his hands of it and make excuses like some garages . Paul Yeah can't say enough about the guy. Patience of a Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 and the guys from Pheonix are really in to their cars, they seem to be at most of the meets we all go to so theres an interest in the jap car scene as well. My Supra goes to them for servicing now and as they live down the road they pick it up from my house which is great. JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezabloke Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 and the guys from Pheonix are really in to their cars, they seem to be at most of the meets we all go to so theres an interest in the jap car scene as well. My Supra goes to them for servicing now and as they live down the road they pick it up from my house which is great. JB They sound like the guys to trust then, you cant beat word of mouth or Net in this case. Can someone post up a link with their details please. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 They sound like the guys to trust then, you cant beat word of mouth or Net in this case. Can someone post up a link with their details please. Dave Try this: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=20758 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr keef Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 To my usual partner in Crime Mig, and to Mark @ Phoenix in Watford (01923 228484) This weekend between us we managed to remove & strip the engine from my VVTi and perform the following: Change the rods ( H sections put in) ARP Rod Bolts ARP Main Cap Bolts Hone the bores ARP Head studs Change to uprated Valve springs Fit TRD engine mounts Change the clutch Fit a new modified slave cylinder Change the gearbox mount Reassemble & reinstall. We probably did a few more things but I am pretty tired so cant remember Terry Can't ya just go out and get drunk like most people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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