CJ Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I am looking to buy a second hand turbo for the MR2 and the seller is based in Eastbourne. Obviously this is a long way to travel to look at it (and pics dont really work) and so I was wondering if there were any technically astute members here who live close that could go and check out the turbo for me. I would just want an opinion as to its condition and shaft play etc and certainly would not hold you responsible for any mishaps afterwards should I buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 If its any help when I'm back to work after my lay off I can drop it in to lee at SRD as I work in burgess hill. Should hear back tomorrow if I have a cracked vertebra or not and then fingers crossed back to work in a week and a half all going good! So if no one else can help out the offer is there but I'm sure you will want it done and dusted sooner than that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 Thanks friend. I am hoping to get it looked at before then if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Might be worth asking trick Ricky as he is pretty mechanically minded but lives in Hastings other than him I don't know of any other owners in the area who may have a good idea of what they are looking for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 How far is he from Eastbourne? My geography is not great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I live in Eastbourne CJ and don't mind taking a look at the car but tbh when it comes to looking at shaft play etc in turbos it is probably a bit beyond me. I think I'm fairly technical though and if you wanted me to go out on a test drive with the guy and have a listen for knocks, rattles and general faults I'm happy to do it this weekend for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Oh, and Hastings is about 15-20 miles away, on my way to work there now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Hastings is about 20 minutes from Eastbourne. I'd have a look, but I don't know my Harris from my elbow when it comes to the engine bay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 Thanks guys. Like you, I would probably not be a lot if use looking at turbos either but thanks very much for the offers - much appreciated. I may just send Ricky a pm and see if he is available and willing and leave this thread up for a while. To be honest, the lad selling the turbo sounds genuine and no shyster but for peace of mind I'd like someone just to have a quick look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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