Supraleeturbo Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Was good to see you yesterday buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 Was good to see you yesterday buddy Good seeing you mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Nice when is it going up to lee? I know the feeling with funds looking forward to updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 Progress on the Plenum. Smoothing going well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew K Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Nice progress there mate don't think I'd have the patience for doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Nice progress there mate don't think I'd have the patience for doing that. Thanks mate, will be worth it in the long run. Im regretting not getting the turbo pipes smoothed, but didnt see it was worth it for them as they are rather hidden. Looking forward to getting some more work done on this over the next few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 So the weather was against me today! None of the jobs I wanted to do are done, but did get chance to do a couple of little bits and give it a wash after driving it a few hundred miles in the rain last week. Have put a picture up of what looks like a load of junk but is actually my uk rear bumper, OEM sideskirts, arch liners, metal undertray and the diffuser. Also gave the garage a sort out to hopefully Thursday will be kind to me and I can fit the carpet along with some more bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 So long story short I hate winter Raining again! But got some bits done. Fitted ANOTHER carpet, that is 3 in a month lol. This time its here to stay a genuine facelift one! No more dye smell! Interior is borderline finished for now until I have done the more important jobs, Then I will focus on all the re-trimming. But until then all I want to do is sort the audio set-up out, (Still no existent) and refurb my spare dash panels. (Have begun stripping them back) Also fitted my HKS SSQV, have to say even though I have lost the flutter I actually like the sound when gear changing, not to keen on the sound when blipping the throttle though. Still, I'm happy that both my turbo's will now be happy Did notice I have a slight coolant leak today though while in the engine bay, not sure where its from but the bottom rad hose looks a touch wet and dripping onto the ARB's. Will have to get it on a ramp and have a good look over it. Looks minimal though. Also with Black Friday fast approaching and with Wifbitz and Part box looking to be offering some good deals I will be ordering some new bits tomorrow, just depends who offers the best prices. Looking at ordering a Mishimoto Rad, originally going to get one from SRD but Part box look to be offering a big saving for the one day, just need to decide on a 2 or 3 row. At BPU power not sure what would be best? Welcoming advice... Also looking to get a boost gauge and alloy expansion tank. Only have the morning to get ordering as we are off on a little break for my birthday so need to get it ordered quick! Pictures from today's work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 (edited) So after discovering the water leak, I wizzed down to see Colin (previous owner and my mechanic) to get the old girl on the lift. After some looking around it looks like the water pump is starting to leak on the front, not to bad but want to get it sorted. So moving the plans forward for updating the cooling system. Going to get a- -OEM water pump, ORDERED from steve manley -OEM thermostat, ORDERED from steve manley -Thermostat seal ORDERED from steve manley -Mishimoto Radiator, -Alloy expansion tank, -New toyota Red coolant, ALREADY HAVE -Top rad hose (hard pipe), ALREADY HAVE -Lower pipe OEM. ORDERED from steve manley -O rings for water necks ORDERED from steve manley Can Anyone think of anything else worth doing while the work is being done? Edited November 26, 2015 by ripped_fear (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 I believe there is a core plug on the back of the pump that has been known to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 I believe there is a core plug on the back of the pump that has been known to go Should I be right in assuming this is included in the water pump. Steve was confident I have ordered everything need to refresh that area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Should I be right in assuming this is included in the water pump. Steve was confident I have ordered everything need to refresh that area. Yes I would say so... I don't know for sure. Have a quick search on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 Yes I would say so... I don't know for sure. Have a quick search on here Yeah will do mate thanks, I have untill Monday to add extra parts to the order before dispatch so if needs be will add that on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 More excitement. Just got these emailed to me It in primer now. So smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 So big thanks to rich at Co-ordsport for the brilliant deal today on a nice new Rad and a boost gauge snuck its way into my basket too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 That is a nice looking Boost gauge, 60mm or 52 mm ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 That is a nice looking Boost gauge, 60mm or 52 mm ? Thanks mate its a 52mm to go in clock hole once the dash is re-done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Thanks mate its a 52mm to go in clock hole once the dash is re-done. I had a 52mm to replace my clock, Missed my clock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraleeturbo Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Got my hks boost gauge in the clock, didn't miss my clock as my screen told me the time lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 Yeah my head unit (when I buy one) will tell me. The clock is broken atm anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 So SRD overflow tank purchased too. That is the vast majority of the bits, however I have a polish rad pipe to go on, but want some new silicone bits in black anyone know the correct size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraleeturbo Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 So SRD overflow tank purchased too. That is the vast majority of the bits, however I have a polish rad pipe to go on, but want some new silicone bits in black anyone know the correct size? Srd do the mishimoto kits I only use the bottom pipe and sold the top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 Srd do the mishimoto kits I only use the bottom pipe and sold the top I have bought a brand new oem lower one, and have a hard pipe for the top, just need the two coupler for the hard pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I have bought a brand new oem lower one, and have a hard pipe for the top, just need the two coupler for the hard pipe. Are you just going to measure up and buy some from SFS or something ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 Are you just going to measure up and buy some from SFS or something ? Yeah if that's the best way, just want some good quality stuff. That way I can put it on and forget about it. After some research I found Gates are good for Vac lines so they all will be done in them, but as for silicone stuff for the had pipe, there's some very conflicting opinions and most people just use what they get in there kit. I bought a second hand hard pipe so I dont want to re-use the old stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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