4chrisbnvds Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 You did a job well done with this build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted May 22, 2022 Author Share Posted May 22, 2022 (edited) Been a while since i updated this with my to do list so. Currently @Noz is refurbishing my headlights as they had green slime in them. Im not to convinced they wouldn't have started the next pandemic. 1. I got my hands on a pair of these, so i will be cutting the boot build to fit them, should tidy it all up. I also have some new targa mount covers i will change. 2. Next is to test the system for boost leaks i feel i have to really hit it hard in 2 to get the boost to kick in. Maybe just me being paranoid but a smoke test will solve it, also i will change the BOV. 3. Change my front mount, its looking a bit crusty. 4. While front mount is out i will attach the AUX fan i brought to the rad cover and wire it in, 5 Stone chips need to go away. While not causing issues they spoil the overall look a bit. 6. Dump the oil and maybe do a belt change. 7. refurb the ball joint on the arm it failed its MOT on last year and put it back on as it has my nice poly bush on it. 8. Repaint the calipers. Edited May 22, 2022 by The Raven (see edit history) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 They were fucking horrendous to be fair I've been glowing since I went near them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted May 22, 2022 Author Share Posted May 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Noz said: They were fucking horrendous to be fair I've been glowing since I went near them. I’d did say I refused all liability for any new life form that grows from the sludge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted June 12, 2022 Author Share Posted June 12, 2022 Stole a swift half day to refit headlights Fit battery and leave her running for a bit and remove and clean my vent covers that have not been off in a good five years 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted July 22, 2022 Author Share Posted July 22, 2022 Investigation of my slightly warm wheel has turned up a sticky brake on the rear. The piston isn’t playing ball. so I ordered this and it turned up a day later will fix it next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share Posted July 31, 2022 All fixed up. will really have to paint them all soon as one looking like that is offending me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 So had an interesting one. My second turbo stopped working unless under heavy acceleration, when it did come in it would almost clunk and make back pressure exhaust pops. needless to say two loads of this and it was off road until I found the issue as I didn’t want to stress tubby 1. my first thoughts where vsv or hose but nothing was off. I searched here and found the following “Just to add to this incase it helps anybody else. When I bought my supra a couple of years ago off an old boy who didn’t really push it the second turbo wasn’t coming online. I replace as many vacuum pipes as I could at the time and still had the same issue and I think as mentioned above I gave the EBCV valve some lube and manual movement and it boosted perfectly from then on” so i attempted to find and move the offending part. Needless to say it didn’t want to move. Consulted @Mike2JZand @mwilkinson got the small flat pry bar and spayed it down. It was very crusty but soon was moving free to the point I could move it by hand. Took her out and it was working perfectly. will leave this here incase anyone else has the same issue. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted November 8, 2022 Author Share Posted November 8, 2022 @Nozhas been chasing my leaky headlights for a while. They have been a pita to the point I was about to give up and get new ones. Noz offered to seal them again for postage costs. I brought all new bulbs in case it was a failed seal. After the floods down here I’m happy to report zero water and or mist in the lights 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share Posted November 21, 2022 Mot passed today clean as a whistle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 Spring is coming so reattached the battery and had a guy come over to take care of some stone stone chips. Have a few summer jobs to do including swapping the centre aero lock as it’s rounded out. I have a stubby aerial coming and need to fit the levoc gearstick. Might fit a new intercooler to as mine has started to look a bit crusty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted March 25, 2023 Author Share Posted March 25, 2023 Decided to give the uno advanced a go after it’s been getting rave reviews online. id highly doubt it will protect for 12 months as the claim but time will tell. Phil nipped over and swapped my oem for his stubby aerial. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 Looking good, ready for the sunshine, when/if it comes. Stubby looks much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Looking good Russ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted May 2, 2023 Author Share Posted May 2, 2023 Swapped over the nasty rounded out parking lock today. be nice to park up and click that in rather than a bolt or two 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted May 4, 2023 Author Share Posted May 4, 2023 Did the annual respray the mesh remove and clean vent covers job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted May 19, 2023 Author Share Posted May 19, 2023 My parts from Japan finally turned up. Rear aero bolts and fixings. Once these are done I’ve changed every fixing on the roof. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Just been going through this thread again, great work keeping it going and well done for still having the enthusiasm for the upkeep of the car. It's been quite a journey you've been on, great work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 I've repaired Russ' original ignition barrel - it jammed up a few years back on him and he got a replacement, but he then had to use two keys for the car. On inspection the springs on a few of the pins had lost their mojo and a couple of the pins were worn or slightly bent. Russ can now revert back to using the original key for all the locks and ignition He just needs to fit it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted June 4, 2023 Author Share Posted June 4, 2023 (edited) On 6/3/2023 at 9:42 AM, mwilkinson said: I've repaired Russ' original ignition barrel - it jammed up a few years back on him and he got a replacement, but he then had to use two keys for the car. On inspection the springs on a few of the pins had lost their mojo and a couple of the pins were worn or slightly bent. Russ can now revert back to using the original key for all the locks and ignition He just needs to fit it! Awesome job thanks for that. I am waiting till summer summer and booking a day with my bro in law to do all the jobs planned. Lucky the barrel is fairly simple to change back. I lack the skills and patience to do fiddly stuff he has a much more chill approach to things than me. Edited June 4, 2023 by The Raven (see edit history) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted August 14, 2023 Author Share Posted August 14, 2023 Finally got round to the summer jobs swap both window regulators as the wire had began go to fray, Next fit the refurb ignition barrel Matt rebuilt so I now have one key again. Change the plugs Replace aero rear plastics as mine had lost both rubber stoppers Finally replace both rear aero fixings. the roof is now totally swapped front rear and parking locks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted August 14, 2023 Author Share Posted August 14, 2023 Also installed the levoc auto stick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted August 17, 2023 Author Share Posted August 17, 2023 Well thought it was a bit to easy Even tho it test drove fine the day the work was carried out it misfired on start up in the morning. found that offending coil pack clip. Cut it right back and Installed the new one and she’s happy again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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