Kranz Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Nope, it would be polished smooth by the ring as it passes. Also the rings turn as the engine runs, so it won't be the same part of the ring going over it again and again. Looks like it'll be no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted October 14, 2006 Author Share Posted October 14, 2006 You have no idea how relieved I am to hear that! At least this little episode has given me an excuse to get several bits done that I've been intending for ages - replaced the thermostat with a TRD one, relocating the battery to the boot (install coming soon), ripped out the carbon canister thingy, decatted, and new fmic on the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 And a pair of new tubbies too !! Glad it is all ok for ya mate. Enjoy the new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 Just a little update ('cos I'm feeling proud with myself at the moment! ). The turbos are all on now and everything torqued up underneath; the fmic is fitted too. I even took the manifold off and copper-greased every nut and bolt when I replaced them, so that going single in the new year won't entail quite as much grunting and swearing for the guys over at Turbofit All new gaskets etc. thanks to the ebay head kit I've had lying round for a year or so! Just got to move the PAS cooler now, then remove the inlet manifold and throttle body (to replace with GeodieSteve's polished ones ), refit the bumper and headlights, fit the new brake discs, calipers and pads, fit the boost controller and decat, and FINALLY she'll be back on the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 Another update, 'cos I'm happy with myself I've now installed my Mocal oil cooler (115mm, 10row) for the power steering, and made up the brackets myself from some aluminium angle. It's taken me this long as Demon Tweeks claimed a 7 day lead time on the coolers - 2 weeks after ordering, I phoned to see where it was only to be told it'd be another 2 weeks 'cos Mocal were struggling to keep up with demand A quick call to ThinkAuto, and I had one sat in my living room the next day The 1st decat is back in place with the wideband flange welded on and the oil filter and spark plugs are all changed and ready to go. All I need to do now is replace the fuel filter, fill her up with fluids and the engine should be able to purr for the first time in 2 months Looks like I'll have to leave the installation of the polished manifold and TB as MkivStore still haven't sent it yet Just one small thing to get before then though. Typically, I've gone and bloody lost the larger diameter rubber hose between the cam covers. Which means another day while Toyota get it in stock Ah well, getting closer. Got the front springs done too, so just the rears to do before she's driveable again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 All good Bob, Was nice to meet you at Andy's that day, Your winter car did well to keep up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 All good Bob, Was nice to meet you at Andy's that day, Your winter car did well to keep up You too mate She's a bit of beast, ain't she? Was thinking of NOSing it too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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