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Lol. That's what me and my brother did a cvouple of months ago. Took a plane from Bristol Airport. Flew into Belfast. Bought the car. Ferry into scotland and then drive back to Gloucestershire...got home at like 5 in morning. Work at 9! But definitely do able! He bought his car after I bought mine and for the money got so much of a nicer condition one!

So it may have just been the motor. I'm pleased to say that after reassembling the centre dash it's all working again. The motor was definitely nackered don't know if the switch was but now I have a spare. And the window works. So that's good. Thanks for the help.

Nice one mate.

The help is appreciated. He never has any luck with Turbo cars lol. He thought he would do it right this time, invest nicely and get a nice set up wouldn't blow on him for a good while....now he's kinda thinking why didn't he just rebuild his. But yeah he's stressing out since this is his main mode of transport and was like 'Oh it'll be a weekend Jobby...'

Good shout cheers

Hello, Was wondering whether anyone can help, maybe Liam? My brother bought a Brand New WEPR Hybrid Turbo and it sounds that when the housing and intake side are clamped together the turbine clips the exhaust housing side when spun with your finger. He had to unbolt the turbo and spin the exhaust housing 180 degrees so that it would fit. However when he noticed it was clipping he spun it back. Is this normal. It seems that when you spin it with your finger and slight pressure inwards that it clips.The turbo has never been run and he is reluctant to fit until this can be clarified. Any positive ideas are welcome. As said this is brand new and it's only when inward pressure is applied. He is thinking when under oil pressure, etc, that this would correct itself.

The pricing imo is perfect. It's a charge to deter petty scum bags and what you get for the money is well worth it. The stickers are DIRT cheap and very nice. As well as the other bits and bobs. Spot on IMO. ​ ​I want to introduce a very similar concept to the forum I moderate. We're constantly getting spammed

Sweet dude nice project thread.

Welcome Good site this, lots of friendly people.

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No, small town Cheltenham. Used to drive everywhere. Think there is more fun boosting though. Bought the car with just under 60K and sold with about 80. So roughly 20k miles. ​ ​ ​My brothers a DJ so used to drive and down the country in it doing gigs. But had a van for the week days. Ultimately my starlet is a toy. It's not my daily commuter. Yeah if you're driving a daily commuter you're going to rack up miles, but I don't understand why you'd want to tune the fook out of a daily driver. Rather just have a Micra for a daily driver and the Starlet as the weekend toy. I know funds have to permit but tuning is expense work.

Personally I'd just wait. A year, six months, two. Doesn't matter at the end of the day. If this is a pride and joy then it's worth the wait. And it's not exactly costing you anything not to drive it. I've had my main mode of transport off the road for 7 months due to rebuilding it. Ultimately I was better off cause it was done properly. ​ ​As said if the engines coming out anyway you'll never be in a better position to sort EVERYTHING out again for a long time. So if it's a job worth doing, it's worth doing right. You'll only regret it later otherwise. ​ ​Also I've looked into ACL bearings...They're good for up to 25K miles. I don't see what the big deal is! 25K miles! Do you know how far that is lmao! According to Google that is the circumference of the earth!! In one drive at 60 mph without stopping that would take 416 hours! Continuously for 17 days lmao! And then at 25'000 miles just redo the bearings. Not that big of a job. I was speaking to my brother about this. He had a Honda Civic type r that he absolutely adored. Drove it everywhere. In the 4 years he had it he didn't even manage 20K miles. That's 5K miles a year for a weekend toy. I wouldn't want to clock thousands of miles on a starlet. And as said when they become due...just spend the money and have a garage swap them or do it yourself.

Such the wrong time of the year! These are exactly what I'm after I just can't justify £400 atm. Woth christmas round the corner and what not the best I can stretch is £350. Sorry dude. I've had my eye on these for a while just can't do the buy when I haven't even driven my car yet!!!! GLWS I'm sure they'll go in the new year

​Not saying that. I'm just saying cheapest place for service kit implies that you don't care what it is so long as it covers the basics.

Well worth NOT scrimping on basic service. After all it's that what is protecting your engine so why scrimp! An engine rebuild is more expensive than just good maintenance.

Thank you!

What do people use for the thermostat gasket? It was just sealant when I took it apart but I'm finding that this is just getting blown away after taking it for a spin!

As said has anyone got a working switch for the window for a gt turbo. I've put a new motor on and still nothings happening so want to try the switch. Thanks.

I think you're doing the right thing if it's any consolation. It looks like a gorgeous motor and would be a shame to strip it out. But even with the interior in and what not, they're still fast cars ​ ​glws

Brother had a similar problem on his GT Turbo, vacuum leak. Check hose behind the engine bay and what not.

Nice build. Love the restoration, money, time and love for this car Keep it up

Drop links. My brother has just investigated what sounds like the exact same problem. Easy job. Replace with Poly bushes

Some sick engine bays in here Puts mine to shame. One day I will.... Some newer shots now: