Jamiedgwilson

I've a 1988 starlet EP70 that unfortunately succumbed to some rust. As is usual in this sort of thing, the more you look the more rust you find. I'm not too concerned about the smallish holes on the bodywork but there is an awkward bit underneath that will need repairing.

The issue is that I don't know enough about welding to know how big a job this will be. I can't see any obvious place to cut it out. The real question is does anyone have any thoughts on the scale of cost to repair this?

Although I'm fond of the car (been in my wife's family since new) I'm not sure if the repair costs just wouldn't be worth it. 

I've uploaded a video to try to show the extent - any advice is greatly appreciated! 

https://youtu.be/88bdjHYc8EU

My Ep70 failed the mot recently with a brake imbalance between left and right rear drums. The handbrake was perfect (1% variance) but the service brake was way out. Changed wheel cylinders but problem still there. So I got a pressure test done and there is less pressure going to the problem wheel. Suspecting it’s the brake bias/proportioning valve. 

Struggling to to find a replacement - if anyone knows where I can get one please shout up! Or anyone know what the model number of it is and if any other cars use the same part? 

The alternative was to fit an aftermarket adjustable part. Anyone know what the standard bias ratio is? Or able to advise of what part to fit? I’m guessing I could just remove the standard valve, connect through the front brakes so their direct to the master cylinder. Then add th new valve between the master cylinder and the rear lines? 

Thanks

Thanks, so P8 and P9 are direct replacements? For both master cylinder and booster?

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I'm having some bother with my brakes. When you press the pedal it brakes ok, but then over time the pedal sinks to the floor. I think it's the master cylinder. But i suppose it could also be the booster.

I'm having trouble finding replacements for these. Does anyone know if any of the later models would fit? Or where I could find some?

It's a 1988 EP70L 1.0. No ABS.

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Not updated in ages! Wheels on:

Thanks, the springs will hopefully do for the meantime then see what I need later on. Want to keep a fair bit of travel in them for rough ground. No good with a track setup on a gravel lane!

Sprayed some mini wheels;

Finally figured out how to post the pic properly on my phone!

Some braided brake hoses fitted.

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Thanks.

I did originally connect it to the negative terminal, but the response was very slow. I suspect it may be an issue with the Tacho.

Anyone else experienced a slow response from an aftermarket Tacho and found s way to improve it? And don't say buy a better Tacho! 😀

Trying to fit an aftermarket Tacho on an EP70. Can anyone tell me where the best place is to take the engine speed signal from?

Thanks,

Jamie

Went shopping and got some Tein spring delivered.

Fitted a front splitter from a Mk3 Golf.

Hi All,

I've recently inherited a 1000cc EP70 XL 4speed that I'm planning to use for Lane/Targa Rallying. Its quite tidy as its been in a garage for the last 15 years and was undersealed before it went in, only got 48,000 miles on it. A lot of interesting stuff on here - I was crazy jelous of Takumi's EP70 project!

Plans are to keep it within the MSA blue book reg's so limited to what I can do. So far the plans are:

• Get it running! (not been moved for about 15 years), so far needs full service,
  
• Uprate brakes - probably just to Ep82 on front, and maybe convert rears to discs (although a lot of people suggest rear drums are better for rallying so will see).
  
• Replace brake pipes, and probably move inside the car.
  
• Bucket seats and harnesses for safety
  
• Sump protector.
  
• Tidy up a couple of tiny bits of rust before they get any worse.
  
• Driving lights.
  
• Steering wheel upgrade
  
• Poly Bushes
  
• Uprated springs - have to keep same style of suspension for regulations.
  
• Once it's all moving again I'll swap the engine for probably the 4EFE (1.3 dohc) and do a bit of old fashioned tuning on that.
  
• And of course lots of go faster stickers.
  

If anyone's got any rally experience I'm grateful for the advice!

Will these fit a 70 series?

Cheers!

I know this is a retarded question, but I'm going to ask anyway! How do I find out if I have a 1E or 2E engine?

I've inherited an ep70 starlet xl. I believe it's a 1.3 which made me think it's the 2E. But it's got the 4 speed transmission and on the belt cover there's a sticker saying 1E-P52. Is there such a thing as a 1.3 1E?

Hoping this is the start of a new project!

Jamie