will_gev Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Hey.Going to vue to buy a starlet gt turbo on saturday, just wondering what kind of problems to look for.Are they reliable as it is k reg 1993 model. Anyone had any good/bad experiences with them.Thanks Will Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curtis Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 hi there welcome to the club, there pretty reliable as long as they have been looked after. look out for while smoke on boost as that will say the turbo seals are knackered, is the car standard or modded? if it has been modded watch out for chimps that don't know what they are doing, for instance winding the boost up without fueling and management mods.hope this helpscurt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
will_gev Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 Yes Thanks will look out for the smoke.Its lightly modded. Still pritty sandard under the bonnet accept a induction kit and dump valve. Looks pritty clean under the bonnet and around the car from pics ive seen.No its only running 0.8 bar so not that much boost.Thanks Will. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curtis Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 also put the car in 3rd with the handbrake all the way up, find the biting point with a about 2500 revs and that will check for big end bearings,if there is any sort of knocking avoid.is the car on ebay or anything if so pm me and i will look over what he says about the car for you.curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve GT Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 just have a general look round and use common sense check for rust etc serious oil leaks. check the oil and make sure theres no sign of failing headgasket. check water levels etc. make sure you drive it any knocking noises etc investigate further.pretty simple really however i did that and mine internally turned out to be a right nail and has robbed me loads of moneyso its a gambling game but you can normally tell the difference between a nail and a good runnerkeep us posted mate if you buy it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedFreak Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Welcome to the site!Hope the car viewing goes well! As said, take it out for a drive and listen out for any knocking noises. Check underneath for rust. Oil leaks etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
will_gev Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 Hey.Thanks for all the help.Its on piston heads http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1136549.htm so if you could give it a look and tell me what you think ill be thankfull.Thanks Will Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ste91 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Looks ok to me, personally though I'd either get rid of the TOM's rear bumper or try to find another front bumper as it looks silly at the moment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
will_gev Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 Ya thats what i thought.Will prob look for a new front bumper.Thanks Will Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ToyotaTech15 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Thats my mates car, fitted a slave cylinder not that long ago,Pretty mint car like, not so keen on the bumpers but well looked afterGary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Armand Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 hey welcome to the club. Armand Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chanelle1234 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 welcome to uksc bud chanelle x Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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