JoJo_228 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 That's why you haven't replied!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlegreenmonster Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Your kidding me !!! I so wanted to see this thing !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlegreenmonster Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Also could tou not just re grind a new valve in and rplase the turbo wheel ?? Or is it no a easy turbo to do ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TrisK Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Also have you got a photo of the plug to see where it broke? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TurboTobz Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 (edited) Also could tou not just re grind a new valve in and rplase the turbo wheel ?? Or is it no a easy turbo to do ??getting a wheel to match and then balancing the turbo accordingly? Not a bolt on and boost up lol Edited May 8, 2014 by TurboTobz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manny Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 (edited) Sorry to hear that pal. too much power. Edited May 9, 2014 by Manny Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aaddzz123 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 All these messages. It's as if someone has just died haha . It'll be back on't road in a week! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aamir Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Sorry to hear about this mate hope it gets sorted soon But now that you have removed the head will you be using head studs or sticking with head bolts? Or are you already using head studs? Aamir Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Ahh man this sucks was proper looking forward to seeing this tomorrow ! James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kate Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Bugger I really wanted to see this tomorrow!! Bad times Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 sorry to see all this buddy. as i said yesterday, Starlets are pricks, and often behave as pricks for absolutely no reason what so ever! hang in there dude! Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Mike EP82 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Shit!!!! That's wank how £7 spark plug cause that much of a headache. Bad times mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rinseep82 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 What you gunna fasten the head down with this time?? Arp studs?? Or bolts again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LukeSR Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Gutted for you man, just a good job it wasn't on te way to Japfest! I hope your still coming! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ali_legend Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Shit man that's bAd to hear!! Didn't racetech check the spark plugs when they just recently mapped it?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuck Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Aw man. Just read this shame to hear. Back in no time for sure. At least your engine managed 5 years..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vincent-ep91 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 yikes.. the ups and downs of modified car ownership have been summed up in the last two pages. I hope you struggle on because that video of the car on the dyno... like really?! what did i just hear? A baby t-rex squealing haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Japscrapno1 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Unlucky mate could have been worse could have been on the way to japfest with no way of getting it home and done more damage! Least you have an excuse now to use arp studs and go for more power with a bigger turbo:p Quote Link to post Share on other sites
00joeindastarb0 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Have you identified why it happened? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azz Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Have you identified why it happened?Spark plug failure dude Quote Link to post Share on other sites
00joeindastarb0 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Do plugs just fail? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie5414 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Maybe a imperfection when being made and gradually deteriorates and cracks then the tip comes off like it did do, or being dropped in transit may cause them to be damaged and do the same over time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dazzi0 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Nitemare Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TurboTobz Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Dear ngk please find attached invoice for turbo and top end rebuild, yours faithfully socks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rinseep82 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 (edited) ^^^^^^ haha yessss wonder what the response would be lmao Edited May 12, 2014 by rinseep82 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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