crawleysam Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) So after selling my first gt turbo due to money problems, buying a beamer and getting bored of that then going back to an NA with the intention of doing that. I recently bought another gt turbo Its a MK3 quadlightlow mileage: 65938Really very condition, more so then my first oneFairly standard interior wise, has a gash knob, a stereo and a turbo timer (forgot make)On some rather unappealing 16" wheelsBrand New tein springsBlitz BOVFMIC Thats about all The car is currently sorn and has no MOT, will stay like till at least friday when I turn 19 Only really a couple of problems with the running of the car, OSR caliper is seized but ordered one from SocksBelieve to have a boost leak as it bogs on boost Then exterior wise the bonnet and scuttle panel let it down but that is a minor for now Plans are to get it Bob on before I drive it properly so I dont end up with a catastrophe like last time Edited February 9, 2015 by crawleysam Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jiggaman_16 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Nice one there. Agree with u about the wheels. A boost leak tends to give off a squealing sound when on boost as well as you would tend to experience a lower than normal boost condition with a boost leak rather than a bog. But then again, 'bog' is relative. Get her sorted bro... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 really nice gt dude.had a couple of them and I do prefer the more aggressive look of them compared to a glanza Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crawleysam Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 I havent really been able to give it any to see what actually happens, the lad I bought it off lived in a heavily 'speed-bumped' estate and I got it towed back to mine being as it had no MOT, when I get that done I can take it out and properly see. I do prefer the GT over the glanza for sure! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crawleysam Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 So i took the car for its Monday and unfortunately it failed due to NSF wheel bearing and NSR hand brake. Both these parts are on their way and should be fitted in the coming days Since she's off the road I've just cleaned her and polished up the front, fitted a spare brand new fuel filter I had lying around Gone to swap over the audio stuff from my NA and some pillock has cut the 'cage' so they're coming from jdm-ep (which is a big help and handy that they're only 40 odd minute drive) Here's how she looks (Jennzouko is her name due to all my other NA's being called Jennifer(long story) and wanted a jap twist) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crawleysam Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) So got round to fitting the stereo and cupholders from the NA, all works except aerial however the fix for that is currently on order, cheers once again socks for prompt posting of the part I needed Edited February 19, 2015 by crawleysam Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crawleysam Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 So the car had its MOT retest friday which it passed just, almost didnt due to an imbalance in the rear brakes. So banged on a new caliper anyway. Been driving it around and it just feels severly under powered, much less then my last GT. If anything it feels sort of on par with my NA Example, I was going up a not very steep hill earlier in 3rd, at 40mph and put my foot flat to the floor and the car didnt move at all Also there seems to be no distinguishable difference between Hi and Lo boost modes. Anyone shed some light as to why it may be under powered? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GlanzaJim Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Easiest thinf first try all your vacs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crawleysam Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 I got it running properly now, cheers though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 What was the issue Sam? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jiggaman_16 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 What was the issue Sam? yeah, would love to know Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crawleysam Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Basically two bottom pipes into and out of the intercooler only had one clamp on each, the pipe down from the TB literally slid off the silicone house and similiarly to the otherside, but that one was already half off. Who ever fitted the intercooler didnt really do a good job, and along with this it was held on with one loose bolt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crawleysam Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 So im 90% my bottom end has gone, knocking sound coming from 1 and 2 on idle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jiggaman_16 Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 So im 90% my bottom end has gone, knocking sound coming from 1 and 2 on idle sheeeeeeeeeeet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Aww man bad times have you sold the NA yet ? If you havnt keep it until you can afford a replacement engine be ashame to see another GT get broke :-/ James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crawleysam Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 sheeeeeeeeeeet Im not having much luck with Gt's ahah Aww man bad times have you sold the NA yet ? If you havnt keep it until you can afford a replacement engine be ashame to see another GT get broke :-/James I havent sold it yet but I still owe money for my Gt turbo and cant really afford a whole replacement engine, I wont break it, thatd kill me as its in such a good condition But I have no idea what Im going to do yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicholai Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Really sorry to hear that mate how much would it cost to slip another set of bottom end bearings in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crawleysam Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 This may well be up for sale soon :/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicholai Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 no way sorry to hear that mate. Is it just the bottom end bearings that need doing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crawleysam Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 no way sorry to hear that mate. Is it just the bottom end bearings that need doing? Id keep it but I have no space to store the car inside to do the swap, no crane or stand and I cant really do it out on my drive. Plus I still owe money and I need a car asap to get to college and work so Its likely going to be sold I've not inspected the damage but it could be its just spun a bearing. In all fairness its not a massive job I just dont have the facilities, time or money to do it If youre interested in it drop me a PM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicholai Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I would be tempted mate but I don't have the space for it and I really want a MK1. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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