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by gmtc
Mon Jun 02, 2008 5:15 pm
Forum: Driving Experiences
Topic: Me versus Ashley Cole
Replies: 20
Views: 4001

Me versus Ashley Cole

Not that much to it really, apart from it being a footy player. Pulled up to the barriers on the m6 toll road in my M3. Always look in the next lanes to see if there a nice car to accelerate against. This time, to my left was Ashley Cole pushing his card in the machine and Cheryl in the passenger se...
by gmtc
Wed Jul 19, 2006 1:45 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: idling issues - sign of uprated cams?
Replies: 6
Views: 421

Re: idling issues - sign of uprated cams?

could also be caused by old/blocked air filter, blocked fuel filter, dodgy coolant temperature sensor, vacuum leak in the intake system or worn distributer cap and im sure their not the only ones. If you are still having problems and you've checked all the hoses, i'd also try replacing the distribut...
by gmtc
Wed Jul 12, 2006 12:35 pm
Forum: Driving Experiences
Topic: WTF No way that can't have happened
Replies: 23
Views: 2033

Re: WTF No way that can't have happened

just looking at your handle........you dont weigh 1/2 a tonne do you?
by gmtc
Mon Jul 10, 2006 12:17 pm
Forum: Driving Experiences
Topic: mr2 turbo v 406 coupe
Replies: 9
Views: 989

Re: mr2 turbo v 406 coupe

Yeah, you should have beaten him (just). I have a rev1 tubby and a 210bhp V6 version of the peugeot coupe. the peugeot is great for cruising on the motorway, but the tubby nails it for acceleration.
by gmtc
Sun Dec 11, 2005 3:21 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: momo problem
Replies: 6
Views: 327

Re: momo problem

sounds like you have the wrong momo hub.
contact Dan at Dcdezign (affiliates) and he should be able to source the one you are after. The correct one has a cutout that fits over the horn connector.
by gmtc
Thu Dec 01, 2005 11:28 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: car wont start
Replies: 10
Views: 703

Re: car wont start

You could try putting the car in gear and then rocking car a bit (difficult). Might loosen up the starter motor by moving the wheels/flywheel.

Also, have you checked all of your earths are still connected?
by gmtc
Thu Dec 01, 2005 11:22 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2 Turbo] Rubber boots/sleeves for shock absorbers
Replies: 0
Views: 139

[Mk2 Turbo] Rubber boots/sleeves for shock absorbers

Dont you just hate posts asking for part numbers........

Anyone know the numbers (front and rears) for the rubber sleeves that fit over shocks inside of springs? :whistle:

Help very much appreciated.
Thanks, Graham. [-o<
by gmtc
Wed Nov 16, 2005 8:41 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: RE: chargecooler power.
Replies: 5
Views: 330

Re: RE: chargecooler power.

The black wire with red stripes in the engine fuse box. These are switched and so the pump will automatically start up with the ingnition key.
by gmtc
Wed Oct 26, 2005 5:11 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Which piggyback for AFM Rev 1
Replies: 8
Views: 494

Re: Which piggyback for AFM Rev 1

you have PM
by gmtc
Wed Oct 26, 2005 4:20 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Which piggyback for AFM Rev 1
Replies: 8
Views: 494

Re: Which piggyback for AFM Rev 1

I'm thinking your stage5 may be able to boost to higher than 16psi?
If so, your AFM will be the bottleneck in the system. Only the Apexi or e-manage ultimate (which is the route i have gone) will remove this and input pressure to the air/fuel map using an additional sensor.
by gmtc
Wed Oct 26, 2005 4:20 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Which piggyback for AFM Rev 1
Replies: 8
Views: 494

Re: Which piggyback for AFM Rev 1

I'm thinking your stage5 may be able to boost to higher than 16psi?
If so, your AFM will be the bottleneck in the system. Only the Apexi or e-manage ultimate (which is the route i have gone) will remove this and input pressure to the air/fuel map using an additional sensor.
by gmtc
Fri Aug 05, 2005 5:22 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: T piece needed to add oil pressure sender
Replies: 5
Views: 335

Re: T piece needed to add oil pressure sender

If i remember rightly the thread in the block is 1/8 BSPT and i used a 1/8bsp to 1/8npt adapter for the block. Thant way i could use a 12" length of hose with 1/8npt fittings on each end. Halfords dont do this. The original pressure switch, new oil pressure sender for the gauge and braided hose...
by gmtc
Fri Aug 05, 2005 4:47 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: T piece needed to add oil pressure sender
Replies: 5
Views: 335

Re: T piece needed to add oil pressure sender

I got mine at thinkauto.com No need to drain oil as the gallery should only be full when the engine is running. One thing to watch out for: screwing a bulky sender/t-piece directly into the same hole used by the original oil pressure switch can be a bad idea. I have heard of the head cracking or eve...
by gmtc
Wed Aug 03, 2005 2:09 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: error code 43, what the hell does it mean?
Replies: 2
Views: 250

Re: error code 43, what the hell does it mean?

Sorry, i dont have an answer. My car is running fine and i get the same error.
by gmtc
Tue Jul 19, 2005 3:24 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2 Turbo] Sounds like it may be something simple, but dont
Replies: 5
Views: 415

Re: [Mk2 Turbo] Sounds like it may be something simple, but dont

AHA! I've located to root of my problems.

Thanks to the helpful comments above i took to poking around the intake manifold. One of the plugs i sealed up my tvis plate with when i gutted it had popped out :oops: What a pro i am.

Thanks for help,
Graham.
by gmtc
Tue Jul 19, 2005 8:38 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2 Turbo] Sounds like it may be something simple, but dont
Replies: 5
Views: 415

Re: [Mk2 Turbo] Sounds like it may be something simple, but dont

Ah, thanks, that sounds like what may have happened. Will they recover by themselves or do i have to do something?
by gmtc
Mon Jul 18, 2005 10:23 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2 Turbo] Sounds like it may be something simple, but dont
Replies: 5
Views: 415

[Mk2 Turbo] Sounds like it may be something simple, but dont

I was driving home tonight and the car was running nicely. I have the external wg set to limit boost at about 8psi right now and i was happily hitting the mark. I approached a roundabout close to home, hear a small pop followed by what sounded like air escaping. bu88er, the car died on me in the mid...
by gmtc
Mon Jul 18, 2005 9:31 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Screamer pipe...
Replies: 18
Views: 1235

Re: Screamer pipe...



Sounds familiar. I have the same one fitted tto my rev1. Nice vid.
by gmtc
Mon Jul 18, 2005 9:21 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Overheating. Am i that stupid!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 18
Views: 790

Re: Overheating. Am i that stupid!!!!!!!!!

Yeah, bit of a mistake. Clearly you should have used a cadburys cream egg.
:D
by gmtc
Fri Jul 15, 2005 5:12 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: No Boost Just Slight Vacume
Replies: 5
Views: 268

Re: No Boost Just Slight Vacume

You mean the turbine wheel snapped off (or likely disintegrated) and was passed through the exhaust? !!!!! :shock:

I can honsestly say i have not heard of that before (or imagine how it would happen).

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