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by mr2tinker
Mon Aug 29, 2011 10:35 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] trouble securing ct20 to a rev2 block
Replies: 2
Views: 325

[Mk2] [Turbo] trouble securing ct20 to a rev2 block

i have modded a ct26 turbo bracket to support my ct20b. my problem is that i can not bolt it to the block securely therefore it keeps working loose. what should i do to solve this? will the ct20 bracket fit or should i keep working with my current bracket till i can secure it better?
by mr2tinker
Mon Aug 29, 2011 2:20 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] where is the coolant entering the combustion chamber?
Replies: 57
Views: 4538

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] where is the coolant entering the combustion chamber?

Yep agreed,they will work for all revisions,but......they are not exactly the same. Not being picky just trying to add something :thumleft: Your not being picky your helping. any input is greatly appreciated and thank you. having had a chat with gtschris he has confirmed that the rev3 gasket needs ...
by mr2tinker
Mon Aug 29, 2011 2:08 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] where is the coolant entering the combustion chamber?
Replies: 57
Views: 4538

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] where is the coolant entering the combustion chamber?

Slarty wrote:If that is a crack in the cylinder wall then it won't affect the compression. The crack will open up once the block gets up to temperature.


i did the comp test on a hot engine.
by mr2tinker
Mon Aug 29, 2011 11:25 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] where is the coolant entering the combustion chamber?
Replies: 57
Views: 4538

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] where is the coolant entering the combustion chamber?

well luke, andy at momentum, and many others say the rev3 metal one is good for all revisions. i totally trust them and will get a Toyota rev3 one this time. will also have head skimmed and get my little camera inside to inspect for cracks as pressure testing is expensive round here. maybe arps are ...
by mr2tinker
Sun Aug 28, 2011 10:27 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: Red rev1 bourton on the water, upper rissington, gloucestershire
Replies: 0
Views: 698

Red rev1 bourton on the water, upper rissington, gloucestershire

does any body know who belongs to this one pls

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by mr2tinker
Sun Aug 28, 2011 10:19 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] where is the coolant entering the combustion chamber?
Replies: 57
Views: 4538

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] where is the coolant entering the combustion chamber?

oh ignition system is all new

when i pressure tested the coolant system you could see water in the pot. when started after pressure test it would miss badly until it kicked it all out then it would only miss under acceleration
by mr2tinker
Sun Aug 28, 2011 10:14 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] where is the coolant entering the combustion chamber?
Replies: 57
Views: 4538

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] where is the coolant entering the combustion chamber?

I bought my cometic headgasket\s from real street performance in the usa, and they only list one for all revisions. Afaik, they are all the same That looks like a score on the cylinder wall to me, did you have a problem when fitting the rings ? Did you use a ring grinder and set the gaps correctly ...
by mr2tinker
Sun Aug 28, 2011 5:20 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] where is the coolant entering the combustion chamber?
Replies: 57
Views: 4538

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] where is the coolant entering the combustion chamber?

Slarty wrote:I can't say for certain, but that photo of the cylinder bore looks like a crack to me.....

it does kind of yes but it seems far to neat, not to mention compression test etc! i am stuck here until i know for sure what has caused this?
by mr2tinker
Sun Aug 28, 2011 5:15 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] where is the coolant entering the combustion chamber?
Replies: 57
Views: 4538

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] where is the coolant entering the combustion chamber?

djpkins wrote:Have you stuck a rev 3 hid on a rev1/2 lump...if so then you gotta use the rev2 hg.

are you sure, most ppl use the rev3 hg from what i have read on here?
where can you get a rev2 metal hg from pls?
by mr2tinker
Sun Aug 28, 2011 11:48 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] where is the coolant entering the combustion chamber?
Replies: 57
Views: 4538

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] where is the coolant entering the combustion chamber?

no but it isn't really an issue because compression is a1, the rings sit just below at tdc it also looks worse than is because how close the picture is. i assume it is piston slap as there is back fourth play in the crown at tdc (they are forged too so oval when cold) i really need to find were the ...
by mr2tinker
Sat Aug 27, 2011 9:09 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] where is the coolant entering the combustion chamber?
Replies: 57
Views: 4538

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] where is the coolant entering the combustion chamber?

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