Barn find

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2mad
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Re: Barn find

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tottacrolla wrote:Here is the car
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That look very nice :thumleft: ... didnt read the thread i suck
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Re: Barn find

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Thanks !
Just as it came out of the lock up. Before it went in I polished with some really good stuff and it lived under a cover.
Going to wash it after I've done the pump.
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Re: Barn find

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tottacrolla wrote:Here is the car
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I'd like to replace the front splitter with something more durable, any suggestions ? Damage was caused by a little wooden post hiding in long grass.


I have an Aeroware polyurethane front splitter fitted to mine:

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I personally would avoid fibreglass front lips as they easily crack being low and at the front of the car.

I'd probably source a stock polyurethane rev2+ front lip for yours. It will fit in much better with the rest of the car being standard.

If you do, get a rev 2+ oem lip, as this is deeper than the stock rev 1 item. :thumleft:
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Re: Barn find

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The front splitter that's on there is pretty rare these days, looks like the MRD one.
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Re: Barn find

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Edit looking at wrong picture
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Re: Barn find

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Today I sorted the heater pipe, cut out the split section and fitted a piece of Samco hose 19mm id 45° bend.
Fuel pump works fine and the tank is almost re-fitted.
Now I'm in two minds as to repair the front splitter or fit a rev 2 one...
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Re: Barn find

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Repair it if you like it. It's something a bit different to the usual!
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Re: Barn find

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Gazza_DJ wrote:Repair it if you like it. It's something a bit different to the usual!



Defo .. call chips away they will sort it :thumleft:
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Re: Barn find

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Once it had fuel it started right up ! One main issue is a coolant leak with the coolant running down the back of the engine, behind the turbo and onto the exhaust.
Any ideas where it might be coming from ?
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Re: Barn find

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tottacrolla wrote:Once it had fuel it started right up ! One main issue is a coolant leak with the coolant running down the back of the engine, behind the turbo and onto the exhaust.
Any ideas where it might be coming from ?


This is in the BGB that you can download in pdf format. I have put it on my cloud but it is taking an age to upload so i'll post the link when its done.

But here is a pic to wet your appetite
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ok its there now
https://1drv.ms/f/s!Aof644c8-zKGghN05G_dX9YcCnmm

(you will need to copy this link and paste into your browser as clicking on it doesn't seem to work)
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Re: Barn find

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Excellent thank you. If I had to guess I would say the leak is somewhere around the water by pass pipe area.
Coolant was a tad hot to have it dripping on my face while I searched, hopefully it still does drips when its cold.
Iv'e the alternator to tackle too but I am armed with Peter G's guide to help me with that !
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Re: Barn find

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So far it has all been 'orrid jobs !
Alternator
fuel pump
hfh
heater pipe

What other nasties can I expect ?
Heater matrix ? Bet that is horrid too !

Are there any easy jobs ?
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Re: Barn find

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tottacrolla wrote:
Are there any easy jobs ?


Driving it :)
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Re: Barn find

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tottacrolla wrote:So far it has all been 'orrid jobs !
Alternator
fuel pump
hfh
heater pipe

What other nasties can I expect ?
Heater matrix ? Bet that is horrid too !

Are there any easy jobs ?


Another thread reminded me about the foam in the sill.
Pop off the interior side panels just behind the seats and reach down and remove the foam if it is still there.
Plenty of threads discussing it.
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Re: Barn find

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subscribed :thumleft:
tottacrolla
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Re: Barn find

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abovetherim wrote:
tottacrolla wrote:So far it has all been 'orrid jobs !
Alternator
fuel pump
hfh
heater pipe

What other nasties can I expect ?
Heater matrix ? Bet that is horrid too !

Are there any easy jobs ?


Another thread reminded me about the foam in the sill.
Pop off the interior side panels just behind the seats and reach down and remove the foam if it is still there.
Plenty of threads discussing it.


oooh sounds like an easy job that could turn into a nightmare.
Any bets ?
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Re: Barn find

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tottacrolla wrote:
abovetherim wrote:
tottacrolla wrote:So far it has all been 'orrid jobs !
Alternator
fuel pump
hfh
heater pipe

What other nasties can I expect ?
Heater matrix ? Bet that is horrid too !

Are there any easy jobs ?


Another thread reminded me about the foam in the sill.
Pop off the interior side panels just behind the seats and reach down and remove the foam if it is still there.
Plenty of threads discussing it.


oooh sounds like an easy job that could turn into a nightmare.
Any bets ?


Depends on whether half of your inner sill comes out attached to the foam :whistle:
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Re: Barn find

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That way dragons lie..

:shock:

Its when you remove it and see daylight..
tottacrolla
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Re: Barn find

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A dose of inspiration this morning thanks to the guys with the press fleet at the Toyota press office :)
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Re: Barn find

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How long till shes up n running bud .
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