C160SFG - 1986 Series 3

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Re: 1986 Series 3 Elford Turbo

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Well done, I bet you're like a Cat with 2 Tails, put your feet up and have a cider or 2 0-0
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Re: 1986 Series 3 Elford Turbo

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Great news Ian, don't for get I have a turbo if you get caught short, that I could bring to RR.

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Re: 1986 Series 3 Elford Turbo

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kenwhiteside wrote:Hi Ian,

I got a turbo outlet gasket from http://www.Himni-Racing.com while not local it arrived in about a week.

(x1) T3 GT 4 Bolt Exhaust Downpipe Discharge Gasket - 2.50": $9.25
(Model: HRGA012)

They will sent usps for cheap if you ask, shipping on the website is expensive.

That play looks much more than just seals to me... I had my turbo rebuilt by http://www.turbodynamics.co.uk they did a good job an turned it around quickly. Cant comment on durability as havent run the car yet but it looks good and they have good reviews!

Tim
thanks Tim,

yes, you're right, I reckon the bearings have gone which have also caused the seal problems so a rebuild is on the cards..... I was thinking of sending it to these guys for a quote...

http://www.turborebuild.co.uk/reconditioned-turbo.html

then I'll decide what to do............ I'm not going to throw too much money at it though

thanks Pete and Dibs.... I'm happy with this tonight because the car wasn't going to the RRG until Keith offered to lend me his turbo so it's a relief to get it back on the road.
Thanks for the offer Dibs, I might take you up on that if I get stuck, I'll let you know.

cheers,
Ian

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Re: 1986 Series 3 Elford Turbo

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Thanks for testing my turbo 0-0 -turbo-
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Re: 1986 Series 3 Elford Turbo

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Really pleased that it's worked out for you Ian :) :) :)
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Re: 1986 Series 3 Elford Turbo

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Looks much better Ian, makes it a lot less fuss with the lift thou ..... :D
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Re: 1986 Series 3 Elford Turbo

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Yes looks much better. Amazing what quality time spent on the 7 can achieve W(p
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Re: 1986 Series 3 Elford Turbo

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That was just a blatant excuse to show off your fancy lift.
Well you achieved a little jealousy here :mrgreen:
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Re: 1986 Series 3 Elford Turbo

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MelloYello wrote:That was just a blatant excuse to show off your fancy lift.
Well you achieved a little jealousy here :mrgreen:
He's got no way of getting his overalls dirty now :mrgreen: :lol:
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Re: 1986 Series 3 Elford Turbo

Post by spirit r »

3xfire extinguishers in your garage Ian i have only two :mrgreen:
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