I've had to replace a few clips on more than 1 car, - the hoses have been ok afterwards.

Quote from: jvanzyl on June 23, 2026, 23:28The positives. I'm alive and the brake lines exploded at the MOT test station rather than whilst trying to pull up to a junction.

wow

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That's right, the Tart is finally out of the garage (here taking a boost pack and a battery charger to a flat Celica at my in-laws)!

After nearly 2 years hibernation I bought a new battery, cleared the cobwebs out of the inside, cleaned a few bulb-holders and chucked it down for an MOT which it passed with only an advisory for a slight exhaust leak (the tailpipe I've been meaning to fix for ages). Still drives perfectly!

Both Mrs. Arch Bishop and myself had forgotten just how much fun they are, so we've had a fun weekend blatting around in it.

There's quite a few plans for trips in the next few months. I'll be going to Goodwood FOS this Friday, a trip to Beaulieu in August and then a weekend away to Rustival in September where the Tart will be in the exhibitors area (come and say Hi if you're there)!

The OE hoses on my 2 were still on there last September after 23 years.
I did change some hose clips.
So Silicone at the price level they are at may be too costly.
The OE clips are designed for ease of assembly during manufacture. A worm drive hose clip is superior imo.

Quote from: Hawko on July  5, 2026, 20:47https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/193194180084?var=494024180320

Pack of 10

After moving the existing clips out of the way I cut them off with a die grinder to stop them rattling around

thank you, I will order it tonight.

What are the thoughts on silicone hoses? You can get the full set for a couple of hundred, dear but future prove I guess?

Quote from: fawtytoo on July  5, 2026, 21:30I have and it works. I did a thread on OEM stereos if I can find it.

EDIT: Although I do have 4 connectors, not 2. And I do have a PFL.

Wait, so your 2002 PFL had 4 white plugs? Were they tricky to find and why doesn't my 2001 have them

In any case, it may be moot as I splashed on the GT86 stereo, hopefully it will work on just two plugs I do have

Quote from: Alex Knight on June  1, 2026, 19:11Misha has uploaded our lap together, hope you enjoy!

Just watched this. Your car drives and sounds great @Alex Knight ! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Being fairly new here, I'm going to have to read through the whole of this thread now! 😀

Although I do have one of these:




Which is OEM Toyota (God knows which model) but only requires 2 connectors. It's also for sale.

I have and it works. I did a thread on OEM stereos if I can find it.

EDIT: Although I do have 4 connectors, not 2. And I do have a PFL.

The mod is purely software, doesn't involve modifying the cluster. If your stock one doesn't do this, that means the tach signal is good.

Most likely the motor or some electronic circuit in the new cluster is not working properly.

My modified 2zz cluster works fine.