"Masie" Liquid Silver Turbo

Started by CodfishRick, September 18, 2019, 19:03

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CodfishRick

Hi there Chaps and Chapettes,

Let me introduce my MR2.



I have wanted an MR2 in various forms for a long time and set my mind on an Mk3 after seeing some of you down at Japfest 2018.


I picked mine up off a lovely older couple who have owned the car in the family for almost 13 years.

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She was in perfect condition with only 33K miles on her and had been garaged most of its life.

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Had the hardtop and the banana spoiler and was mechanically perfect, checked the Cats and subframe both clean as a whistle. I nearly ripped the guy's arm off to buy it then and there.


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I came back a week later with a trailer as it was SORN at the time as the previous owner couldn't drive it anymore.

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shnazzle

Welcome! 
So good to hear we managed to convince someone to see the light :) 
It does look like a very nice specimen indeed. Hardtop is a nice bonus.
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CodfishRick

Once home, it had The Works - full exterior clean, clay bar, polish and a good go at the seat leather.

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All clean!

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After giving it a basic service and letting the battery have a good charge, it was ready to go on the road.





CodfishRick

After having a whoopsie with the MOT after having the handbrake being seized on ;D , all was good for a few weeks.

However, the itch started....

I bought some stainless fusebox covers on ebay from 1972dragon on ebay. He makes some very nice stuff, I would recommend giving him a look.

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Before

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After

CodfishRick

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Then a Garrett GT2560R turned up...
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Watch This Space...

StuC

There appears to be a tint on the front lamps.
is that on the exterior of the lamp or is it on the inside?
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CodfishRick

Quote from: StuC on September 18, 2019, 19:42There appears to be a tint on the front lamps.
is that on the exterior of the lamp or is it on the inside?

Outside :)

StuC

Interesting. It looks good. Do you think it is a window tint film?

I assume the MOT has been passed OK with it on?
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CodfishRick

Quote from: StuC on September 18, 2019, 20:39Interesting. It looks good. Do you think it is a window tint film?

I assume the MOT has been passed OK with it on?

Mot Passed no probs, it looks like 60% window tint. Its quite thick film though.

StuC

I reckons I will be checking that out at Ding Day 2020, if we can convince you to attend! ;)
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CodfishRick

Quote from: StuC on September 18, 2019, 21:08I reckons I will be checking that out at Ding Day 2020, if we can convince you to attend! ;)

It will be a pleasure! ;)

Gaz2405

Be good to see another turbo build!
1zz turbo. Home built and home mapped.

Now 2zz turbo. Home built and home mapped

Build thread https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?topic=67004.0

StuC

Quote from: CodfishRick on September 18, 2019, 21:29
Quote from: StuC on September 18, 2019, 21:08I reckons I will be checking that out at Ding Day 2020, if we can convince you to attend! ;)

It will be a pleasure! ;)

That's the spirit! :)
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CodfishRick

#13
Well...

Long story short, I gave the car to someone to fit all the turbo bits.

I'm not in the business of naming and shaming so I will just post pictures.

This work was done by Roadster Sport Ltd


I had the car 24 hours before I could give it a good inspection, I now wished I had checked sooner.


Whilst taking the car for a short run to the shops I noticed the temperature gauge creeping up. once I had pulled away it sharply rose way past "H" and into unknown territory where no dash needle dare go. I was luckily very close to home so I limped it in to be greeted by this.

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Not great...

That is the coolant return to the turbo.



However, it did give me the chance to properly inspect the car which I hadn't been able to do the day before due to getting back very late.

To which I found this.

1979scotte

@CodfishRick

If you don't say who did the work how can others not make the same mistake you did.
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Free Ukraine 🇺🇦

CodfishRick

Turbo to Chargecooler "Reducer"

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Chargecooler pipe getting pinched in the steering knuckle, caused it to leak.

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Oil return from turbo is "glued" on and leaking quite badly.

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Oil everywhere from leaking sump and sump plug, random (temp/pressure?) sensor

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Turbo oil return to sump. Left fitting threaded, right hand packed with washers and pushed in not welded.

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CodfishRick

Quote from: 1979scotte on September 20, 2019, 23:33@CodfishRick

If you don't say who did the work how can others not make the same mistake you did.


I'm still speaking to the chap, after which I will.

CodfishRick

Also came with a complementary kerbed wheel.

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shnazzle

Well... I must say, that is some high quality cowboy work. 
That's not just bodging, that's not knowing what you're doing. 
Sorry you had to go through this dude :(
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1979scotte

Sorry it must be very upsetting.

Hope it's no one I know.
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Free Ukraine 🇺🇦

s12vea

Name and shame them so others can avoid.
Another one won't hurt  .....

Gaz2405

Hope it gets sorted, if you need any advice on bits and pieces loads of good folk about on here to advise (from 1st hand experience, not forum warriors!)

1zz turbo. Home built and home mapped.

Now 2zz turbo. Home built and home mapped

Build thread https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?topic=67004.0

Ardent


Ardent

I feel sick looking at those pics.
Despite the much bigger issues, the kerbed rim would have sent me ballistic.

If I have my avatar names correct, you were at shin ding.

Is the car even useable right now?

CodfishRick

#24
I was very kindly offered help in sorting this all out from local motorsports team. Not something they would normally take on but they could see I was in a bind.

This is their list as of today:


Issues:
Charge cooler piping not correct (Kinked and broken pipe)
Several unplugged sensors (Oil temp/Pressure, unknown)
Damage to bodywork (Scratch on roof, scuff on door, kerbed wheel)
Missing Expansion tank for chargecooler (This has been discussed)
Fuel gauge acting strangely (Jumping, not accurate)
Differential not working correctly under torqued conditions
1st gear sticky/resistant
Front suspension not connected properly (Top mount loose)
Crankcase breather not disconnected (Boost pressure on breather from throttle body)
Bodywork missing clips/ Frunk area missing clips
Bodywork not mounted correctly
Chargecooler not mounted
Clutch not properly bled
Chargecooler not bled
Rear bonnet not aligned correctly
Engine cover missing clips and mounted incorrectly
Oil Cooler mounted loosely (Loose/missing bolts)
Oil cooler piping weeping at connections
Oil return sump fitting leaking
Air Filter not heat shielded or near cold air intake
Air filter mounted incorrectly (Loose, not pushed on enough)
15W 40 Mineral Oil in engine (Too thick)
Possible boost pressure on fuel line (To be investigated)
Front wheels misaligned (Tracking was done this year)
Engine soundproofing torn in several places (Missing clips/Torn)
Oil in/return to turbo cross threaded

Parts missing:
All parts of engine undertray "Nappy"
Exhaust heat shielding
Gearbox/Differential Undertray (Near and Offside)
Mid section Undertray

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