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I think its the end but maybe some of yoou could help me destressing to see. What it is i'm running about 5 psi on standard 1275 and starting to use it alot and the other day it started breathing really heavy and smoke coming out of the engine stood still. Then today i was driving it someone trying to race me and i put my foot down and its increased to double the power acording to boost gauge any idea whats going on and why shes breathing so heavy talking cothing oil heavy?

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the Turbos goosed! get another one

thanks for the bad news thought the bleed valve had open up or a crack in the pipe maybe. is it a case of droping the engine out or can you bring it out through the top or is it to tight cant get the exhaust clamp off

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Ive got a turbo for sale, its not the same as yours i dont think.

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i managed to get my exhaust clamp off with the engine in situ at the weekend. Nuts were rusted on, was a fucking mission. It is possible though.

Is possible, exhaust clamp is peice of piss, when you realise how hard/awkward it is to get to the oil return from the turbo! Lol

Lean the engine as far forward as possible then stick a block of wood between the block and the bulkhead that little extra room makes all the difference.

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

What about the heavy breathing guys? Mine is the same. I'm just holding out until I can save enough pennies for a new lump.

Could it be piston rings?

In the 13's at last!.. Just

Mine's mega tight on space as it doesn't have a proper bulkhead box in, just one that the last guy patched together. :/

if smoke comes out the breathers its normaly the pistons/rings

Just pulled her to pieces today bad news blown one of the sides out of a piston :( nearly got the engine out now just wondering whats the best plan going to have the turbo re done anyway and i've got to put new pistons in any thought to a beginner! What sort of pistons are the best to stand a turbo? was going for up rated head bolts and nuts as well anything else i should be thinking about changing while i'm down there. what about shells? any help

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Sounds like some serious detonation there mate! Seen serious piston damage in a huge gas generator engine, after 7 secs of detonation the piston looked like it had been cut in half with a blow torch!

Sorry to hear about your news. I had similiar concerns about oil cosumption, but discovered incorrect float height and excessive regulator pressure was flooding the engine hence the smoke. I know this does not help your situation but it could help others with similiar probs.

Good luck with the rebuild.

Edited by Roadrocket on 23rd Mar, 2007.

thanks for the comment anyway and i'll get back to the striping after some breakfast. I'm in a good mood, not sure why looking at the work in front, but maybe its down to the girl who waved at me sexy mini on wednesday! Only if she could see it now lol

If it breaks build a faster one

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Got to love the ladys nic thats what having a modded motor is all about being something special in a boring world.

Go with windows though look smooth just make sure they no whos car it is hey.

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Nic's car is awesome ...... Nic's record with the girlies apparently less so.

Every day is a school day ...........

How fast and how expensive ...... the same question...

Hi,
Standard pistons are good for 10 psi, with everything set up right. With the engine in it's current state, i'd check the crank, regrind if needed, new shells, thrusts, cam bearings, timing chain ect. Basically a full rebuild, or buy one already done. I saw a post on here recently about ready built and the prices didn't look too bad. Depends on how confident you are at building engines......
Cheers,
Gavin :)

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cheer for the info gav. What piston you recon are worth a look?

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Morspeed do a nice turbo short engine for £800 exc. Comes with centre strap, ARPs etc. Not a bad price really, I prob will get a similar kit when the time comes, I don't have the garage anymore for a self build and it's just pretty tempting to let someone else do the work.

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Hi,
Pistons on e Bay from Australia are apparently very good. Hypatec if IIRC.
Cheers,
Gavin :)

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Sounds good Jay!! Never heard of Genuine hepolite 13cc LOW compression Pistons and rings they any good???

Does anyone no how to get the clutch out ?? off to get a manual cos lost mine but really cant see how to do it or are they really really tight?

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Anyone no where you can get a clutch puller from like local shop? tried to make my own didnt work out cant move it at all any ideas

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