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    Anyone shed any light?

    Hi guys, starlets been smoking for a while now, i dont get any smoke on start up or when on boost but i get smoke when i sit at traffic lights for more than 30 seconds, it then starts to smoke then i get a puff as a pull away and its gone until i stop again. Now ive changed the turbo a...
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    random spare "wire connections" in engine bay?

    Hi guys not been on here in a while due to personal issues, just back working on the GT and have found two random connectors in the engine bay any ideas what they are?ive had a look around and cannot see anything that they would connect to. first one is near the top right of the intercooler...
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    ep82 draining fuel tank?

    hi guys..having to get a smaller cheaper car to run for work..(60mile round trip) so getting rid of the starlet but it has nearly a full tank of petrol in it lol got myself a new car so want the fuel from the starlet.. how would i go about draining it? cheers...tom.
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    compression test results..advice?

    hi guys.. did compression test this morning as car has been smoking abit on idle and already changed the turbo so just trying to narrow down my problems really! got the engine to operating temperature.. and got the following results.. 1:190 2:192 3:190 4:190 now from what i...
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    intercooler dump pipe diameter?

    Hi guys can someone tell me the dump pipe diameter? Looking at a hks bov and want to know the size..the bov outlet is 20mm.. Is this the same as the starlet? Cheers in advance
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    white smoke....strange

    Hi guys fitted new turbo couple of weeks ago..seemed fine bit of shaft play but has nough power and no signs of oil leaking really. Although when on a warm idle i get white smoke coming out lightly, now its strange because it doesnt smell like oil more like water. However after the idle smoke if...
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    whute smoke on idle new turbo

    Hey guys fitted second hand turbo yesterday with limited shaft play and seals seemed ok. Fitted and runs fine with no whine or anything no smoke on boost or overrun..however i get abit on idle now.. Now i think it may be from the turbo before (considering it was smoking for almost 3 months...
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    seat belt buckle clip..

    i need one for mine..anyone know if the nissan micra rear belt clip will fit the seat belt in the ep82? i have read that they will.. any ideas?
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    ct9 turbo

    needs to be in good condition, minimal shaft play etc cheers
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    Turbo smoking again..

    Hey guys posted a while back about my turbo smoking alot whem blipping throttle..now its started to smoke on the overrun when the revs drop..then i blip the throttle and a nice puff of blueish whitish smoke comes out..now that says piston rings to me but i think it may be the turbo that needs...
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    good condition ct9!

    hey guys as the title says, need a good condition ct9, no smoke, no play in shaft.. need it delivered aswell.. cheers
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    selling a gt with blown turbo seals?

    hi guys had problems finding a decent ct9 for my gt and has come to the stage that i have to sell it as i have no money, no time and a company car :p just wondered how much is this going to affect the price to sell at as ct9's arent too difficult to come buy and the rebuild kits are fairly...
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    changed turbo...more smoke...urgent help needed

    hey guys losing the enthusiasm for my GT pretty quick lol previous turbo was on the car and was smoking after a warm idle a fair amount.. so decided to change it as i plan to sell it soon anyway.. and i put the other turbo on yesterday and its smoking more but its not smoking on idle...
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    radiator drain plug?

    Hi guys noticed i have coolant leaking from my drain plug on the radiator plug.. its not the actual plug its the little tube thats points downwards that the coolant is leaking out of..i get a drop every few seconds.. do i need a new plug as the rubber ring may be perished or is it anything...
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    replacing turbo DIY!

    hi guys, just a quickie..never changed a turbo on the starlet before looks like i have to do it soon.. anyone give me a quick guide or tell me how to do it? everyone says it fairly simple just dont wanna start and find i cant do it.. cheers
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    replacement ct9 or rebuild kit?

    Hi guys, seems that my second ct9 has now busted! only had the car since may lol anyway do you think its better to try and source a ct9 myself or buy the rebuild kits that speedvision do? im thinking new ct9 but has anyone used the rebuild kit with any success? cheers
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    head gasket? not adding up...

    Hi guys, i know there is threads on this already but mine seems slightly strange.. Ok so had a used ct9 fitted last week and couple days after i started the engine drove for around half hour then noticed white smoke from the exhaust and bonnet area.. i then checked the coolant and noticed...
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    gt turbo oil filter..

    Got to service the gt for the first time.. could someone post a pic of where the oil filter is located? have heard its a bit of a pig to do lol
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    Anyone used the TM developments service kit?

    As above car needs a service but seems quite expensive for just semi synthetic oil? is it worth just buying the plugs? as i can get trade discount at halfrauds :D
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    dump valve swap? i have an ARC but want a HKS SSQV

    hi guys looking for a swap or maybe to sell mine seperatly.. i have an ARC dv and looking for a HKS SSQV.. i have heard the ARC dv is quite rare..not sure how much it would be worth but am willing to do a straight swap :D this dv can also be used as the original can as a recirc valve...
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