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  1. Djaniero

    500BHP or nothinh

    Followed these guys for years and always good to see what the starlet gang on the other side of the pond are doing.
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    Is Forging Worth it in 2024?

    As above lads, what are you thoughts on forging a 4e these days? I have spare 4e block and have the financial means to start buying parts to forge my GT. I’m not planning anything major just a weekend toy with 280-300bhp. However, I have noticed a hike in price for 4e parts compared to when I...
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    Braided Oil Return ?

    Hi guys, Is anyone running a braided oil return line with AN fittings on their setup? If so please could you share pics or tell me where you got it from? I know the oem ct9 one is rubber. I am running one in the pic attached on my Td04. However, oil always eventually seeps through the piping...
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    Impact Wrench for DIY Mechanic

    Hey lads. I'm wanting to buy an impact wrench to speed up the process, when I'm working on my GT and daily VAG. I was just wondering if this would these be over kill or should I purchase something with a lower toque rating...
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    4EFTE Oil Filter Housing

    As above lads, does anyone have one of these they are willing to sell and ship to mainland UK? I have been offered a couple so far but either the sellers have been smoking the good stuff or I’m getting old and haven’t realised how expensive GT parts have gone up in price? Thanks
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    Youtube Engine Builder - UK

    Hi guys, Does anyone remember the name of the YouTuber who used to post videos of rebuilding starlet engines in the UK? He had a black single head lamp GT and eventually built a 5e before he sold it. iirc he resprayed the engine bay green and was running a toyosports td04 mani at the time...
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    Diesel vs Petrol for a daily

    Hi guys, I had a smash in my daily driven VAG a couple of weeks ago. It’s literally a 2005 diesel tractor with 223k on the clock and has provided me with trouble free motoring for the past 10 years. However after driving a friends petrol car in the meantime daily, it’s made me realise how...
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    New Battery

    Hey guys. Happy New year. I am just about to purchase a new battery for my GT and narrowed it down to the ones listed below. Aside from the slight difference in AH, which would be the best one to go for? Has anyone had any prior experience with any of these brands? Thanks...
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    Speedo mileage stalk - Faulty

    As above guys, the spring loaded stalk on my GT speedo has been playing up for a while. It springs back and forth but does not reset the mileage anymore. Can anyone advise if it's possible to repair? Thanks
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    Gearbox Oil for LSD Box?

    Hi guys, As above, what gearbox or diff oil would you recommend for a box fitted with a Levin oem LSD? I was going to go with a diff oil but read a few people in the past say a diff oil isn’t needed with an oem LSD? If that’s the case should I just stick to a good quality gear oil? Thanks
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    4EFTE - Engine Worth??

    Hi guys, I was just wondering if anyone could give me a rough idea how much a complete 4EFTE engine is worth these days? I had the engine fully rebuilt around 8k miles ago roughly by a well respected starlet guru (pics and proof of build). It’s an extremely strong reliable engine, and can be...
  12. Djaniero

    Rotate TD/VF Turbo

    Morning guys, Does anyone have a good guide of how to rotate/clock the housing on a td/vf series turbo? There used to be a guide on here but the link no longer works: http://www.toyotagtturbo.com/forums/showthread.php?11001-Steps-On-How-To-Rotate-A-Tdo4l-Turbo Thanks
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    Turbo Whistle - Ballbearing Turbos??

    Hey lads. Quick question for the techies in here. In the video above at 9mins 25secs onwards…Is that turbo whistle sound produced because the evo is running a ball bearing turbo? I think I’m having a id life crisis as I would love my GT to produce such sounds Lol. @gorganl2000 @dac69er @Jay...
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    GT Glow Panel On Bookface

    Hey lads, Saw this before on the FB Starlet page. I know a few of you are always on the lookout for them.
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    ABS Light

    Hi guys, I fitted a new aloy civic rad to my GT last week and not I seem to have an ABS issue… ABS light on the dash. I assume it may just be coincidental. Anyway, I followed the steps to carry out a diagnostic test bridged TE1 and E1, however the engine warning light just constantly flashes...
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    Oil catch can location pics please

    As above guys, has anyone got some engine bay pics of where you have mounted your oil catch can? I recently got one with some AN fittings and was planning to mount it on the strut tower, but space is limited as thats where my tuner placed my rrfpr. Thanks
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    Condensation inside car

    As above lads, condensation in my car lately has started to become a real pain. The worst areas are the inside of my rear window and underneath the roof lining. My interior light started to play up recently and when disconnected it I saw the condensation in the roof, which had then dripped onto...
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    Interior light Solutions

    Hi Guys, I find the interior light in my GT pretty dull even after installing an led bulb. I was wondering if anyone had fitted a basic magnetic led light or similar to their car. I was thinking to try something like this? Universal USB Rechargeable LED Light Car Interior Led Trunk Cargo Area...
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    Car Won’t Star

    Hi guys, My GT is refusing to start at the moment. I was out a couple of days ago, came back to the car went to turn it over and it just clicked. I could hear the fuel pump priming but just nothing went I turned the key in the ignition. I armed and disarmed the alarm and then it fired up...
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    Interior Light - Door switch Switch wiring

    Hey lads, I was having some issues with the drivers side door switch, basically not triggering the interior light when open. Annoyingly, I managed to snap the switch from the wire, and I can’t connect it back as the wire is inside the door frame.. Can anyone tell me where I can splice into the...
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