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every box needs examining when open, most likely syncro but check all bearings for excessive play and check all gears for teeth that are cracked chipped or broken. its not as hard a job as its made out to be

did you try switching the tubes for more boost in first gear

could be release bearing... or injectors clicking just you never noticed before, changing down into 3rd isnt a big deal at 120kmh

maybe you left on earth wire off somewhere, could be something small like that, renaults are strange

some of you may know i have a 95 ep82 with a 5efhe conversion, everything works fine apart from the heater which has no wiring but thats another story altogether. my problem now is.. when i turn left (even a very slight left bend), the engine splutters and the whole car jumps back and...

i have a 95 soleil with 5efhe from 93 cynos, i can get a td04 and was wondering what else is needed, im just looking for a small list of essentials so i can run on low boost, thanks, alan

this might sound silly but what turbo will suit 5efhe/4efte conversion. Td04 too dear for me. Ct9 hasnt enough of what im after. I kinda want some lag then to be stuck to the seat. Thanks

vw are known for giving gearbox problems. The bearings are too small and get too hot if there driven hard. Then they break up inside the box, and take the crown wheel and pinion with them. Toyota all the way man.

The standard dumpvalve is black plastic, its located on the top/front/left side of the engine. It should close when you hard rev so the turbo can build pressure and open when you release the throttle to let out the built up air that you dont need from the turbo. You should hear a slight swoosh...

if you rev the car lightly (say 1/4 throttle) does the rattle come and go? Does it sound more like a cracking noise or a vibrating rattle? You can hear big end noises on youtube. You should check them out cos its a very distinctive noise. Best of luck i hope its not big end

any in munster please

im using standard bearing with trd clutch and pressure plate.

i'm looking for a set of gt turbo front discs and calipers for an upgrade on my 5e soleil. Must not be abs. Clare area if possible. Thanks, alan

i had a problem before, similar to what you describe. After about 3 hours investigating, it turned out to be the big nut for the cv joint. It had somehow loosened ever so slightly. Might not be you problem but worth checking.

hi readers, does anyone have or know about the japanese model starlet soleil. I have one, it was originally a 1.3 4efe (non turbo), i converted it to 1.5 5efhe (still non turbo). After doing the conversion and driving about 20 miles, i noticed a clutch smell and alot of smoke, so i pulled in...