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Old Mar 5, 2023 | 04:02 PM
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Hi all, quick intro, had the car for 30 years this year, used it for the first 5 years then had a couple of major wiring faults, that no one seemed able to fix, then a melted loom. It's sat in the garage ever since, but did get it running approx 5 years ago.

Now looking to finally get it sorted, and in a running/working condition. Would like to keep it standard as it's fairly original, it's just been stood for years. So far, replaced the rubber fuel lines and FPR (after reading some scare stories on here) replaced all rear rubber brake lines, and had the calipers refurbed by Biggred.
New cambelt, water pump, engine oil/plugs etc

Also done fuel pump, fuel filter and awaiting a fuel tank, as after cleaning it with Deox-C, I found two tiny holes. (stripped and cleaned the tank sender while it was out too.

Not sure what else needs doing, but think the turbo needs to get overhauled as one of the blades was bent, and like an idiot I tried to bend it back again

Any recommendations for a turbo refurb company???

More questions to come as I think of them, thanks

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Hi all, quick intro, had the car for 30 years this year, used it for the first 5 years then had a couple of major wiring faults, that no one seemed able to fix, then a melted loom. It's sat in the garage ever since, but did get it running approx 5 years ago.

Now looking to finally get it sorted, and in a running/working condition. Would like to keep it standard as it's fairly original, it's just been stood for years. So far, replaced the rubber fuel lines and FPR (after reading some scare stories on here) replaced all rear rubber brake lines, and had the calipers refurbed by Biggred.
New cambelt, water pump, engine oil/plugs etc

Also done fuel pump, fuel filter and awaiting a fuel tank, as after cleaning it with Deox-C, I found two tiny holes. (stripped and cleaned the tank sender while it was out too.

Not sure what else needs doing, but think the turbo needs to get overhauled as one of the blades was bent, and like an idiot I tried to bend it back again

Any recommendations for a turbo refurb company???

More questions to come as I think of them, thanks
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