but its not like he needed it is it

 

What could have caused the turbo to break up like that ?

Hope it doesnt damage your fresh engine.

Keep up the good work

 

Yes thank you for that reminder Tony

 

My thoughts:

Not running a dump valve (although at 15 psi I wouldn't have thought this would be a huge issue.)

Low oil pressure (very unlikely as it ran 50psi most of the day, 20 at hot idle, also oil feed pipe is new, and still flowing freely after i took turbo off - we suspected a blocked feed or return, checked it but seems all clear)

My shite luck (very likely, if something can break on a Cossie I've broken it)

Jinxed turbo as this is the third one I seem to have killed, 2 while not thrashing it, and one while caning it (so can understand why 1 may have died but not the other 2 )


I'll go with the luck option myself.... remove driver and remove problem!

Cheers
Simon

 

Tony


Very good point...

 

this is the most intersting topic going you,ll make it sib

 

Hasn't Chip just had this same problem with his turbo

 

si hope you sort it dude

 

To me it looks like turbo not balanced properly or something got inside intake, like some smallpiece of metal, hard plastic, something similar. Possible?

 

Great topic mate hope it all works out for you,

MB.

 

Tuesday 11/4/06 01:00

Today I have been mainly faffing around doing all the little stuff like making a start on the packing, finding my E111, ditto with the Passport, Extending my RAC cover, checking my insurance cover (see my other post about this major problem area). Oil and filter have been changed to Mobil 1 15/50 now running in is pretty much completed.

Sketch's turbo is now on my car, however I haven't run it up yet (tomorrow AM's job.) :



The postman brought me some 400lb springs for my coilovers to replace the standard AVO issue 300lb versions:



He also brought (what a nice bloke) some alloy eccentric top mounts (which I'll prob fit after the Ring now given I have 2 days to go!) to arse around with the camber and caster:



And a compression strut kit to do away with the anti roll bar and allow me to play with the caster angles:



Hopefully as soon as they are in stock some adjustable TCAs will also soon be in place. Just got to find someone in the South West to set it all up properly.

I also changed the pads on my Comp brakes as a year of track days had taken it's toll on the old ones:



Last mod was to fit these mega bling trick wheels to my car (as the Comp MOs and R888s are riding in the back of the car for track abuse only!) Alessio multispokes with Yoko A520 tyres :



So things are moving on, though would be happier if I knew 100% that it was all working. The dead turbo has ruined the happy feeling following a mad week of progress!

What will break next?
Simon

 

fucking hell si

hope all goes well on the trip mate!!

 

Shiiiiiiiiiit

How deep are your pockets

Good luck fella, hope it all holds out for ya!

 

Si,
Powerstation in Cheltenham do proper 4-wheel alignment and adjustment if it's any help..

 

Thanks Rich - didn't know that but will bare that in mind... Cheltneham isn't too far away if I can't find a rally prep company somewhere in Somerset.

BillyCabrio... not deep enough! Spent a LOT more than planned, and it still isn't 100%. I haven't totalled it all up yet, and I don't think I'm going to either!

 

http://www.kandrautos.co.uk

Karl runs a sucessful Metro 6R4

 

Tuesday 11/4/06 10:22pm

Something else has broken

Can't say what due to respect for the supplier and to give them a chance to investigate, but safe to say I'll be spending at least Ł500 sorting it all out.

Have spent the afternoon removing the offending item, and have borrowed a spare from a VERY good friend. I owe him big time, Bevvies on me this weekend He'll remain unnamed, but he knows who he is, and he is Passionforder - thank f@#k for this place

Just in the process of fitting the new item, and will be roadtesting shortly - praying soemthing else don't break. I'm still running the car in, and have to bed the pads in, so I'm not even giving it 70% throttle yet....

What a flipping nightmare - reading everyone's posts about getting Euros etc is kinda depressing as I still don't know if the car will get me out of my home town yet

Fingers crossed
Simon

 

Simon, there will be a passenger seat somewhere with your name on it if it all goes pear after this lot.... god speed fella.

 

Man... I'm most impressed with what you do. I hope we see at the Ring!!!! I really want to shake hands!!

 

Gutting to hear this SiB hope it all works out for you fingers crossed

 

Been reading/following this all week... absolutely fookin top marks Simon, takes a lot of 'do' factor to get it all together in the time you've had. I sincerely hope your car makes it on time, I've had a bet with myself it will, Good Luck

 

Hope you get everything sorted and ready for when you're planned to leave mate. My fingers are crossed for you

 

Weds 12th April 8:47 pm

Just a quick update - we're leaving now! In the Cossie as well!

Will try and update this post as the weekend progresses

Fingers crossed everything stays bolted on, and thanks to everyone for the words of encouragement and support!

Cheers
Simon

 

cant wait to have a ganders

 

Well done Si!!


Cheers for delivering the throttle bracket!! It's on and working!!

 

Hope it all goes well, quite a read

 

Have a great time Simon, you'll need a holiday when you get back

 

Good luck

 

Just had a text from Sketch, to say Simon has arrived at the ferry.

 

 

good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Just had another text from Sketch, to say they've all arrived safely They've been to the track, just to have a look round, ready for tomorrows action!!

 

lucky GITS!

 

Good to hear after all the hard work
Fingers crossed.......

 

Ok the latest - Simon hit a deer on his second lap

 

that must be the unluckiest bloke alive currently

 

I think he is aswell

Matt

 

Your not kidding

 

christ, how unlucky is that bloke???

 

Phill said they were going back out, will they be allowed with one headlight?