[looking for a thread about referb DIY?]

sonic temple,for me i used a wire brush on a drill for any corrosion then flatted the wheel with 600 and a scotchpad for hard to reach parts..Sonic used a wire brush on a grinder i think..

[Catalytic convertors]

I have a cat available ,pm sent

[vehicle restoration]

Some tin snips always handy for making up panels..g clamps ,mole grips..

[Can cracks on rims be welded and is it advisable?]

I wouldn't personally have it done...

[Wheel powercoating]

As I cant afford to get some new alloys any time soon I'm thinking of having my T sport alloys powdercoated. I was just wondering if anyone could tell me, does the repairing of curbing damage all come into the same price with powdercoating or does that have to be repaired seperately first?

I think any kerbing etc is extra..

[scrap yards]

It's about £110 a ton for scrap metal..

depending where you are

[Alternator problems]

I'll try it, what would I use to turn it though?

If you did manage to cut a slot in the nut holding the pulley on just use a spanner ring end as it will most prob break of..

[I'm loving the celica again]

You have seen the light Dan ,nice looking gen 6 you have there...I owned a s14a for a while and do miss the power but the celica is fast enoguh for everyday use...especially as i have lots of celica parts so cheap to run..

[what to do with old alloy wheels]

hmmm it'll be a shame to see em go like that. i just cant be bothered stickin them on ebay. tho suppose £1 per k aint bad really.

so there are no companys that will put em to good use well referb them to sell on maby?

possibly,just stick them up on here someone may want them..

[what to do with old alloy wheels]

find a local scrap metal merchant ,the one near me gives you £1 a kg for alloy wheels without tyres ..

[Best colour alloys on a red car?]

I would say grey ...

[MOT failure]

The front brakes inbalance could be just the caliper sliders need greasing,Or if there siezed i can do you good used calipers...

Passenger seat insecure??could be bolts missing?or worn seat? rear seat just need bolts?(i can supply these)

I dont have a n/s headlamp at the moment..