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  1. E10 Petrol september 2021!!!

    in General Celica Discussion

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    10 hours ago, Rogueraven said:

    https://www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-e10-petrol

     

    Can check at the gov site but, always worth contacting the manufacture direct if unsure or for more unique models though...  Fingers crossed, our Celica's am fine. 

     

    Question is, what can we do if we think it knackered our car? And how would we even prove it?

    Very easy to prove with independent report even AA or RAC will provide it if your broken down. If they see the fuel lines rotted out or bits of rubber clogging up fuel injection pump then you can get replacement engine etc done at government cost.

    However thats if your car is listed as compatible with e10 on that gov.uk link. If not then that means government has not cleared your car to be e10 safe and you out the fuel in at your own risk.

     

    I know some classic car guys who have changed out just the fuel hoses and some o rings to ptfe lined or teflon or something which is like e85 compatible so they are ok for it since they got fuel injection engines.

    Carb guys got more issues and there was a large thread on mg forum about high ethanol fuel causing leaner burn and more heat. But mg = rover so nows a good time for them to stock up on headgaskets. 

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  4. New exhaust system in the pipe line...

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    On 23/06/2021 at 23:53, Crazy Cat Lady said:

     

    I couldn't agree more with this ^ :thumbsup:

     

    But you pays your money and makes your choice.

     

    What i've purchased is not a cat-back, it is a complete manifold back system but using the original cat which is still in excellent condition.

    They have fashioned the system very similar to the original spec, but in 304 Stainless mandrel bent tubes.

    This is craftsmanship constructed by someone very skilled and happy in his work.

     

    It's incredible how smooth and refined the engine feels now with the Alunox system, more power, and with a quicker and perkier pick up.

    It is an absolute joy to drive.

    The sounds it does produce now are very easy on the ear but remain sporty in a reserved kind of way. It won't frighten the horses.

    But am still utterly staggered how well the engine responds now, like a new car, the engine must love the new system which has given it a new pair of lungs and a big heart.

     

    Worth every penny it cost IME B)

     

     

     

    Forgot to ask whats the diameter of the exhaust you had made it looks massive compared to stock? From the pics it looks like a 4 inch.

    I think a standard 190 exhaust is 2.25inch or 2.5 inch. Not sure though.

  5. New exhaust system in the pipe line...

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    Posted · Edited by slybunda

    my fiesta has original factory cat on it which is now 26 years old. car has 83k miles on it and still passes emissions so cat still works. aftermarket cat i be lucky if its still passing mot after 3 years. but then iv seen people pass emissions with a hollowed out cat too. so i guess it may be down to engine condition, tune etc etc

    allowed emission is 0.2% my fiesta scored 0.013%

  7. New exhaust system in the pipe line...

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    Posted · Edited by slybunda

    that Alunox will easily outlast the car lol. who knows maybe you can sell it on in 20 years time and get most of the cash back :lol:

     

    cant say the same for my fiestas exhaust clamps:

     

    replaced it originally with the same type.

    clamp1.jpg

     

    but little do people know how long i kept this car. used as a daily driver for 23 years the replacement clamp died again. this time i was a lot older and smarter and went with stainless steel band clamp.

    will check it again in 20 years time hopefully its not rusted up like the previous ones lol.

    clamp2.jpg

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  8. New exhaust system in the pipe line...

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    Posted · Edited by slybunda
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    not sure but those that got in on the group buy for the invidia n1 are laughing now, i should have got in on that action but was afraid it may be too loud.

     

    i prefer off the shelf systems like magnex (have one on the fiesta cost £280 from demontweeks in 2002 so lasted 19 years and still looks mint), milltek, etc. they are stainless steel and usually good on price. 

    powerflow dealers usually sort out catbacks for 300 ish too.

     

    i like the sound of the original exhaust, its quiet when pootling around and even in lift you can hear the engine rather than the exhaust.

    when the time comes and i need a replacement i will get one that is a replication of the original one but in stainless.

     

    On 23/06/2021 at 22:38, meirion said:

     

    Overpaid for the exhaust which is one of the best quality exhausts you can buy, or overpaid because the car itself isn't worth enough? It's a real distinction in my mind. This company make exhausts for race cars every day of the week. They are very highly regarded within the industry.

     

    dont get me wrong im not knocking the quality of it, but for the cost i paid £280 inc vat + £15 fitting for my fiestas magnex catback system and its served me for 21 years and still going strong. i ask myself what more would a 800 quid exhaust have offered me over my 280 quid one?

    fiesta exh1.jpg

    fiestaexh2.jpg

     

    pics are from a wheel alignment few years back.

  9. New exhaust system in the pipe line...

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    Posted · Edited by slybunda

    On 13/06/2021 at 12:16, Crazy Cat Lady said:

     

    £950 + VAT

     

    This includes replacing the down-pipe from the manifold and reusing the original cat, they didn't have any problems welding it up to the new 304 SS.

     

    May seem a lot, and it is, but it's quality, and works out to be about the same cost of a brand new genuine mild steel Toyota mid-section alone.

     

    Manifold back exhaust from mr t inc cat is 1200 from listers toyota. Could probably haggle them down a little too.

    Cant help but feel that you over paid for that exhaust in my own personal opinion.

    Not saying it's bad quality or anything like that just that me personally cannot justify buying a catback exhaust system that costs as much as the car does.

  18. Alternator belt squeek

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    Posted

    Got what i believe is the alternator belt squeek, car made this squeek when i first got it and put a new belt on 8 years ago and it was quite since. Iv not done much mileage but read its mostly age that does them in.

    If its the belt which brand is best to go with? All are similar price for stuff like dayco, gates, blueprint, etc

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