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just a suggestion i had a strange whinning noise that i thought was the turbo lacking oil on startup would last a little while and then go away. it was like a nasty queeling noise and eventually i traced it down to the belts on the front of the motor needed some dry lube, WD40 done jack sh*t but helped me find it as its not easy to get ur hand past the clutch fan to lube it up.

dont know if this helps but anythings worth a shot!!!

Thanks for the suggestion mate, I know exactly the noise you're talking about Theo; but this is definitely appears boost related.

Basically as soon as it goes positive manifold pressure; the whine starts. It overlays the normal whine that the turbo has.

Sounds like the t3 exhaust gasket, I have had a few like that. Could be the front wheel rubbing though.

Need a replacement stock turbo? It could be a better option if you don't want to highflow...

Sounds like the t3 exhaust gasket, I have had a few like that. Could be the front wheel rubbing though.

Need a replacement stock turbo? It could be a better option if you don't want to highflow...

Hmm, I don't think it's a leak; I'm going to get it on the hoist and stall it up, we should definitely be able to see/hear a leak if there is one.

Frankly, I'd be happy to stay with the stocker; but who's to say how long a second hand one will last? Are you talking about the one you were running on yours in between setups?

Feel free to PM me if you have time mate; it might be a viable option. :thumbsup:

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I don't mind Lainy, I like talking to other people. With the car at my house I should be able to get parts shipped quickly, not taking 2 or 3 months like 'other' members. :P

lol.

I don't mind Lainy, I like talking to other people. With the car at my house I should be able to get parts shipped quickly, not taking 2 or 3 months like 'other' members. :P

lol.

Yeah that Lainy guy is a bit of a member... :whistling:

i got stranded today the damn battery in the key/remote went flat............ unlocked the car with the key and the alarm went off and then tryed to start it but the alarm wouldnt stop so couldn't go anywhere untill i got a new battery in the remote. very convenient when i was at the dog park, luckily a mate lived close by and we ran up to the shops and got a new one.

so for anyone needing a battery the part number is CR3020.

Hmm, I think I asked that Lainy bloke for a part to be measured ages ago, just after he got his hands on the wreck, actually. Still waiting for a reply...

Bloody Skoda drivers! :rant:

Oh yeah, I got my clutch replaced on Friday - out with the supposedly heavy duty Exedy, in with a Nismo twin-plate. Getting used to a new clutch and re-acquainting myself with driving a manual at the same time, after roughly 5 weeks of rolling around in only autos.

Oh yeah, I got my clutch replaced on Friday - out with the supposedly heavy duty Exedy, in with a Nismo twin-plate. Getting used to a new clutch and re-acquainting myself with driving a manual at the same time, after roughly 5 weeks of rolling around in only autos.

Saw your pics Nick; you must've been pissed to find whatever that thing was, that was masquerading as a Heavy Duty Clutch!

I'm assuming that was a workshop job? Good to see you've got what you paid for this time.

Oh yeah, I got my clutch replaced on Friday - out with the supposedly heavy duty Exedy, in with a Nismo twin-plate. Getting used to a new clutch and re-acquainting myself with driving a manual at the same time, after roughly 5 weeks of rolling around in only autos.

How are you finding the Nismo clutch? I was going to go for the coppermix single plate when i did my manual conversion, ended up being a bit too expensive at the time though.

Saw your pics Nick; you must've been pissed to find whatever that thing was, that was masquerading as a Heavy Duty Clutch!

I'm assuming that was a workshop job? Good to see you've got what you paid for this time.

Nah, I bought the last clutch myself, Dale, and had Unigroup install it.

Sourced the Nismo myself again, but Unigroup were flat-chat and I wanted my car back, so I got another local mechanic to do it, about 2mins drive and in the same suburb as Unigroup. We deal with them a lot, so I know they do good work too.

Oh, and here's the supposed "heavy duty" Exedy job - less than a year in the car:

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How are you finding the Nismo clutch? I was going to go for the coppermix single plate when i did my manual conversion, ended up being a bit too expensive at the time though.

It's butter-soft, Brian. Loving it so far! And no, it wasn't cheap, but they do come with a matching lightened flywheel which kind of makes up some of the cost.

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