December 8, 200817 yr comment_296226 ahh cheers thanks heaps, will look into em just gotta get some cash now :P Report
December 8, 200817 yr Author comment_296322 it's not a new one, it's second hand but they can't be sold commercially (don't know why) and it's only $500!!!! and it's re-locatable so we can take it to our next house :P Just have to get the shed built! :) Report
December 8, 200817 yr comment_296367 it's not a new one, it's second hand but they can't be sold commercially (don't know why) and it's only $500!!!! and it's re-locatable so we can take it to our next house :P Just have to get the shed built! :) Its an OH&S thing. We have the same issue with not being able to buy second hand scissor lifts, they all have to be brand new - which are obviously bloody expensive. Report
December 8, 200817 yr comment_296369 it's not a new one, it's second hand but they can't be sold commercially (don't know why) and it's only $500!!!! and it's re-locatable so we can take it to our next house :) Just have to get the shed built! :y: WOW! quite simply WOW. I'm going to thank you in advance as well :P For the use of the hoist that is. Thats so cool that it is transportable tis excellent. Karl. Edited December 8, 200817 yr by Karllos Report
December 15, 200817 yr Author comment_298133 new issue: Cracked Exhaust Manifold I had my exhaust manifold replaced in 2007 and I've got the car in having some work done and the mechanic has called with bad news, the exhaust manifold is cracked, and Toyota want $1500 for a new one.....I'm not impressed, it's only 18 months old!!!! So what else can I do? Lesley :jamie: Report
December 15, 200817 yr comment_298143 depends how cheaply you want it fixed? You could just weld up the crack(s) or get a custom one made out of 5mm steam bent pipe, theres not way you will crack that stuff as long as its been welded correctly. Either $1500 for a stock factory exhaust manifold is ridiculus, stock manifolds as a rule don't flow very well anyway Report
December 15, 200817 yr comment_298159 get it welded then ported or go to exhaust shop and get a custom tuned length extractors! Travis Report
December 15, 200817 yr Author comment_298194 I went down to the workshop and the cracks are in the .... uh... ok, if you look at your hand and the bit between your fingers is kind of a web bit? it's like that ... it's not off the car yet, so there may be more underneath, at this moment in time, I think it's just going to be welded until I figure out what I want to do (and save up some money!) I have an appointment next friday with an exhaust shop, he's going to have a look and he mentioned something about boilers pipe? oh, the mechanic is also concerned about the amount of oil through the turbo.....we shall wait and see.... Report
December 15, 200817 yr comment_298201 hmm dosent sound too good aye darn good luck with it also maybe get a second mechanics opinion? Report
December 15, 200817 yr comment_298209 Grab me a part number miss, and ill see what price i can get one for. Pm it to me. T Report
December 18, 200817 yr Author comment_299329 ok, still don't have the part number, this week has sucked nuts! BUT here's a little update... I decided to weld the cracks as a short term fix, then I'll probably get a stainless one made up... They were a bit worried about the turbo, so we sent it off to be checked out, it's all ok *PHEW!* The pipes have been made/modified and painted, I haven't seen them, but they apparently look HAWT! Tomorrow I'm off to Pirtek to look at pretty shiney hoses :) I've not had any more bad news :y: I've got an appointment for a dyno tune next week to make sure all the settings are optimised I'm really pleased with the progress made so far, and tomorrow I'm taking pictures for my scrap book :y: Report
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