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[gavinbat]

Hey Rich
Yes I did thank you very much indeed.update I did check with the mechanic and he says he checked all the filters etc so hopefully just as soon as I can get the turbo installed, I will be in a 4 wheelin frenzy
Will keep you guys posted.
Many thanks
Gavin

[stormforce]

I have got a funny feeling the turbo i sent you had about £500 spent on it by Joker on here to have it refurbed like new.I had 2 turbos here and i think you got the best out the 2 so hope it cures the probs for you

[gavinbat]

gasket extortion

I was about to get the mechanics to go ahead with the turbo replacement when they phoned after getting a quote from Toyota for the gaskets £150 ?? can that be right. So busy at the moment I haven't had a good chance to look around . Is that sort of price what I should expect to pay?
Many thanks
Gavin

[BUSHWHACKER]

Much cheaper here.....http://www.roughtrax4x4.com/?doc=16&cid=614&vid=1301
http://www.roughtrax4x4.com/?doc=16&cid=614&vid=721

[gavinbat]

Thanks Bushwacker

Thats a massive saving.
Roll on Payday. Its started me thinking I should get the existing turbo off and see if I can cope with the job myself... or might I be a novice in well up to me neck. My car tool department is very lacking but now might be a good time to step it up. My micro soldering v good , my retro arcade machine repairing good, my pinball machine repairing average. My car repairing not since a ford escort years ago ... done some basics - replacing the alternator and bits like that.
Do I just need a basic socket set?

[gavinbat]

And thanks to you Rich, at the moment Im still feeling like a very lucky boy thanks to this amazing forum. Good guys you passionate Hilux Heads.
God I hope it is the turbo ~

[BUSHWHACKER]

Do I just need a basic socket set?

Yes, a metric socket set ranging from 8mm all the way to 22mm, 1/4" and 1/2" drives
Combination spanners in 8,10,12,14,17,19,22mm