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by barker_001
Sun Mar 24, 2024 19:56
Forum: General
Topic: Unobtainium
Replies: 6
Views: 202

Re: Unobtainium

Rear Brake Back Plates

Exhaust Systems that fit and don't rust...
by barker_001
Sun Mar 17, 2024 20:19
Forum: History & Memorabilia
Topic: Grand Tourers Register
Replies: 96
Views: 25715

Re: Grand Tourers Register

Another one popped up for sale in Coventry, I don't know if it was on the register already Tony? B484XVF. Some of the later C...XVF regs were factory owned cars used for magazine reviews, maybe this one has an interesting history too. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/382617777899809 You app...
by barker_001
Tue Feb 27, 2024 20:14
Forum: Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Front Brake Caliper seals
Replies: 3
Views: 610

Re: Front Brake Caliper seals

Thanks for that Tony. I've looked at it again and think I understand how it goes together now, with the long seal going through the caliper and just the concertina sections being visible either side. I bought the top slide seals (with the metal inserts) as well, so should be good to go. The Amayama ...
by barker_001
Mon Feb 26, 2024 19:33
Forum: Servicing, Belts, Fuels and Oils
Topic: Valvoline VR1 20W50 - £29.99
Replies: 3
Views: 404

Valvoline VR1 20W50 - £29.99

Currently on offer at Opie Oils until the end of Feb... be quick! Buy enough for next year too and some other parts to qualify for free shipping (over £94.99).
by barker_001
Mon Feb 26, 2024 18:25
Forum: Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Front Brake Caliper seals
Replies: 3
Views: 610

Front Brake Caliper seals

I had the common issue of one of my front calipers sticking recently, so took it apart, then cleaned and regreased the sliders. In the process, I noticed that a couple of the slider seals were beginning to split, so I used amayama.com to identify the correct Toyota parts and ordered them. Going by w...
by barker_001
Mon Feb 05, 2024 18:19
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: 89 my bonnet vents
Replies: 2
Views: 346

Re: 89 my bonnet vents

My 1990 bonnet vent also came adrift, although not far enough to come into contact with anything! :shock: If I remember correctly, it needed some fibreglass cloth and resin to bond it back into place. It can be a bit messy so practice off the car first.
by barker_001
Wed Jan 24, 2024 20:52
Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
Topic: NEC Restoration Show 2024 - Discounted Tickets
Replies: 14
Views: 1702

Re: NEC Restoration Show 2024 - Discounted Tickets

Thanks Richard, just booked my ticket for the Saturday. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
by barker_001
Thu Jan 18, 2024 19:05
Forum: Engine and Gearbox
Topic: Fuel Pump failure
Replies: 7
Views: 778

Re: Fuel Pump failure

rbgosling wrote:
Thu Jan 18, 2024 09:31
My pump kinda caught fire
Hmm yes, debris probably not at the top of your list on that day... :?
by barker_001
Thu Jan 18, 2024 09:05
Forum: Engine and Gearbox
Topic: Fuel Pump failure
Replies: 7
Views: 778

Re: Fuel Pump failure

Thank you Richard and Dwayne. Did either of you find any debris or fuel gum inside your old pumps?
by barker_001
Sun Jan 14, 2024 17:57
Forum: Engine and Gearbox
Topic: Fuel Pump failure
Replies: 7
Views: 778

Fuel Pump failure

Yesterday I had my first Failure to Proceed in 16 years of ownership... :shock: The car started to lose power on the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road at Pwnt Uchaf - the "Highest Point" - 1350 feet. 30 seconds later I was coasting down a (very opportunely located) slip road. It was rather cold and get...
by barker_001
Sun Jan 14, 2024 17:17
Forum: General
Topic: New Excel model coming soon
Replies: 54
Views: 5570

Re: New Excel model coming soon

Now several members have the model, I have a question. Do the small metal plaques underneath, in my case 001/120, refer to 120 in green plus 120 in red, or 120 total? My daughter is convinced mine is the first off the line, but I couldn't be that lucky? Also is the red one registered the same F135R...
by barker_001
Tue Jan 09, 2024 20:24
Forum: General
Topic: New Excel model coming soon
Replies: 54
Views: 5570

Re: New Excel model coming soon

All the yellow and white comes off too. You are left with a stainless steel (?) silver plate. It certainly didn't scratch too easily with the screwdriver blade, but I was careful. If your plates come like mine they are printed on a white film. I cut the front plate to the exact width, but very sligh...
by barker_001
Tue Jan 09, 2024 17:38
Forum: General
Topic: New Excel model coming soon
Replies: 54
Views: 5570

Re: New Excel model coming soon

Thanks Peter. It's worth taking the time to remove the old plate decals. I found the new self adhesive plates were a tiny bit smaller than the metal backing plates on the model, so if I had just stuck them over the top, the edges (especially on the back) may have been visible.
by barker_001
Mon Jan 08, 2024 18:46
Forum: General
Topic: New Excel model coming soon
Replies: 54
Views: 5570

Re: New Excel model coming soon

I received mine just before Christmas. As promised, Grand Prix Models had corrected the badges. Since the model is an exact replica of my car in colour and trim, I then went on to find some 1/18th scale number plates. Again, they replicate the post-2001 font plates on my car, I chose the "No Border"...
by barker_001
Thu Nov 30, 2023 19:54
Forum: General
Topic: 2024 Calendar
Replies: 20
Views: 2713

Re: 2024 Calendar

My calendar arrived today, another great effort this year. Many thanks Richard and Phil! :)