The reason for doing this is so the engine bearings don't run dry on initial start up. The assembly 'slime' Martin refers to is a help but it could still take anything up to 30 seconds for oil pressure to rise when you start the engine for the fidst time. Even in this short space of time its possible to damage the bearings in both the engine and turbo. There have been numerous examples over the years where enthusiastic owners have rebuilt their 3S-GTE then suffered engine or turbo failure shortly after. It transpired afterwards they hadn't primed the oil system. While this might not have been the sole cause of failure it most certainly didn't help.

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1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205WRC JDM 269bhp @ 0.9bar
1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four Special GT 590bhp @ 1.8bar
1989 Van Diemen RF88/89 Formula Ford 1600
2008 Nissan Patrol GU 3.0L ZD30DDTi 154bhp

One of the ways to modify the turbo support bracket to fit its sister turbo













Wiring repairs





New dizzy cap/rotor arm





Downpipe repair



Cause of speedo issue



Flywheel on



Martin

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