Just some more pre-assembly pics..........the cross-over pipe did not fit properly when I received the car.........the turbo end was nearly exposed and didn't sit flush in the compressor housing..........turns out the locating dowel on the turbo was missing causing alignment problems........all fixed now.

Only update so far is the sump.......bashed and very rusty .........removed alot of the indents from the bottom, has taken me over 3 days to rub it back, apply etch primer then normal primer..........rub back then paint in satin black.........turned out tops........here are some pics:

fudging more mint than when it came from factory

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Epic i must say.

Big fan of what I'm witnessing here.

Swaybar with all rust removed and repainted.......includes all new nolathane bushes.





Yet another shifter refurbished:


Alot of guys on here always blame the insulator for the "up/down" movement........this is not the case......the actual linkage wears in the insulator itself to cause this.......this pic shows a 2.5mm washer to take up the "slack".



Firewall started............so much rust due to leaking brake fluid!

Hopefully only surface crap tho! this has got to be the most complete rebuild ever.

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"hahhahahhaa its good its got straw for a pipe frontn.... the bigger that hole gets the more money falls out of ur wallet... "



Epic i must say.

I have decided to replace the manual steering with power steering.......will nearly make the cordia fully optioned........out with this:



And in with this:



All painted and new seals added.

Second attempt at a straight wastegate (Thanks Grant):

Checked my latest Cordia if you need anothe gate let me know, I have 3 spare...

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87 Cordia Turbo with a Pulse
3" Exhaust, Front Mount, Bov, Boosted 10psi
SOLD my baby

JDFirefly really needs one.......some one cut the actuator arm off causing it to fully retract...........not good.

Andrew, is that manual steering rack in good condition?

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|Coilovers|Swaybars|VR-4 2pot Calipers|TP rears|Evo3 Master/Booster|Evo 3 front bar|Side Skirts|Rear Lip|

Yes Koray.......has a little surface rust and a split boot, but I have spares.

How the hell do you get the parts so clean bitza? Especially the front timing cover. There's not a scratch of dirt on it and i know how much of a bastard they are to get all the dirt out of all the corners. Impressive stuff mate, nearly looks like it's been sandblasted.

Read a fair bit about what's been happening on this forum last night so i've got to say please keep this thread going. It's one of the main reasons i visit, along with your 2.3 thread which hasn't had much added to it in recent times.

Have you done anything lately with your 2.3? Have you had a chance to drive it much?

Keep the posts coming bitza. You've helped me out a lot over the years and i'm always interested in the progress your making.

I get my parts clean using de-greaser and a toothbrush.

As for the timing cover it was rubbed back with 1200 paper until flat in colour, flexi-prime added (for the paint to stick) then covered in 3 coats of satin black.......vola.......near new timing cover.

The 2.3 is just sitting idle......there is no more to do on it rather than more dyno time........I am concentrating my time on the AC at the moment.

I thank you for praise........I'm always hear to help others and share my information.

I'm considering converting to manual steering.

How was it to drive, did it feel like every other car without power steering? Can it be compared to your starlet?

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|Coilovers|Swaybars|VR-4 2pot Calipers|TP rears|Evo3 Master/Booster|Evo 3 front bar|Side Skirts|Rear Lip|

Koray.......I actually didn't get to drive it........but the steering was quite light when we pushed it into the garage.

My Starlet actually has power steering, so it can't be compared.

I got manual in mine, on boost is awesome fun tugs hard on the wheel but easy to control. Parking however...ha!! I've only got 6.5inch wide rims and its a pig to turn!!

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Andrew, does the steering column differ from the PS version?

I'm considering the conversion but 225's may be an issue. I guess I'll have to try it out or go electric.

Ps, I use a toothbrush for cleaning also, works a treat!!

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|Coilovers|Swaybars|VR-4 2pot Calipers|TP rears|Evo3 Master/Booster|Evo 3 front bar|Side Skirts|Rear Lip|

It's a straight swap from manual to power steer (or vise versa) the steering columns are the same.

Awesome, thanks for that!

Would you consider selling the rack?

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|Coilovers|Swaybars|VR-4 2pot Calipers|TP rears|Evo3 Master/Booster|Evo 3 front bar|Side Skirts|Rear Lip|

You can have the rack.........will need to remove it first.....clean it up, then off to pack n send.