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That is what stopped me from buying MA61 and MA70 Supra back then, read too many stories about them blowing h/gasket.

Okay just messaged my mate and he said, what you said is true.

But you just need to get the head resurfaced and possibly block, run a cosmetic steal head gasket and some arp head studs, and then it should hold well after that :thumbsup:

thinking about it.... but see below post

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Ah fair enough.

Okay just messaged my mate and he said, what you said is true.

But you just need to get the head resurfaced and possibly block, run a cosmetic steal head gasket and some arp head studs, and then it should hold well after that :thumbsup:

Excellent, I know something about 'yotas....

Now that is sorted.

kgo.

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Need Panasports and it'll be fap-worthy.

SAU is not a vicroads authorized club for club permit scheme,

and I cannot see this changing as there is not much need considering most ppl's cars here are not more than 25 years old.

I don't think you'd ever want most people cars on club reg, too much headache.

Given its two years til r32s become eligible, now is probably a good time for SAU to sign up with only a handful of people wanting club reg, easier for the club to come up to speed with all the requirements.

But you just need to get the head resurfaced and possibly block, run a cosmetic steal head gasket and some arp head studs, and then it should hold well after that :thumbsup:

I'd be worried if the gasket was cosmetic :P

Grant/Leigh - thanks

Fun riding a bike? First time?

Yea first time. They made me start on a scooter which was a waste of time but good fun. Then got me a bike, was trickier than I thought, stalled it couple times but got the hang of it by the time they started testing. Definately going for 1.5 hour courses to practise gear changing before I go out on the road.

yeah. please do. so i know if i do get one. how much i'm up for.

doing research before another potentially stupid purchase...

Normally your looking at about $2k-2.5K parts and labour including cleaning, checking and resurfacing of the head.

Though I'm sure you have chit chat with him and talk specifics I'm sure you'd be able to make a deal with him ~$1.5K for the job.

I'd be worried if the gasket was cosmetic :P

My bad... though..could go Cosmetic as they say Maybelline because you're worth it

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Hahaha scooters are underrated. Good idea on the practice sessions, better to get these things downpat, one less thing to worry about when you get out on the road with cars. Everything becomes second nature very quickly.

hi, i have a t5 out of an xr8 that has a possible snapped input shaft.. will you still take the box? this is the only damage.. no cracks in the housing etc.... if you will would it be a lower price etc? i am in south as. can you give me a close price..?

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