Recent content by bigpimpin

  1. B

    UK Typhoon for Sale

    Hi all, if anyone is looking for another Typhoon, I've listing mine on ebay. Link here
  2. B

    Non starting Typhoon after long term storage

    Just a quick update! So, ordered and fitted new distributor and bang it fired into life with what I can imagine a much fatter spark. But, since then (It's been stood outside for several weeks) it's decided not to spark again! My aim is really just to get the truck MOT'd and up for sale so these...
  3. B

    Non starting Typhoon after long term storage

    Just a quick update! So, ordered and fitted new distributor and bang it fired into life with what I can imagine a much fatter spark. But, since then (It's been stood outside for several weeks) it's decided not to spark again! My aim is really just to get the truck MOT'd and up for sale so these...
  4. B

    Non starting Typhoon after long term storage

    Ok Thanks, so looks like I need to pull the distributor regardless. So any of these complete replacements would get it up and running. http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/g...stributor,7108 ...Just ordered the World Power version so hopefully that will awaken it from its slumber.
  5. B

    How many Sy and Ty owners in the UK

    So I'm guessing the UK numbers are still around 20? I still have mine for now...
  6. B

    Non starting Typhoon after long term storage

    Hi all, its been like over a year since I had a look in here so apologies as my first post back is looking for advice! My Typhoon has been in storage for several years, it shifted location about a year ago but has probably only covered 5 miles in the last 5 years. I managed to get it started...
  7. B

    Hazard Flashers in UK

    Re: Hazard Flashers in UK Doh!!!!! I have pulled that little knob and wondered what it was!! I'll have a check tonight, Thanks!:tup:
  8. B

    Hazard Flashers in UK

    Hi Guys, I have had my Typhoon in for the MOT test (roadworthyness test) here in the UK and it has failed on several things. 1st being the front corner markers showing orange (i've ordered clears) 2nd is lack of hazard flasher. I may be being very stupid as I have not spent much time in my Ty...
  9. B

    Newbie looking to buy a Typhoon....a few questions

    Re: Newbie looking to buy a Typhoon....a few questions Looks like my Typhoon has been to Japan at some point. I noticed a sticker similar to this on the top of the windscreen tonight http://i1.lelong.com.my/UserImages/Items/0705/22/nos75@114.jpg Still chasing up the service records etc to see...
  10. B

    Newbie looking to buy a Typhoon....a few questions

    Re: Newbie looking to buy a Typhoon....a few questions I am the owner of a Typhoon! :myclone: Went for a look last night at was pleasantly surprised....until we moved off on the test drive! A horrible metallic clanging coming from underneath that would have sent many a buyer packing. On...
  11. B

    Newbie looking to buy a Typhoon....a few questions

    Re: Newbie looking to buy a Typhoon....a few questions Okay Guys, The deal is nearing completion! I'm heading for a look on Thursday. The guy is looking for £2300 ($3450). Its got the issues mentioned earlier, couple of broken bits of cladding, ticking noise possibly from the gearbox (somewhere...
  12. B

    Newbie looking to buy a Typhoon....a few questions

    Re: Newbie looking to buy a Typhoon....a few questions found the Top Gear link here http://www.syty.org/old/video.html
  13. B

    Newbie looking to buy a Typhoon....a few questions

    Re: Newbie looking to buy a Typhoon....a few questions Brilliant! Thanks a lot for the Carfax info. So looks like its ok. Does the carfax data only relate to when the vehicle was in the US i.e. until 1994? I don't want to reveal too much about the location/price at the moment as still trying...
  14. B

    Newbie looking to buy a Typhoon....a few questions

    Re: Newbie looking to buy a Typhoon....a few questions Thanks for the replies guys. :tup: I have received the vin number from the guy, hopefully this will explain what it is? 1GDCT18Z3P0810189 Its located about 3 hours from me so I'm doing a lot of question asking at the moment before I make...
  15. B

    Newbie looking to buy a Typhoon....a few questions

    Hi all, I'm looking to buy a Typhoon over here in the UK. I remember the Top Gear test drive many years ago and love the idea of the Syclone/Typhoon. Anyway, I've found one over here but have a few questions about it. It is registered as 1995, would this possibly be one of the Middle East to...
Top