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In that spirit and coz this is work I'd like to refer back to I'm starting this thread.
Over the last 3 years, both sides of the engine were thoroughly visited. Had installed the lsd tranny and clutch a couple of years ago with all new seal on that side, serviced the entire timing belt section and oil pump shortly after.
Taking from there, I'm on to the front, top and rear now to complete the sphere around the engine.
Since compression across all 4 cylinders is as good as factory and valve clearances look good, I'm not lifting the head.
Plan for this round of work -
Vertical and horizontal plays seemed within specs but pretty sure it's seals were beginning to piss
The downpipes are in good nick, was considering the Berk dp but didn't see enough worth in it considering I'm sticking to the stock setup with the exception of the Phoenix Intercooler.
Fresh tie rod bearings
New ball joints all around
Hfh looked pretty good but its gotta go
It's pipe needs some restoring, Toyota doesn't make new ones anymore
Gave the block a good elbow, ready for paint
Thats the 11th shipment of parts
In that spirit and coz this is work I'd like to refer back to I'm starting this thread.
Over the last 3 years, both sides of the engine were thoroughly visited. Had installed the lsd tranny and clutch a couple of years ago with all new seal on that side, serviced the entire timing belt section and oil pump shortly after.
Taking from there, I'm on to the front, top and rear now to complete the sphere around the engine.
Since compression across all 4 cylinders is as good as factory and valve clearances look good, I'm not lifting the head.
Plan for this round of work -
- Fresh turbo
- Brakes
- Suspension with revalving those track stiff Teins
- Valve clearances with stem seals
- A/C and heater core
- Basic body facelift
Vertical and horizontal plays seemed within specs but pretty sure it's seals were beginning to piss
The downpipes are in good nick, was considering the Berk dp but didn't see enough worth in it considering I'm sticking to the stock setup with the exception of the Phoenix Intercooler.
Fresh tie rod bearings
New ball joints all around
Hfh looked pretty good but its gotta go
It's pipe needs some restoring, Toyota doesn't make new ones anymore
Gave the block a good elbow, ready for paint
Thats the 11th shipment of parts