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  1. Big Rob

    Possible Damaged Vane Type AFM

    When measuring the resistance across terminals E2 and VS of a 7MGE AFM should the resistance only increase from fully closed to open? I am having engine trouble with my 1GGTE which shares essentially the same engine management system design as the 7MGE. Whilst trying to diagnose the system I...
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    LSD Differential Rebuild - Faux SST's

    For anyone who has completed a G series diff rebuild could you give me an idea on what size pullers and bearing separators you used, in particular the following: 09308-10010 - Front oil seal and slinger (puller) 09556-22010 - Front pinion bearing (puller) 09950-00020 - Rear pinion...
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    1GGTE Engine Woes

    In February my timing belt let go which I replaced and reset all the valve lash. After getting the car back on the road it hasn't driven the same. Here is a list of issues: 1. Cranking isn't as crisp as it used to be, there is noticeable longer cranking period. 2. Fuel consumption has...
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    Ignition Problems Need Help

    Car is a Z20 soarer with 1g-gte. On Monday I was driving up a hill and suddenly the car started to loose power so I gave it a small amount of more throttle and the revs dropped and the car stopped just like the ignition was turned off. On initial inspection I pulled the dizzy cap off and the...
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    D-sub Crimper for Deustch Connectors

    So I stumbled across this crimper: http://www.proskit.com/cgi-bin/proskit/608-400.html From my understanding they should cost 10x that much! Is the range of pin sizes able to be crimped sufficient? I really don't know too much about Deustch connectors. Rob
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    Open Differential Lubricants

    After a search I haven't been able to locate exact information on the subject but please if there is delete this thread and direct me to the source of information. I need a differential oil recommendation for a 4 pinion non LSD. The tsrm lists an SAE 90 oil, from the Castrol product line up...
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    Need ideas for driving from Austin to San Fran

    Hey, My name is Rob and i'm from Australia but right now I am sitting in a hostel in Poland. My buddy and I are heading to USA in October after a 2 month stint in europe and really would like to drive from my uncles place in Austin to my buddies place in San Fran via Las Vegas ect (miss SILV...
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    Guess the Crossmember!

    Does this resemble a late MA70/JZA70 engine mount? I am trying to work out if my 1989 1ggte cross member is compatible with factory JZ mounts. With my VIN number the epc brings up JZA70, MA70 and GA70 cross members all with the same part number. Rob
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    Door bezel clips

    Hello, I have a 1989 Toyota soarer. In the attached images are some pictures of the door bezel clips. Could someone please confirm that these are the same as the supra door bezel clips. If so, out of the three supra clips available which ones would these be. Thank you, Rob