So, for a while I will be doing things that are more maintenance and support. One TEMS shock leaks, and they are original. They have to go. I might do the Tokiko Illumina 2, since I Tokiko makes a bunch of OEM shocks for Toyota anyway. They are a bit stiffer than stock from what I have read. One wheel bearing has a little bit of up and down play, so I will do all of them together. Pricey, but needed to maintain the car like new.
I also have the timing belt and tensioner with pulley. I believe the pulley to be noisey based on my stethescope. I will be doing the front crank and oil pump seal at the same time. As well as the cam seals. The rear main will get replaced when I do the IPT trans. Along with the oil pan gasket which is seaping lightly. Getting old sucks.
The radio that came in the car is unsat. I will get an Alpine with aux input for my ipod. I don't need the USB. I want to get my seats redone like some here have, with the original gray on the inside, and the outer portion of the seat in the shadow gray interior. That and various pieces of interior trim that are cracked/broken/missing. The door lock solenoids are also sticky. If I splurge on the theft enhancement system Champion says they have, I will do it with the solenoids.
Maintenance items already done are OEM radiator, fan clutch, both hoses and t-stat. The 3 drive belts including A/C. I replaced the leaking o-rings and the drier and have A/C again. So now Mrs M doesn't mind riding. I sourced a longer vacuum line to go under the heat shield instead of over or around. The previous owner put the shield in because of the K&N, and didn't change to a longer line. That is more cosmetic than anything. I also replaced the original accordian hose with a new unit from Toyota. I did the plugs and wires about 10k miles ago, OEM parts including wire holders.
The completed mods are the Boss Jr in 57 trim. The 1UZFE Meter from SupraSport and RC 550 injectors for management, but need the MKIV pump. I ditched the stock compressor bypass valve which as far as I know was working, but didn't need to push it with the bigger turbo. I have the heavy duty Bosch bypass valve for Saab, as so many others do. I have the LIPP elbow, HKS downpipe, main cat, and a geniune HKS turbo exhaust in 75 mm. It is quiet, but slightly deep drone under light load without opening the throttle. Perfectly acceptable. While winter and bad weather are actually a few months away, I am planning for it and the maintenance needs. Along with the pump and wiring a second resistor in parallel to keep the amps correct. 3.14's idea on that one.
Here it is, in all its glory.
I also have the timing belt and tensioner with pulley. I believe the pulley to be noisey based on my stethescope. I will be doing the front crank and oil pump seal at the same time. As well as the cam seals. The rear main will get replaced when I do the IPT trans. Along with the oil pan gasket which is seaping lightly. Getting old sucks.
The radio that came in the car is unsat. I will get an Alpine with aux input for my ipod. I don't need the USB. I want to get my seats redone like some here have, with the original gray on the inside, and the outer portion of the seat in the shadow gray interior. That and various pieces of interior trim that are cracked/broken/missing. The door lock solenoids are also sticky. If I splurge on the theft enhancement system Champion says they have, I will do it with the solenoids.
Maintenance items already done are OEM radiator, fan clutch, both hoses and t-stat. The 3 drive belts including A/C. I replaced the leaking o-rings and the drier and have A/C again. So now Mrs M doesn't mind riding. I sourced a longer vacuum line to go under the heat shield instead of over or around. The previous owner put the shield in because of the K&N, and didn't change to a longer line. That is more cosmetic than anything. I also replaced the original accordian hose with a new unit from Toyota. I did the plugs and wires about 10k miles ago, OEM parts including wire holders.
The completed mods are the Boss Jr in 57 trim. The 1UZFE Meter from SupraSport and RC 550 injectors for management, but need the MKIV pump. I ditched the stock compressor bypass valve which as far as I know was working, but didn't need to push it with the bigger turbo. I have the heavy duty Bosch bypass valve for Saab, as so many others do. I have the LIPP elbow, HKS downpipe, main cat, and a geniune HKS turbo exhaust in 75 mm. It is quiet, but slightly deep drone under light load without opening the throttle. Perfectly acceptable. While winter and bad weather are actually a few months away, I am planning for it and the maintenance needs. Along with the pump and wiring a second resistor in parallel to keep the amps correct. 3.14's idea on that one.
Here it is, in all its glory.
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