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    Throttle body vacuum nipple question

    Hi everyone, does someone know by memory if the two small vacuum nipples on the throttle body on the 7mgte are upstream or downstream from the throttle plate? Sorry, wanted to load pics but phone isn't uploading them
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    7M CPS Rebuilding info

    Hi guys, For those having trouble finding the seal for the CPS rebuild, I did my research and found a substitute that is readily available. It is a John Deere part number M76118 selling for under $3 on the Green Farm Parts website. A National (Federal Mogul) part number substitute for the...
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    7MGTE timing issues

    ok thanks. I'm just trying to sort out some kinks in my car, it's been acting up, different problems coming up here and there. I been suspecting my cps so just wanted to confirm that piece of info. thanks again.
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    7MGTE timing issues

    Is the timing supposed to advance when increasing RPM with the TE1 and E1 pins jumped? Also when checking timing with a light, how steady is the mark supposed to be with a good working ignition system? Mine tends to be "vibrating" about with about 1/4" travel.
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    Gauge disply in in-dash screen

    I still have my old sony vaio vgn-a290 with a/v out that i retired a while back. i always figured if i go maft pro i might permanently mount that thing under the seat and send the video to a dvd player.
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    Gauge disply in in-dash screen

    Have I just never heard of it, or why has no-one invented a data logging system that uses a video-out method so you can display the data on your existing screen/dvd player?
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    Need advice administrating a car club

    You really gave me some proper perspective there. Thanks, very well said. and yea, still a noob, really.
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    Need advice administrating a car club

    No, not really. More like he just doesn't know any better. The kind of guy that asks "Which one is faster, a car with a V6 or a car with a V8?"
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    Need advice administrating a car club

    So I've been starting up a local club - Club Motorsports (clubmotorsports.bz) If you were an administrator in a car club, and you have a person wanting to join your club, with a hideous looking Honda Accord with the biggest assed wing you ever saw, I mean riced out as much as possible. Do...
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    The (old) Official Gun Thread.

    My Rossi R351 (1999) This baby wouldn'd have helped much in that situation. Took me full year after application to receive firearm license approval. yep, and you guys complain about strict gun laws in the USA.. lol. all license approvals goe thru the police commissioner himself.
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    The (old) Official Gun Thread.

    Had 3 of these pointed at my head not more than a month and a half ago. Them and a 9mm. By the mexican cartel "Los Zetas". Was driving down a vehicle from dallas to Belize and got caught in between some crossfire between them and the gulf cartel. not too nice...
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    Administrating A Forum, anyone?

    As of last week I have been working on setting up a local motorsports forum, and boy, i have no idea the amount if work it took. if any of the mods or admins cares to indulge me, this forum still uses the default attachment system for the general picture posting? I've been playing around...
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    link to FAQ squeeky hatch repair?

    Sorry, don't mean to revive an old thread, but looking for this fix and the link listed here is dead to me. Can anyone help me? I remember something about spray silicone. Thanks, Delmer.
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    Time for new plug wires

    Just going to echo my mechanic here, once it comes to plugs and wires he will always try to push for OEM. champion toyota has them at very reasonable price, online. Thats where I got mine.