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    TX Emission Failed

    EGTs usually runs 1200 to 1300 deg F, when I drive.. No, I didnt check timing.. I had set the timing to TSRM numbers back in 2004.. Never fooled with the CPS since..
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    TX Emission Failed

    I failed TX emissions test other day. Here are the details: I did the testing with two different fuel pressure settings. Car: 1987 Turbo Emission results with Fuel at 30 psig: 25 MPH testing ------------Standard ---- Reading HC (ppm) 140 ----- 133 CO(%) 0.89...
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    omg wtf somebody stole my rear end

    woodblock stands looks scary.. hope the car wont roll
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    little radiator fan and condensor fan help

    I had wired a relay (toyota relay from a camry) parallel to the condenser fan relay. Relay is activated with a switch inside (only works with ignition on). This way, i have independent control over the fan, and AC circuit works as normal as well. But, I never had to use the fan since I had my...
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    Coolant filter pix

    does the water pump put out enough pressure to go through a filter? or do you have a slip-stream filter with its own pump?
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    Let's talk High Flow Cat

    I am running 3" RT cat.. never passed emissions ever since!!! may be it has to do with 550s and Lexus AFM..
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    Starter bolt secret.

    I have one of those.. got it from advance auto or some.. its the worst tool that I ever bought.. it needs soooo much torque to turn a bolt thats tight... just my experience..
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    Catch Can problems

    If you flip the can, oil would collect in all the low points in the inlet hose.. not sure if that would make a seal, and not give ventilation.. may be make it horizontal? so, it works as a horizontal drum? still need a drain to drain oil out when half way or some..
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    ebay recirculated DDP - fitment and specs?

    These dont have expansion section.. dont need that?
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    Oil disappearing.

    did you find oil in the intercooler?
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    O'Reilly/Brakebest Clutch Master Cylinder experience?

    Anyone have experience with Clutch Master Cylinder from O'Reilly/Brakebest ? I need to buy one since mine is leaking (Turbo). Since Aaaron (driftmotion) donot carry one for turbo, I am thinking to get aftermarket. I thought OReilly probly better than Autozone products. Thanks for comments.
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    IAC valve gasket

    I am having some idle issues.. similar to few of you having, from my search. intermittent stalling when car is in idle.. first step, I was going to pull the IAC valve out and clean. Seems, the IAC valve gasket is dealer only item.. is that required to be replaced? or can I try RTV?
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    Methanol kit Installations?

    since we are on the methanol subject, where can I buy methanol, that I can put in the gas tank (for inspection purpose). dont mean to hijack thread.
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    found in the web..

    mk4... interesting: http://www.metacafe.com/w/468149 sorry for non-mkIII content..
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    Seat belt problem

    Mine also do not retract well.. when it does, it makes a rattle noise.. what about warrenty? don't seat belts have lifetime warrenty?
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    New toyota parts defective??

    I will try the tracer first. Also, I will take the cps cover off and look for leaks. groove on the shaft sounds like a real problem.. hope thats not the case.. Ring blow-by is possible, because the engine got lots of miles.. Even before the oil leak started to be visible, car used to...
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    New toyota parts defective??

    will take pics tomorrow. Need to lift car to take pics.. I wanted to pull the pan.. but i cant lift the engine out of the car... not enough equipment..
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    New toyota parts defective??

    shoud i consider using one of those high-miles oil?