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    Heat not as warm/hott after coolant change?

    Feel you're inlet and outlet hoses. With the engine at operating temp (190-200) you should barely be able to hold on to the inlet hose. If the core is not partially plugged, the outlet should be pretty hot also, just not as much. Inlet vacuum valve open all the way? Is the engine reaching...
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    What are freeze plugs - guys says they keep blowing

    I did not see this extra info mentioned. Make sure the hole in the block, (the sealing surface is clean from rust and debris) sandpaper will work. You can put some sealer (FIPG) on the circumferance of the plug before installing for some extra insurance. A properly sized socket works well, it...
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    Headlight question?

    Rally lights are located 20 minutes from my house. I bought alot of stuff from them. Here is what I run. Hella H4, E-code glass, clear osram bulbs in the stock wattage and aimed. No blue bulbs period, whiter light is not better light. I own four vehicles and the supra lights are the best hands...
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    Power steering rack boots

    There are some things to check. Two years is a long time to not run a boot on you're rack. You can count the turns, but that's not always accurate. Do this job right! If you like you're car and have plans on keeping it here is what I recommend. 1st replace both boots. 2nd Make sure the inner...
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    SAFC II blue wire used for monitoring VF signal??

    Cya, thats the right signal. I just checked mine with a VOM hooked up at the diagnosis block. Input 2, just as you said. Now I need someone to explain to me how I can buffer that signal so it's a little more stable. Thanks!
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    SAFC II blue wire used for monitoring VF signal??

    Thanks for the reply. It does not show up in sensor check.
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    SAFC II blue wire used for monitoring VF signal??

    I have the blue wire hooked up on mine. The SAFC is the newer Apexi version. I can't tell you where I hooked it to the harness (VF wire coming out of the ECU)because I don't have the manual in front of me. I cannot get any reading anywhere I look on my SAFC screen. What does this tell you? I...
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    water pump question

    You are correct geezer. I assumed that was a given (ouch)
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    water pump question

    Clean the mating surface well, install you're pump. Don't over torque the bolts. Use a 50/50 mix of you're preferred anti-freeze and enjoy.
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    Timing problems with diffrent thickness headgasket

    FWIW, I just went thru this and it had me for a few minutes. 180 out. The guys are right. Then I had a beer.
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    Which brake bands do you guys recommend?

    I run the porterfield pads with brembo blanks. The brakes work excellent. Firm and quiet. My only complaint is that they are very dirty, and one of the reasons I bought them is the reveiws on their clean appearance. I would hate to see dirty brake pads.
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    Suprahooked's Pearl White Build Thread

    It's a two wire switch. Disconnect the plug and make a short jumper wire, about two inches long using 10 or 8 gauge wire and your good too go.
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    resurfacing flywheel

    you must check out the general condition of the flywheel before any decisions can be made.
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    Distributor Cap Question

    The oil in the housing is coming up the shaft and past the internal seal. these can be purchased seperately, but not from toyota. use search and you will find out the info.
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    Widebands?

    PLX M-250 works great.
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    Compression tester stuck in plug hole (F*ck.)

    How bout, the extra long needle nose pliers. You probably just need a little extra effort between the hose and the crimped fitting.
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    Radical A/F Readings

    Robert, try this. Sometimes the ECU can take a while to re-learn the proper settings. I sorta just went thru this when i made my ECU silly stupid. After about 50 miles, I am now at 2.5 on my VF and about 14.4 on my ratio during normal cruise. my idle is a smooth 750.
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    Which spark plug wires are good?

    NGK here, had good luck with them and the quality seems to be top notch. Buy them on line.
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    valve guide seal questions

    I just bought 4 valve guide seals from Curt at Elmhorst Toyota. Part# 90913-02062. List 7.46 net 5.51 I have 24 brand new never used genuine Toyota seals for sale, still untouched in original bag. 100 bucks shipped.
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    Which clutch

    My SPEC stage two is smooth, stock like operation, holds great at my power level. 300 torque.