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    1JZ vs 2JZ camshaft cap BOLTS...are they the same??

    I am building a 1.5JZ :naughty: , as a spare to my 1JZ....and as the title says, I need to know if the camshaft cap BOLTS are the same as the 2JZ. My project head is missing them... :1zhelp: I called Champion Toyota last week, and unfortunately Jeff Watson has apparently retired, and has...
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    1JZ Power Steering Pump Replacement Questions

    haha that's pretty much exactly what I have heard. I found that driftmotion does a rebuild service for 130 for the 1JZ pump (excluding the core). http://store.driftmotion.com/static/i-reman1jzpspump.php that's awesome, thanks for the info. I got my parts store to order me in a rebuild kit...
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    1JZ Power Steering Pump Replacement Questions

    So I am trying to figure out the variations in the power steering pumps between the 1J's and 2J's. From product pictures, it looks like the 2JZGE power steering pump is the same as the 1JZGTE pump, whereas the 2JZGTE pump has a third ear for an additional bolt to run through. Can anyone...
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    Tems shocks

    sweet!! thanks!
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    H&R drop.

    h&r is a big drop, I had them on THIS car that I sold if you want to check how it looks. They were on koni yellow's, and the ride was pretty shitty and harsh too...felt every bump being transferred from the road to the chassis, and I didn't like them at all....they came with the roller, and...
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    Tems shocks

    I am interested in knowing exactly what inputs, and what 4 sensors, that the TEMS computer uses to determine which setting to be in...it has been my understanding that under hard braking, quick flip of the throttle, and maybe cornering, that the TEMS has jumped from "2" to "3", when in SPORT...
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    killing 1jz alternators?? long explanation, need help!

    so far, so good.....I have put plenty of daily driving miles on it, and just got back from a road trip over the weekend. hopefully my luck lasts!!
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    biggest fail ever

    pure hilarity............
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    Pic request: Light Blue mk3 w/ MK4 (tt or n/a) WHEELS

    nice!! thanks!!! ...but anyone with one non-chrome'd?? thanks again!!
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    Pic request: Light Blue mk3 w/ MK4 (tt or n/a) WHEELS

    I'm sure I could find it if I searched for a while, but I am looking for a side shot of a light blue mk3 with mk4 5-spoke, tt or n/a wheels. if n/a, a shot from the rear would be ideal too! thanks!! Patrick
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    1JZ running very dirty, Trying to Pass Emissions Test

    the 1jz actually runs really clean with a fresh cat, even with the lack of egr equipment. it passed after a little work
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    1JZ running very dirty, Trying to Pass Emissions Test

    ...oh and it only took this long because i had it down for the cat, rear bumper re-paint and 89 3-piece spoiler install, all done really well (not by me this time haha)
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    1JZ running very dirty, Trying to Pass Emissions Test

    Ok i got it to pass a few days ago, legitimately! Changed the cat (magnaflow high-flow 3"), new NGK's, royal purple change, and it passed just fine :) it was kinda close in one category; i need to check the sheet to see which, but it passed!! just like it did 2 years ago. running great...
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    killing 1jz alternators?? long explanation, need help!

    I swapped out the alternator and warrantied it on tuesday, and all seems fine for now!! i also did it in record time in my book lol. got the new one in and car running in 17.5 minutes!! haha. I do want to further investigate what's going on tomorrow so we'll see if i find anything wrong!
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    killing 1jz alternators?? long explanation, need help!

    i have not thoroughly checked the fuses yet...but for an intermittent problem??
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    killing 1jz alternators?? long explanation, need help!

    yea this might be the issue, because it acted fine for a little bit after the replacement. i'm just not sure if there is an issue that is killing the alt.'s? it is a "worldwide automotive" alternator....sounds pretty crappy!! lol does anyone have a source for cheaper 1jz/sc300...
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    killing 1jz alternators?? long explanation, need help!

    that's what i was thinking, but i checked the two alternator connections, and its kinda hard to F those up...should i be adding a ground to the block maybe?? now that i think about it, is there a fuseable link in the charging system that could be half-blown maybe? on another supra, the...
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    killing 1jz alternators?? long explanation, need help!

    my 1jz seems to have killed two (one was the stock, one oem rebuild) alternators in a short amount of time. so here's what happened: about 3-4 months ago, the "your alt. isn't charging" dash warning lights started coming on (and staying on for progressively longer periods of time) until the...
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    Just picked up a '90 Turbo 5spd :p

    I want to see what it looks like from the back with the moldings... nice car!!
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    Engine Stand

    I have a brand new, in box, never opened harbor freight stand, as listed in your link, that I purchases earlier this year and don't need...want to buy it from me for a little cheaper? if so, pm me!!