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So, are you saying that this was happening with an alternator that only put out 11 volts? If so, I'd wonder if the coils were getting full power. Also, I stay away from Champion spark plugs(and Bosch). I've had best luck with NGK, Denso and Autolite's.

Is it a new belt? Be sure that you have the right part number- maybe the new belt has one too many or too few teeth?

What's the 3rd plug for on the back of this radio? Are they line out signals that could be used for external amplification, or inputs from a cd changer or something?

So, I fixed the erratic on/off issue... Let's just say that it'll never accidentally be turned off again...like...Ever. In fact, I can't turn it off at all, lol. Guess I might go find another at the junk yard.

So, when I got this deck, I didn't realize that there was an issue with the power/ volume knob till I installed it. It was collapsed, and wouldn't spring out, so it would constantly power on/ power off. I bought a replacement knob, thinking that the issue was with the knob itself, and tore into...

Sorry 300K- it's a Metra 44-PW22B.

ST swaybar, and new oil cooler lines. Then, I started playing with my stereo unit, in order to fix the bad power knob. It was collapsed, and wouldn't spring out, so it would constantly power on/ power off. So, I opened it up. Surprisingly, the front faceplate just pops off, almost like a...

Depends on what you're trying to accomplish. For example, this build was just to reassemble the motor, and cobble together just a few items to get everything working. My other build, is a 4+ year project, to rebuild and improve every aspect of the car. If you have an hour, I invite you to read...

Very true! So far today, I've shimmed the cooler bypass, shimmed(2 washers) the wastegate, Replaced the front swaybar with ST, Replaced the oil cooler lines and oil filter, and adjusted the dashpot. Not much more to do. If I get the rear swaybar done, I'll call it a good day.

LOL. Aint done yet, but I'm working on it today. One additional task: Install 3" catalytic converter. My girlfriend was giving me all kinds of hell for my '88 long term project, because it takes up the garage. Then I buy a 2nd 'project', and she's like WTH?- Finish your other car first...

Pretty much. Still have to shim the bypass spring and replace the cooler hoses, as well as get the bumpers painted, but at that point, i'll call it as done as it will ever get. There will always be repairs and refresh tasks on a car this old, but you have to write an ending to the story at some...

Ill have to look GC, but im not sure. I sold my old upper arms locally, and probably gave the guy the new bushings as well. Ill be going out to Seattle in August. If you can meet up, ill bring you that console cover, no charge.

Finally got the permanent plate for it. ...so people won't keep asking if I have a 1J or 2J in it....

Today I was able to do a quick couple of jobs, before it got too hot outside. Pulled the tail lights, and replaced the seals. I was getting a lot of water inside the hatch area, but I'm not sure if its coming from the lights, the lower hatch glass trim, or what. But I do know that water in the...

WOW. Nice job, man.

Done. The only real problem I had, was that the supplied base retainer(against the inside of the quarter panel) was too large to use in the stock hole. So I cut up the oem unit to use on the inside. I also reused the lower bracket, after welding in 90 degree tabs to fit the new antenna's...

Swapped out the power antenna today. Took a little bit of fiddling with the upper spacer, and modifying the lower bracket, but it's all solid now. Old vs. new: Bracket welded to work: Harness cut from the old antenna, and depinned/ rewired: Done. And with a black mast, too.

Well...lol. THIS subject generated a lot of interest. I ordered a Metra 44-PW22B antenna. It has a black mast, and extends to 31". Some go to 39", but that seemed like it'd look silly, plus be more susceptible to damage. I will post a writeup of the swap. Once I get it.

Well thanks, but of course I have it a lot easier than most of the builds in the gallery. No big goals, and starting with a nearly-done car. Last items to do: adjust dashpot troubleshoot abs light Replace driver's window switch(works but the button is cracked) tail light seals Repair dome...

Today was filled with multiple tasks: Replace the broken cooling fan Charge the ac Replace the windshield squirters with new Camry units Replace the front speakers And also, a bit of paint work... Not perfect, but at least better. The final look of the engine, now that I have a good...