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Yeah that's knackered dude.

TBH I think Toyota only put it in because with the airbox moved to the boot there was a big gap left behind

The ugly resonator can easily be deleted anyway.

Yeah there's a secondary towing eye underneath, not much good to you now! I would just silicone the indicators in for now, easy to reverse in the future too

You probably did lock it but unfortunately the mk1 is very easy to break into. Strange theft, sounds like you got away with it quite well all things considered. I didn't think anyone stole tax discs anymore? May aswell just photocopy one rather than steal, it'd be just as useful.

Post up pics of your pulley as the timing marks are extremely difficult to see until they've been tipex'd. If you're not 100% sure it might be worth retrieving it and checking for marks before you spend money.

Jon

Did you use the same crank in both engines? Sounds symptomatic of a crank out of true. I've seen Toyota engines opened at 150-200k and only minor wear to the bearings, 4 sets isn't normal.

got any pics? :) Sure! It was sold again on ebay recently. http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c13/Redcedar0/bertinsun.jpg Was a great car and wouldn't hesitate to have another if I could only have one (practical but reasonably brisk) car. Also how can you resist any car with a Kenny Loggins soundtra...

If the poly route doesn't work I think I've got a couple of used torque mounts with okay rubbers, though as others have said, how long they'll last in use is up in the air.

Cheers,
Jon

Most likely to be ignition related - rotor arm/cap/leads/plugs - good starting point, and cheap to do. Doubt it's lack of fuelling if it's backfiring and popping

Quigonjay wrote:because the car the engine comes from, the avensis estate, ahem, the caldina isnt a very popular car
dont think i have ever seen one in uk

I had one for a year I think there's around a dozen in the UK.

They're a lovely engine, much nicer to use everyday than the gen3 3SGTE Downside is less ability to turn up the boost due to the higher CR.

+1 for the centre caps. You can't really paint the exposed hub nut thread or you'll not get the nut off in the future (or at least not very easily).

Wouldn't have thought it would be more than £5, so I'll say £5.

Cheers,
Jon

Sure Ian, here you go. Sorry they're not of terribly good quality.





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Jon

Pair of speakers in good working order. These are the classic drop-in replacements for a mk1 I believe. Include connector blocks so ready to wire in - takes 2 mins.

SOLD

In retrospect I think you're right.

The 1st generation 4AGZE doesn't have a knock sensor.

TBH you'll be fine, just make sure car is running well, intercooler is nice and clean inside, and take it easy if ambient temps get very high. Otherwise, enjoy

Any plans to open up the inlet manifold Paul, especially from the s/c inlet? It's pretty poor as standard.

Hi Karl, sorry I've been away on hols. I'm planning on breaking the car as I've uncovered lots of rot; it's not worth saving. I'll break a few bits off it and weigh it in.

Cheers,
Jon