New Beginings - To build or not to build.
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New Beginings - To build or not to build.
This is part 2 from my "Where the h*** did my power go?" thread which has been deleted. I still have that problem where only 3 cylinders work But....
GREAT NEWS!
A buddy of mine finally has the time to help me. I am in the process of removing the motor and I have just about everything disconnected. The motor should be out within the next few days.
My plan is to take everything out and paint the bay all black. Back to the future is BACK!
My motor has 290k on it and this is all new to me. I have never done this before. My friend took out his celica all-trac motor twice (more then I ever did) and my other friend is a yota guy. If we miss or forget anything, we'll call him and he should pick up our pieces .
I'll have to find a machine shop to do whatever it is they need to do. I also have the rebuild kit from engnbldr .
However, I've found a website that delivers new motors and is in my area (Bay Area).
http://www.japanengine.com/products/...&search=&page=
I was thinking the complete package for 1700.00 but I am not certain, yet.
Rebuild or new motor?
Does anyone know of any good machine shops in the bayarea? What are the general costs ... again I hate to say this .... I AM A COMPLETE NEWB!
GREAT NEWS!
A buddy of mine finally has the time to help me. I am in the process of removing the motor and I have just about everything disconnected. The motor should be out within the next few days.
My plan is to take everything out and paint the bay all black. Back to the future is BACK!
My motor has 290k on it and this is all new to me. I have never done this before. My friend took out his celica all-trac motor twice (more then I ever did) and my other friend is a yota guy. If we miss or forget anything, we'll call him and he should pick up our pieces .
I'll have to find a machine shop to do whatever it is they need to do. I also have the rebuild kit from engnbldr .
However, I've found a website that delivers new motors and is in my area (Bay Area).
http://www.japanengine.com/products/...&search=&page=
I was thinking the complete package for 1700.00 but I am not certain, yet.
Rebuild or new motor?
Does anyone know of any good machine shops in the bayarea? What are the general costs ... again I hate to say this .... I AM A COMPLETE NEWB!
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Before changing out for a new engine, I'd verify what's causing the bad cylinder. Most common dead cylinder problem I've had in my years of Toyota ownership is injector wiring. If it's bad valves or a burnt piston then you can consider a rebuilt unit. Nothing worse than wasting a weekend (not to mention the 1700 for the reman) o Lu to find you've still got a dead cylinder.
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Before changing out for a new engine, I'd verify what's causing the bad cylinder. Most common dead cylinder problem I've had in my years of Toyota ownership is injector wiring. If it's bad valves or a burnt piston then you can consider a rebuilt unit. Nothing worse than wasting a weekend (not to mention the 1700 for the reman) o Lu to find you've still got a dead cylinder.
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A wobble and a few extensions. Get it from the back side of the transmission. Some times lowering the tail shaft of the trans helps a bit. Yes flexing the motor mounts and pulling the bolts temporaly for the trans crossmember
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Thank you!!! Bought the wobble with minutes to spare before Lowes closed. Here we go, otherwise we will have to wait until next week.
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Guys,
Right now the transmission is being supported by a Jack Stand and a block of wood.
Eventually this will have to be towed to the body shop. Does the tranny have to come off too or can it be supported on its own weight?
Please expect more dumb questions as I work on this.
Right now the transmission is being supported by a Jack Stand and a block of wood.
Eventually this will have to be towed to the body shop. Does the tranny have to come off too or can it be supported on its own weight?
Please expect more dumb questions as I work on this.
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No the 4 foot long transmission can not just hang there mounted at one end only.
That doesnt make any sense.
Youll want to use a big ratchet strap or somthing to rig it up if you must move it. Or pull the trans. Sounds like your trying to do to many things and out of order.
That doesnt make any sense.
Youll want to use a big ratchet strap or somthing to rig it up if you must move it. Or pull the trans. Sounds like your trying to do to many things and out of order.
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Basically my plan is to pull the motor and attempt to rebuild it. Since i'll be rebuilding that, I thought it will be a good opportunity to get everything else out and have the bay painted.
However, as you said, this is a 4ft tranny so it must be taken out if I am to send it to the shop for paint. ORRRRRRRR strap this bad boy up!
I'll run this by my friends if they're down to take the tranny off as well.
Question is, how the hell do I put it back up? This things gotta be a few hundred pounds.
However, as you said, this is a 4ft tranny so it must be taken out if I am to send it to the shop for paint. ORRRRRRRR strap this bad boy up!
I'll run this by my friends if they're down to take the tranny off as well.
Question is, how the hell do I put it back up? This things gotta be a few hundred pounds.
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Yes people have picked them up, but still be carefull, its heavy and awkward and big and if your by yourself it could fall on you. I use a combo of big ratchet straps and a floor jack to get her to the ground. Its just easy. Same reseon mechanic shops have tools for this. They dont just wing it 2 to 3 times a day for 8 years straight.
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Yes people have picked them up, but still be carefull, its heavy and awkward and big and if your by yourself it could fall on you. I use a combo of big ratchet straps and a floor jack to get her to the ground. Its just easy. Same reseon mechanic shops have tools for this. They dont just wing it 2 to 3 times a day for 8 years straight.
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Guys I appreciate all your input.
I was doing some brain storming and was thinking "what if" I just painted the bay myself. Just requires a lot of cleaning, sanding and painting. I was surprised on how little there is to paint once the motor was out. However that can change again.
I appreciate everything guys. I'm only getting started so there will be 1000's of questions once I start picking apart that motor.
I was doing some brain storming and was thinking "what if" I just painted the bay myself. Just requires a lot of cleaning, sanding and painting. I was surprised on how little there is to paint once the motor was out. However that can change again.
I appreciate everything guys. I'm only getting started so there will be 1000's of questions once I start picking apart that motor.