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 Jun 17, 2015 - 10:54 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%)  |
Make sire you lube all them ford dudes well
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Jun 19, 2015 - 3:18 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 9, '15 From Freeport, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
today i went ahead and bought the trd front strut bar, for $400.....yup. And also went ahead and bought the ss3 rear strut bar along with the stabilizer floor bar.
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Jun 20, 2015 - 1:54 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 21, '13 From Gisborne New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Today i installed my s2000 antenna : )
And also cleaned and waxed my gt4 in the garage ; ) Might leave her in the shed till the next warrent of fitness, leave her nice and clean -------------------- Rip Paul walker
'' DUDE I ALMOST HAD YOU '' |
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Jun 20, 2015 - 9:51 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 12, '09 From State College, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Today A LOT of stuff got done. New front calipers came in, new steering rack was installed, old dead axles were taken out.
No pictures because engine bay scuzz and fluids up to my elbows. To be continued tomorrow. (axles, radiator, brakes, valve gaskets) |
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Jun 22, 2015 - 1:07 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 3, '13 From Missourah Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Changed the transaxle oil today, with some Lucas Oil 80/90. I've been running synchromesh while it was cold but lately it was as if i could feel more friction in it. Gear oil still breaks down and I'm not going to let it go more than 10k-13k miles.
-------------------- Bust a Deal; Face the Wheel.
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Jun 22, 2015 - 10:52 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Parked the car at work and just before shutting off, heard a strange noise. Look underhood and the alternator belt is down to two ribs. I cut off the frays at the advice of a co-worker, worked, and drove home very carefully just now. The belt made a lot of noise at startup and I think it went entirely after moving a few hundred meters, because the battery light came on and the noise stopped. No power steering and I drove part of the way with lights off and hazards on. Checked underhood again and the belt was vacant, so hopefully no damage when it came off. She got me home safely, only a 20 minute drive. Thanks Toyota!
This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Jun 22, 2015 - 10:54 PM -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
'93 MX-5 LE |
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Jun 22, 2015 - 11:21 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
That's why you should always carry pantyhose in your car, it makes for a great impromptu belt.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Jun 22, 2015 - 11:52 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Good idea for a toolkit spare. I tried looking for some at work but none were available.
-------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
'93 MX-5 LE |
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Jun 23, 2015 - 12:43 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yup. It's a lot faster and easier to use than throwing on a belt on most cars, which is good if one happens to break at the worst of times i.e. at night in a bad area or ten plus miles from the nearest interstate exit.
You can buy it off Amazon or eBay if you want to avoid any weird looks at the store. That or get a lady friend to get it for you, or maybe you just don't care. Either way. 
This post has been edited by Box: Jun 23, 2015 - 12:44 AM -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Jun 23, 2015 - 5:21 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 13, '12 From Georgia Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
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This post has been edited by toyota123: Jun 23, 2015 - 5:22 PM -------------------- 97 Celica GT liftback DD/ project
96 corolla back up DD |
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Jun 23, 2015 - 8:24 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 12, '13 From Cleveland Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Scored some mint leather seats for my vert today, price was ridiculous, a whole $50
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Jun 23, 2015 - 9:32 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Why can't I ever have luck like that?
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Jul 2, 2015 - 11:14 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 9, '15 From Freeport, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
talk about luck...dam
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Jul 13, 2015 - 3:41 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 12, '13 From Cleveland Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Fixed the TOMS lip, detailed the interior, now to fix the leaky valve cover gasket
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Jul 15, 2015 - 10:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 12, '13 From Cleveland Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Well got another set of Curren tails
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Jul 15, 2015 - 11:07 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
You need to make a Curren convertible.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Jul 15, 2015 - 11:22 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
A few weeks ago, the alternator belt left the engine bay. I got a new belt on a few days ago, and as I'm tightening the tensioning bolt on the alternator it snapped near the base, a few cm left in the bracket. Talking to a friend he suggested giving the alternator support while tightening, maybe that was my mistake, or maybe it was the the other two mounting bolts were already fastened. Fun stuff...
This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Jul 15, 2015 - 11:22 PM -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
'93 MX-5 LE |
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Jul 15, 2015 - 11:37 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I've always used a pry bar to lift the alternator to get the tension on the belt and then tighten down the bolt. Most alternators I've ever done have the one mounting bolt that lets the alternator pivot and then the other bolt goes into the bracket and holds the alternator into position. I want to say the Celica had a special tensioner system because I remember thinking "What the Hell" when I was doing a tune-up on it and I got to checking and tightening the belts. In fact I know there's something weird to it, I want to say AutoZone had the procedure in their online mechanic section thingy.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Jul 15, 2015 - 11:47 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 5, '09 From West Texas, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
Today I bought a jasma exhaust for the celica. Will start working on it soon. Once Friday comes around I'm buying lowering springs so I can start on the suspension. I'm getting excited
-------------------- JDM Part King
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Jul 16, 2015 - 12:23 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Wooo, now just to get a drivetrain swap done.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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