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So, for those 4 or 5 of you that still get nostalgic and peruse the build gallery, here's an update. I've finally completed the rebuild of the brand new, 10 yr old engine, lol. I don't have too much in the way of pics, but the rundown is: All new clevite bearings, new Wiseco piston rings, new...

You can buy the complete rear coolant pipe kit(bolt, washers, banjo pipe) from Driftmotion, for around $30

It is common to have near-zero on the gauge at hot idle, since the indication is a bit misleading from the oem unit. The only way to verify what's actually happening, is to connect a better oil sensor into the circuit. There is a threaded port on the block, just forward of the turbo feed port...

The problem with keeping the oil filter on the side of the block is access. The factory unit turns the filter 90 degrees, to make access possible with the turbo/ hose, etc all in the way. Putting a sandwich on the block, then the filter, may cause access issues. I used the canton remote adapter...

So a little update; more like, 1 step forward, 8 steps back... Ever since I rebuilt the engine back in 2012, I've always had an issue with oil burning. I thought that maybe it was a drain backup on the turbo, so I bought a better one- no luck. Then I thought, maybe I idled it too much...

Well, Good luck with the engine refresh. While the engine is out, it'll give you an opportunity to look over the chassis wiring, since all of your aforementioned electrical issues are seperate from the engine harness. It sounds like a power short, and maybe the fusebox is the first place to...

The TSRM does mention the throttle stop adjustment, but it was factory set. It states that it should be set to barely make contact with the set screw, but not hold the throttle plate open at all. After you adjust that, make sure the dash pot is adjusted to make contact with the throttle stop a...

On Facebook- I see that Scott is about to do big things with his car. He's already got the new motor.

Since nobody's posted in here in 8 years.... My 89, in 2015 when I bought it; stock everything, engine diassembled, to now, 2024. HKS TEMS, Boost control, 3000 pipe, Twin spark, T-16 exhaust. New paint, factory color.

Hey Ryan- A slightly weird idle is normal if you keep unplugging the battery. The ECU relearns the fuel trims each time you do that, and it takes a few miles of driving to complete. If it won't drop to a normal idle eventually, you may have a sticking IACV. Its very easy to remove and fully...

Great build man- good luck. And don't worry about how long it takes. I haven't driven my 88 since 2012!

Still working on it. Did a little more carpet install today, I'm almost finished. Waiting on some new carpet clips from Toyota.

The smaller plastic clips can still be purchased, I beieve. Even though people don't post in here as much, they still check out the threads, so rock on, and keep posting!

And as of yesterday, I finally swapped out my HKS Drager exhaust, for the one I really wanted. The Drager was installed, because when I bought the car, it was missing the original exhaust, but the previous owner had the new Drager sitting in the hatch. But now I have the toned-down, almost OEM...

So, as of last week, I finally completed the tail repair. I'm satisfied with the outcome, but of course would have much rather not been in the accident at all.

Yes, pretty much all workshops(body shops) are privately owned, here in the states. The 'adjustment' of the rear finish panel wasn't too difficult, so I've handled that part myself. I will be having a private shop handle the repainting of the rear bumper.

The latest thing I've been playing around with, is the new hood. I had begun installing an MR2 side vent, into an oem steel hood, but wasn't liking it as much as I thought I would. So, I just said screw it- I'll get a carbon fiber hood instead. I found that the oem hood struts are WAY too strong...

Private workshops? Not sure what you mean. But the update is this: The day after I dropped off the car, they told me to come pick it up, because they can't get any of the parts for it. DUH. I told them that. So the insurance company sent me the check instead. I've been spending the past few days...

Yep, getting it fixed. I drop the car off on Monday to a repair shop. They told insurance $3200 to fix it, which insurance paid. But I'm sure that they'll be pocketing a chunk of that, because they were quoting pricing on molding parts, etc. that I KNOW they have no intention(or capability) of...

So like I said above...That WAS the best the car would ever look, lol. Got rear-ended, just sitting at a stoplight. Luckily, there's no buckling in the quarter panels. Mostly just damage to the bumper and nearly-impossible-to-replace JDM cherry lights. Oh well. Waiting on insurance to give me...