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    Car will not go into gear if engine is turned on, will if its off

    Clutch has less than 3000 miles so I would assume it is still good. Will have to take apart once I get it towed back home. I did not think about the release bearing. Thanks for the info.
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    Car will not go into gear if engine is turned on, will if its off

    Hey guys I am in need of help! 1jz swap, r154 transmission. Car starts fine but will not go into gear. If I turn off the car, it will go into gear just fine. Car was running fine this morning. Drove it to work, got off 8 hrs later in about 32 degree weather, started car, but it wouldn't go into...
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    Steering Issue..

    Thanks I will look into a replacement. Ill take it out and inspect the treads and see how they are. If they look fine I might just need to realign it correctly. Is there a link to how the tread should fit?
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    Steering Issue..

    Hello all! I have a very weird steering issue. When I turn, it seems I have to turn more than normal for the car to actually turn. Replaced rack n pinion with a suppose-to-be-good one but issue is still there. Could it be something else? It seems that my steering wheel is very loose in the...
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    Temp gauge and no heat after swap

    Zip tie did the job! Car now has heat. I am still stuck on the temp gauge. Still does not work even after repairing the pinched wire. Is it possible that the actual plug on the harness is defective? Or would replacing my cluster be my next bet? Also, is there a direct line straight from the...
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    Temp gauge and no heat after swap

    Do you have a link to the VSV/Valve on firewall? Not sure exactly what you mean by arm. Thanks!
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    Temp gauge and no heat after swap

    Hello all. Like title states, I did a USDM 7mgte to a JDM 7mgte swap. EGR delete. Now my temp gauge and heat does not work. Changed the temp sensors with no success. Any ideas? One of the wires is pinched and may have lost resistance. Could that be the causing both my temp gauge and heat not to...
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    Did you use a oil pan gasket?

    Thanks for this info! I have not replaced my MHG yet. Once I have every thing I need I will then proceed. I will go with the Toyota FIPG. Is there anything else you guys would recommend while I have the engine out of the car?
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    Did you use a oil pan gasket?

    Hello to all. New member here. In the process of replacing the all famous blown head gasket. Got a HKS MHG already and ARP head studs. Now I am wondering what I should replace the oil pan gasket with. Should I just purchase a gasket online or at my local auto parts store? Or should I go with a...