ToyotaFest 2006 - The Roadtrip

[JustCallMeOrlando]

Agreed rona will be in bathurst from friday onwards

Well THERES a reason not to go

Nah, didn't realise, but we're going to be pushed for time on the way back if we go through the other capitals on the way there.

[Admiral coFF33]

Nathan im so excited i just let out a bit of wee

[JustCallMeOrlando]

Haha, get that damn box in.

[hamgatan]

i used to be able to redline it in 2nd @ 110kph.. for some reason i cant do that anymore

[JustCallMeOrlando]

If I tag the cutout in 2nd it's 116kph. I don't think I've hit the limiter since I got the change beeper on the eBoost2 setup though.

[Admiral coFF33]

guys, my 1G is acting pooey , more pooey than normal , i dont wanna get a loan and do 1JZ before i go i want to maintain the 1G for the rest of the year,
couple o questions coming up

1: How should i check my turbos to see if they are fine, Yes i know how to take them off , but what should i look for in terms of wear (pls be specific if u can)

2: Should i take the 1G to a mechanic to see if everything under the rocker is fine ?

3: Waterpump wasnt/isnt an issue all throughout summer driving hard in 40+ weather but should i check it out anyway for safteys sake ?

4: Crank ? i know i need to replace the warped guard/warped harmonic balancer but how do i know the crank is lookin fine ?

5: What else can i do in the months leading up to the big trip to ensure maximum assureance that i will NOT break down on the nullabour

p.s. im not getting cold feet, im like to prepare (and who doesnt)

Thankyou my friends
all help much appriciated !

[JustCallMeOrlando]

How bout you describe pooey first...?

[MR 1JZ]

check shaft play on the turbos john, pull the intake pipes off and move the shaft up and down and in and out...that will tell you how bad they are

[JustCallMeOrlando]

Thats so easy for the front turbo...and nigh on impossible for the other

[Admiral coFF33]

whats the chances of the turbs having shaft play at almost 200,000kms without 1 rebuild / proper mechanical service?

[Admiral coFF33]

i should take it to Nathans 1GGTE repair world up in Heithridge...

[Draven]

whats the chances of the turbs having shaft play at almost 200,000kms without 1 rebuild / proper mechanical service?

oohhh, 100%?

those turbos will more than likely be nearing the end of their lives

[Admiral coFF33]

stop scaring me

[Draven]

just preparing you for the worst... they could have 50,000kms left on them (unlikely, but possible)

[Admiral coFF33]

how far is it across australia again ???