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Re: Service time. 1G-GTE in GZ20. No more screwing around! Quick Quiz time :)

Thu, 19 May 2005 05:33

justcallmefrank wrote on Thu, 19 May 2005 15:23

Merudo wrote on Thu, 19 May 2005 13:01

Should I just get a new air filter, or should I buy a pod (i dont really care for bling factor, but i'll get it if theyre not difficult to fit... i do want to run it down a bit behind my front bar to get some colder air)

Don't buy a pod unless you're going to go to the trouble of enclosing it and running some cold air to it. If you really want those extra couple of killowatts, grab yourself a K&N drop-in replacement, or you should be able to find something from one of the Japanese brands like A'PEXi.

It's not imperative, no. The stock airbox does appear to be extremely restrictive however (hole for letting in air is smaller than my fist)

justcallmefrank wrote

Merudo wrote on Thu, 19 May 2005 13:01

When flushing the engine out (which I want to do, god knows when it was last done.... lookin a bit dark at the moment) should I use that nulon engine flush?

Should I buy some cheaper oil to "flush " through the system first, and then put the good stuff in?

Could always try the Nulon stuff, I couldn't be bothered trying to flush it with cheap oil though, sounds expensive too.

I will try the nulon stuff. Sounds like a better alternative to flushing with cheap oil, and does sound cheaper. Plus I've read good things about it from other people on this forum.

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justcallmefrank wrote

Merudo wrote on Thu, 19 May 2005 13:01

What tools will I need just for a basic service?
and since its a 1G-GTE and i've never even enquired about servicing on one of these before, i was wondering if there was anything else i need to check / do / fix / replace.
What else should I keep an eye out for?

You'll need maybe an oil filter remover. A 19mm (think it's 19mm) socket for sump plug and probably a new sump plug washer. You'll obviously need a pan to catch oil, preferrably with a spout on it. A funnel can make it easy to pour the oil into the engine. A rag or two is useful. You'll need a spark plug socket, preferably with the rubber insert.

Washers and things like that, I will be able to pick up from repco, right? are they a universal sort of washer, ie for toyota engines?

justcallmefrank wrote

As for things to check, how many km's has it done? Just check for leaks and stuff as well, and check your brake pads, fluid levels etc.

Car has 181,000km on it. Brakes are fine as far as I know, fluid levels are right on the mark for the brakes.

Power steering fluid is right perfect too, but should I drain that and put new fluid in?

Cheers for all the info. Who ever said the internet wasn't good for something? Smile

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