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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Sat, 12 March 2005 15:09
 
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It's mostly a powder coat job  Didn't cost that much - can't really remember the figure though, probably about $50 for the rocker covers, the alternator and some other bits and pieces - doing it in bulk is always a good idea...
StuC -> Yeah these little jobs are crazy! It's just supposed to be bolt, unbolt, tighten, loosen but then "snap" sneaks in there somewhere and it all goes to hell. Then other things start sneaking in like 'cursing', 'yelling', 'swearing' and 'spewin'. Then I curl up into a ball and rock back and forth mumbling about my 'happy place'.
The car is almost back together, hopefully with a big effort tomorrow I might get it running again - Got the power steering pump back in today (goddam that's a pain to do when the car isn't even up on ramps, thank god I'm not a huge ass mofo with a massif beer gut!). I'm starting to put money away for a Megasquirt ECU and some suspension mods ('bout time!) - I'd really like to put my comp. sci. skills to good use on the megasquirt and make up a decently reprogrammable ECU for ST162s. Maybe others will be interested if I can get some dyno figures? I've talked it up before but I should get around to it in a coupla months (damn $$$)
Can't wait to just get the thing running - I got to drive a friend's ST162 the other day and it was WIERD - such a mega flahsback! Good times, good times They've got no torque compared to the GT4  (Rob's ST162 is a pretty mean machine from memory though). But I love the smooth progressive nature of the engine, it's soooooo predictable around corners it's unbelievable, they are really nicely set up and the standard chassis really gets alot out of the engine and drivetrain layout (unlike a GT4 which could do SO much more with some work put into it).
Anyway, I'm too drunk to continue typing, time for bed. Roll on the modifications dammit - I'm sick of my stock 162!
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Sun, 13 March 2005 02:34
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| FWDboy wrote on Fri, 11 March 2005 12:02 |
I think i'm going to get the thing drilled and tapped at a workshop (plus drilling the exhaust manifold too so that the new massif stud will fit through). It's just annoying me that something as simple as bolting an exhaust manifold goes wrong! I was only up to 20Nm of torque when the thread shat itself!
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I presume you heard of a "Helicoil".
If not they drill out the broken thread the insert a new "helicoil" which is the same size as the original thread. That way you can use the original size bolt/stud.
"http://www.emhart.com/products/helicoil.html"
"http://www.roadstarmagazine.com/modules.php?name=N ews&file=article&sid=233"
My ST162 had studs that screw into the head, then a nut holds the Manifold to the head.
Cheers
T.
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Sun, 13 March 2005 05:08
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Yeah I'm not sure that a helicoil will be up to the task though given that the exhaust gets farken hot. And yes my exhaust is also held on by a stud & nut just like yours, it's just that in my case the stud has turned the thread *inside* the head - the stud is fine, the nut is fine, the manifold is fine, the thread inside the head which holds the stud in is farked and needs some sort of fixing.
And now to top it off, the wire to my EGO just broke right at the female side of the connector (as in irreparable)...so now I've got *another* thing to sort out....wtf is going on with this car??? It's evil I tells ya!
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Sydney / NSW
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Sun, 13 March 2005 05:18
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| FWDboy wrote on Sun, 13 March 2005 16:08 |
Yeah I'm not sure that a helicoil will be up to the task though given that the exhaust gets farken hot. And yes my exhaust is also held on by a stud & nut just like yours, it's just that in my case the stud has turned the thread *inside* the head - the stud is fine, the nut is fine, the manifold is fine, the thread inside the head which holds the stud in is farked and needs some sort of fixing.
And now to top it off, the wire to my EGO just broke right at the female side of the connector (as in irreparable)...so now I've got *another* thing to sort out....wtf is going on with this car??? It's evil I tells ya!
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I think your ST162 still resents the fact that you bought a ST165 to replace it. the story goes a lil something like this. (as you can see its a boring Sunday)
st162 says "I still love you FWDBOY"
fwdboy says "but I want 4WD 3sgte powa"
st165 says "move over st162 you are now rendered obsolete"
st165 decides to die on FWDBOY and is now confused and decides nothing like the st162 at least it has always been reliable.
st162 says "ITS PAYBACK TIME...LETS PARTY"
 Karl
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Sun, 13 March 2005 06:19
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got her runnin today although it is running on 3 cyldinders... i got a new dizzy cap to reaplce the cracked one but it has different contacts so i need to match some new leads to it i guess neway heres some pics
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Sun, 13 March 2005 06:26
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| warrior wrote on Sun, 13 March 2005 15:48 |
I think your ST162 still resents the fact that you bought a ST165 to replace it. the story goes a lil something like this. (as you can see its a boring Sunday)
st162 says "I still love you FWDBOY"
fwdboy says "but I want 4WD 3sgte powa"
st165 says "move over st162 you are now rendered obsolete"
st165 decides to die on FWDBOY and is now confused and decides nothing like the st162 at least it has always been reliable.
st162 says "ITS PAYBACK TIME...LETS PARTY"
Karl
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rofl  I think you are on to something, however I think the ST162 is also toying with suicidal tendencies due to it being abused a very young age by a creepy indian guy. Maybe a relationship therapist is in order??
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Melb, Victoria
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April 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Sun, 13 March 2005 07:47
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hey looking good berad! thous cable ties holding the i/c up are temperary right???
Also with the intercooler on there, can i accually fit your front bar on?i'd like to see some pics on what its looks like..
cheers
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brisbane
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Sun, 13 March 2005 08:25
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lol there just temporary its just to hold it in place wile i look at it and make sure i have it square... yer the front bar fits on with a lil grinding
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Sydney, Australia
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October 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Sun, 13 March 2005 13:25
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looking execellent berad
i reckon keep the front bar off, you'll scare alot of people without it 
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Gold Coast
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January 2003
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Sun, 13 March 2005 14:49
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yeah we did a good job with her on saturday...good to see the pipes and the cooler on her now....she still sounded tough with just the 3in dump pipe on her....and people don't hold the end of the dizzy the coil is on when the plug is lose and someone is trying to start it so it runs...u get loooooooots of "BOOST"...lol...does the fan of mine fit man???
Nezza 
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brisbane
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Sun, 13 March 2005 22:11
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lol... dunno aint tried yet... i gotta take the cooler off to see if it fits and i really cant be fuct at the moment lol.. need to sought out a few lil hickups b4 i worry to much about that.. and my guess is why its runin ruff is wen u pulld the crown off lmao its no longer gettin a connection so i need to get some leads to fit that new cap..
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brisbane
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December 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Sun, 13 March 2005 22:16
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yer the old 162 does lookin extremly tuff with a big fmic sitting there. wish i could drive around but i aint got enuff points left on my license to cop a fine for no front bumper. people get scared enuff from the flutter
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Epping, Sydney
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April 2003
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Mon, 14 March 2005 00:06
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| FWDboy wrote on Sun, 13 March 2005 02:09 |
{snip} I'd really like to put my comp. sci. skills to good use on the megasquirt and make up a decently reprogrammable ECU for ST162s. Maybe others will be interested if I can get some dyno figures? I've talked it up before but I should get around to it in a coupla months (damn $$$) {snip}
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hehe funny post Stephen! I might sus out some powder coating options myself. What do you guys think about gunmetal grey for the rocker covers?
Also, if you programmed a megasquirt up nice for a 162 I would be keen mate to help you make some money back
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Geelong.Vic.AU
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September 2003
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Mon, 14 March 2005 02:46
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Ey all,
Does any one know how to remove the left drive shaft from the gearbox?
I have removed it from the wheel hub, But as I said, I have no idea how to get it out of the gear box.
Any help would be MUCH appreciated...
Cheers
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Epping, Sydney
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Mon, 14 March 2005 02:49
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| doobs wrote on Mon, 14 March 2005 13:46 |
Ey all,
Does any one know how to remove the left drive shaft from the gearbox?
I have removed it from the wheel hub, But as I said, I have no idea how to get it out of the gear box.
Any help would be MUCH appreciated...
Cheers
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you need a strong pry bar (I used like a pinch-bar)
Then lever it behind the big knob on the drive shaft and the gear box.. perhaps a bit of wood will help protect your drain plug, as they can get damaged
and it's too easy! This side has the clip so you need to use some force. It helps to give it a slight whack with a hammer once you have weight against it
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Geelong.Vic.AU
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September 2003
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Mon, 14 March 2005 03:47
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Thanx rob, all done, very eazy
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brisbane
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December 2004
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Melbourne
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December 2003
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Mon, 14 March 2005 09:36
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Damn, only 50bux for the powder coating?Nice-i was thinking of just using high temp paint. Still trying to decide on either polishing up the alternator, rocker covers etc.really well or spraying them. Maybe i might just do them white with red highlights.
So, my plans for this week are recoed power steering pump, new clutch, rear main seal, reco my alternator and if i have time, replace the FL outer driveshaft boot.Can i change that without having to take the driveshaft out or do i have to do it the hard way?I havent really looked. Cheers guys
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brisbane
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December 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Mon, 14 March 2005 10:03
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u juts have to pull it outa the hub u can leave it in the box if its the outa boot
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Melbourne
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December 2003
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Mon, 14 March 2005 10:05
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Forgot to ask earlier- what are your opinions of lightening a flywheel? I know its not the best but i dont want to take it down to something stupid lime 1kg or anything but i figured as im going to have it out and it will need to be faced, might as well get some liposuction and slim it down.
Also want to rebuild/reco engine.So all bearings and seals etc but i also want to do the head. What should i get done which will give mne a little bit extra without having to upgrade my ECU. I was thinking a slight skim,new shims and possibly a slight port. Or should i just get all the valve seats re-ground etc.
Cheers guys
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Canberra
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August 2003
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Mon, 14 March 2005 10:23
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Stuc, in reguard to lightening the 3sge flywheels, last time i asked an engineer about it he looked at the flywheel and said noop, i could only take off say 1-200 grams before it became dangerous, when i said how dangerous he told me what happens when you take too much off a flywheel and it apparently invoves exploding and having chunks of flywheel tearing your legs apart.
in short... no
cheers
steve
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Perth
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October 2004
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South Australia
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July 2002
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Tue, 15 March 2005 00:47
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StuC -> you planning on re-sealing the power steer pump or going to go further?
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July 2002
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Tue, 15 March 2005 03:45
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OMFG - what the hell is wrong with ppl? I had to get a replacement alternator pulley so I dutifully went down to the not-so-local-for-me toyota 'specialist' wreckers (only 1hr drive away, 2hours round trip) and unfortunately I made the mistake of trusting them and not bringing along an 'example' so now I've got the wrong pulley, it's not just the wrong size, it doesn't even fit on (although the design is the same). This is crazy!!! Putting cars together is not supposed to be this time consuming. Let alone the petrol cost of making two trips (approx $25-$30 these days). *sigh*
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Tue, 15 March 2005 03:48
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To top it off they made me buy the whole alternator rather than just stealing the pulley Asswipes!
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Tue, 15 March 2005 05:35
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Okay so thats a no to lightening the flywheel. With regards to my power steering pump, i leaks like a mo-fo, it whires and whines on anything other then straight ahead and thats pretty much it, so im just gonna get a change over item.I know it costs more but i need to do it all in one day coz i start work at mercedes on Thursday. Its gonna cost me about $220 change over.Getting a PBR clutch kit too and maybe, just mayeb if i have time i can get new bearings and brushes for my alternator but im not liking my chances.
I'll let you know how i go
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Adelaide - Race Central
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June 2004
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brisbane
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December 2004
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Sydney, Australia
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October 2004
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February 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Wed, 16 March 2005 01:11
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Hey wheres the best place to get disc breaks or breaks done in general for st162 in sydney?
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Gold Coast
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January 2003
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Wed, 16 March 2005 07:03
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that is BLOODY HIGH...OMG....lol i love it go the st162...goo!
Brad u up for another day this saturday...i'll pick up most of the shit i wan tto then too ok...and bring the factory st162 wiring book and a soldering iron!!!
Nezza
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Gold Coast
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January 2003
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Wed, 16 March 2005 07:06
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also u a brave man brad for letting ya misses drive the gt-2 man...none of my misses will ever drive it...maybe at 5psi that it!!!! lol
Nezza
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September 2003
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Wed, 16 March 2005 08:07
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Ey all,
What transmision fluid should I use for my car? I drained it when I was removing the driveshaft, and I noticed that it was red (automatic fluid).
I went down to repco to grab some manual fluid, and too my suprise in their book it recommends that the 3sfe and 3sge transmisions should use auto fluid.
Now what do you guys think? what should I use?
Cheers
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August 2003
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Wed, 16 March 2005 09:54
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Yep auto tranny fluid it is, it seems a lot of sports car manual transmissions run on auto fluid in fact.
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Wed, 16 March 2005 11:32
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Doobs, Detxron 3 is the go and put one of those nulon additives in too.Did you trouble undoing the hub nuts and getting the driveshafts out? I bloody did today.Had to jump on the end of a breaker bar to undo the right hub nut but he shaft came out easily but was the complete reverse for the left one. Bloody yotas. So i found out my clutch isnt that bad but all the bearings are rooted and it looks like it hasnt been aligned properly too. So out comes an okish exedy clutch plate to be replaced by a new PBR kit and a shiny new machined flywheel.
Hopefully i can get it all back in easily -
still having heaps of trouble getting the power steer pump off tho.
Let ya know what happens
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Wed, 16 March 2005 13:03
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hey,
i was wondering where a set of suitable cams could be sourced for the ol' gen one 3SGE? I have looked on crow cams and wade cams (their websites), but it seems as thouigh there is nothing for the celica.
The cams in questiona would performance cams, that arent big enoug that the stock ecu wont cope and that it wont lean out and idle rough, etc. i know the 4AGE has a limit of around 264 degrees and 7.5mm lift, but what about the 3SGE? same specs?
And lastly, waht about re-grinding of the stock cams, any good?experiences? cost effectiveness?
cheers
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Sydney, Australia
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October 2004
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Adelaide - Race Central
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June 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Wed, 16 March 2005 14:39
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don't touch the cam or cam timing unless you can buy a new computer to go with it! I have/having shitty experiences with the adjusted cam timing and is currently looking for new computer suitable for st162's
*shitty idle
*Idling jumps between 750rpm tp 1300 rpm.....should be at 950rpm
*after all that tuning....still running like shit
*backfiring at high revs has costed me a new cat converter
My experiences
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Perth
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October 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Wed, 16 March 2005 16:12
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| jonchai wrote on Wed, 16 March 2005 22:39 |
don't touch the cam or cam timing unless you can buy a new computer to go with it! I have/having shitty experiences with the adjusted cam timing and is currently looking for new computer suitable for st162's
*shitty idle
*Idling jumps between 750rpm tp 1300 rpm.....should be at 950rpm
*after all that tuning....still running like shit
*backfiring at high revs has costed me a new cat converter
My experiences
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Jonchai, exactly what work have you had done to your Celica? The amount you've spent on it, it sounds like one of the most worked around! I'm very interested 
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Adelaide - Race Central
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June 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Thu, 17 March 2005 00:36
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engine wise......(otherwise lists become too long)
750kg pressure button clutch
exhaust 4-2-1 headers, hi-flowcat, flex resonator, JunBL muffler 2.5inch piping
rebuilt about 5,000k's ago
light port and polished head
adjustable cam gears
some sort of cams (unsure what mechanic did exactly)
machined and balanced crank
Denso spaark plugs
K&N filter
standard computer (bummer )
all parts using Mobil 1 oil (currently 5W-50, next change to 10W30)......(some free promo)
cams are good, dont get me wrong...its just.....a lot of trouble if no new computer to match, also know of a few other 3SGE modders who have trouble with timing...MS MR2 is one of them (adelaide)
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Sydney, Australia
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October 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Thu, 17 March 2005 01:38
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guys im organising a cruise for easter saturday, i cant have a thread in cruises section because it interferes with the toymods offical cruise, so anyone not going to that cruise, please express your interest in this one
http://www.ozcelica.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=788
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I know this is a bit short notice, but the idea started off small so alot of notice wasnt needed.
Basicly we organising a day cruise, starting at homebush we will be doing a highway run up to royal national park and end up at sublime point for BBQ and game of soccer.
basic layout of cruise:
- meet point at homebush
- head up highway to royal national park starting at sutherland way
- and ending at stanwell tops
- then we head through to helensburg
- left on old princess highway
- head down to sublime point for bbq and game of soccer or other activities.
I would say for general sake the food and drinks will be BYO. For those worried about paying at natio park, its free if your driving though only (NO STOPS!!!)
I defitionly want feedback ASAP, good idea or not.
This also isnt ozcelica specific, please advise anyone and everyone.
*NOTE: CB RADIOS ARE A MUST, WAY TO ANNOYING IF PEOPLE DONT HAVE THEM
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Thu, 17 March 2005 06:54
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So here it is, new clutch is in, recoed power steering pump is in, CV joint is re-lubed and resealed, new rear main seal is in, clean a whole heap of shit off the back of the firewall and engine....its great.Wasnt really that hard it was just more time consuming-and as per usual the pesky toyota gremlin popped up to break some bolts - ala clutch plate to flywheel!that sucked a bit.
Anyway its all good and i now have a spare pressure plate and half worn exedy clutch.
Next on the list, put back exhaust gasket which i left out, i need to do this now but i cant be fucked.Its funny as, it sounds like i have either a harley, an old old old school track car or some massive massive carby.
Catcha later guys
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Perth
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October 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Thu, 17 March 2005 11:48
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engine wise......(otherwise lists become too long)
750kg pressure button clutch
exhaust 4-2-1 headers, hi-flowcat, flex resonator, JunBL muffler 2.5inch piping
rebuilt about 5,000k's ago
light port and polished head
adjustable cam gears
some sort of cams (unsure what mechanic did exactly)
machined and balanced crank
Denso spaark plugs
K&N filter
standard computer (bummer )
all parts using Mobil 1 oil (currently 5W-50, next change to 10W30)......(some free promo)
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Quite a bit of work! When it's on the road, how does it run? Got any performance figures? Did you build it for track use?
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Perth, Western Australia
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October 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Thu, 17 March 2005 12:34
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Hey all. I was all fired up with money in hand to purchase a ssv front bar for my car. but they want $550 for it now plus $199 postage. so im thinking they can keep it.
So im now in hte looking for a GT4 Front Bar, and if anyone could help me out on this, it would be GREATLY appreciated. There will be a finders fee involved and i can arrange shipping to perth.
Thank you for anyone involved in this
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Thu, 17 March 2005 12:51
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Have you tried ringing around any WA wreckers and importers? Let me know how you go! If you find an extra in grey, I'll take it!
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Thu, 17 March 2005 15:12
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Far out jonchai, thats some pretty good work done there! ive been spotting u quite frequently lately down at unisa mawson campus, might hafta check ya car out one of these days!
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Thu, 17 March 2005 22:53
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i know for sure you can get a GT4 bar from the UK and possibly the States
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Perth, Western Australia
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October 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Fri, 18 March 2005 02:22
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lets say i have found a gt4 front bar, and the wreckers have said it comes complete... what does that mean?
what needs to be done to fit these 2 a st162... is it a straight bolt on affair?
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Sydney, Australia
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October 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Fri, 18 March 2005 02:42
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are you saying for example mat
do did you find one?
if so, YOU BASTARD!!!
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Perth, Western Australia
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October 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Fri, 18 March 2005 02:47
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no comment, im just asking a general question tis all
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March 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Fri, 18 March 2005 04:03
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Matt
well I installed mine without a glitch...its a direct bolt on.
make sure you get all the bits, complete is :-
1. front bar
2. fog lights
3. the side extension that fit on the guards and brackets
4. the black strip where the gaurd orange indicator is.
thats all the parts, but u may have to fiddle around a bit to get the sides on. the GT4 had holes in the guard to allow for fixing.
good luck finding one . your gonna need it.
Karl
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Perth, Western Australia
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Fri, 18 March 2005 04:37
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well i have found a wreckers that say they have a complete one for 330 but im checking it out tonight and if it has it all
its gunna be mine
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Epping, Sydney
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Fri, 18 March 2005 05:53
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| Matt-itude wrote on Fri, 18 March 2005 15:37 |
well i have found a wreckers that say they have a complete one for 330 but im checking it out tonight and if it has it all
its gunna be mine
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whoa you found a complete one! nice bro.. nice price.. no irritating "having to email the world and get parts send from England" lol
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Fri, 18 March 2005 06:02
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How many of you guys have gt4 front bars and what did you all pay for them? unless that last bits too personal anyway.
Oh, and if anyone has ever found a front lip 2nd hand how much? my car's never had one since I bought it. It must feel depraived 
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Perth, Western Australia
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October 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Fri, 18 March 2005 06:08
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| RobST162 wrote on Fri, 18 March 2005 13:53 |
| Matt-itude wrote on Fri, 18 March 2005 15:37 |
well i have found a wreckers that say they have a complete one for 330 but im checking it out tonight and if it has it all
its gunna be mine
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whoa you found a complete one! nice bro.. nice price.. no irritating "having to email the world and get parts send from England" lol
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im not sure how complete it is but if its got it all, its all mine!
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QLD, Gold Coast
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February 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Fri, 18 March 2005 09:31
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ok guys heres one for ya tech heads, ok finally got my car back from the engine rebuild, but now when i start the car up from cold the starter motor turns over really sluggishly, battery volts are ok, over 13 volts majority of the times, when i put fuel in the car it turns over slow as well, not sure if its a fuel delievery issue or possibly the alternator is not charged well to send power to the starter motor when cold start? anyway just want to see your thoughts on this..
PS: the car runs hard, but starts like a bad egg..
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Perth, Western Australia
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October 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Fri, 18 March 2005 09:35
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there we go.... word has it a wreckers in victoria has a gt4 bumper if anyone is interested. also i think one in sa!
just gotta paint it and im good to go... so so happy
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Sydney / NSW
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March 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Fri, 18 March 2005 11:37
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| ST162GT-R wrote on Fri, 18 March 2005 20:31 |
ok guys heres one for ya tech heads, ok finally got my car back from the engine rebuild, but now when i start the car up from cold the starter motor turns over really sluggishly, battery volts are ok, over 13 volts majority of the times, when i put fuel in the car it turns over slow as well, not sure if its a fuel delievery issue or possibly the alternator is not charged well to send power to the starter motor when cold start? anyway just want to see your thoughts on this..
PS: the car runs hard, but starts like a bad egg..
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Julian.
you can run a relay to boost power to the starter which will make it crank over faster.
it could also relate to the fact that your battery is not powerful enough. how many plates etc.
Matt.
that bumper looks sexy . do the side bits have a metal bracket behind for fixing onto the guard? and I dont see the black strips that sit on top of the side bits that house the orange indicators, the GT4 black strips are longer and thicker.
Karl
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Perth, Western Australia
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October 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Fri, 18 March 2005 11:43
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thanks buddy, no strip, but the side plates do come with the metal bracket behind.
should be able to overcome this and hopefully have it painted and fitted sometime soon
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South Australia
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Fri, 18 March 2005 14:17
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I'd say your starter motor is on the blink dude (whoever was asking)
Oh by the way - my car was almost back together, but then it rolled into my house! Yes - it was maybe 25% my fault that it rolled into the house, the other 75% faultage is due to the curse that the car has on it.
So now there's about $650 worth of panel damage to get fixed up as well as sorting out a few OTHER new problems that seem to keep cropping up.
By the way - how hard is it to crack the gearbox off these things and put in a new clutch? I noticed StuC seemed to get it done pretty quickly, I guess it's a case of remove left wheel and hub/driveshaft etc then remove the gearbox mount and unbolt the bellhousing? And take out anything else that gets in the way? Does the RHS d/shaft come into play at all?
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