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*z20 common problems
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Tue, 03 August 2004 08:18
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Just wondering what the common problems if any with these early model soarers.... like any common water leak or rust areas etc or engine / box probs.
Cheers.
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Location:
Brisbane
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June 2003
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Re: *z20 common problems
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Tue, 03 August 2004 08:31
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headgaskets..a pain in the ass, but cureable
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Location:
adelaide
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October 2003
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Re: *z20 common problems
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Tue, 03 August 2004 08:35
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Yeah i heard about the 7m head gasket problem.... 1G is pretty much fine in that regard isnt it ?
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Location:
Victoria, Melbourne
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August 2003
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Re: *z20 common problems
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Tue, 03 August 2004 08:42
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I sense this turning into another 7M bash, i can smell it.
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Location:
adelaide
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October 2003
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Re: *z20 common problems
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Tue, 03 August 2004 08:53
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no not atall green_comet , as i really wanna know the common problems with the whole cars not purely the engines. This wasnt meant to be a comparison between the 7m and 1g either. Just want to know about the whole car.
cheers.
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south east - melbourne
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March 2004
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Re: *z20 common problems
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Tue, 03 August 2004 22:57
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7m head gasket problems ,
1g - some timing issues ,
7m -- air bag equipped , suspension failure , air bags
7m faster
1g - not that fast , theres 3 generations , ur looking for the 2 nd or 3rd one , 1st is ok , the 3rd being the best ,
7m limited had air suspension and t screen
1g- none of the above
otherwisw everything the same ,
and no major problems
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Location:
sunny coast, qld
Registered:
October 2002
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Re: *z20 common problems
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Wed, 04 August 2004 01:23
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squeaky rear suspension.
rust in the sunroof.
rust in the doors.
1g, heard a lot of people had inconsistent idling like my old one did.
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Location:
Canberra
Registered:
September 2003
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Re: *z20 common problems
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Wed, 04 August 2004 01:45
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Common vehicle problems
Sunroof not working ( Motor / slide clips )
Air con not working ( TX valve )
TEMS Suspension usually doesnt work
G series engine are usually fine no worries there.
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I supported Toymods
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Central Coast
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May 2002
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Re: *z20 common problems
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Wed, 04 August 2004 03:08
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| indian wrote on Wed, 04 August 2004 08:57 |
7m -- air bag equipped , suspension failure , air bags
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Mis-informed.
ONLY ON A MZ21 - Steer clear of the MZ21's, the air bags are worth more than the damn car to fix apparently!! 
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7m limited had air suspension and t screen
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...and again, air bags only on the MZ21's, TV screens (in jap only) where in the limiteds, yes.
My advice, look for a MZ20 in good nick, and make sure you either have an extra 1-2g to do a MHG and be done with it, or find one with a MHG in it already.
Generally TEMS is ok, but dont be to worried if it isnt, just rip all that shit out and throw in new Supra shocks
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I supported Toymods
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Adelaide
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July 2004
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Re: *z20 common problems
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Wed, 04 August 2004 05:17
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i havent had any problems with mine that werent fixable for under $50, tems on mine works even tho it is a total wank, but the only common problem I have heard of in the 1GGTE is that it is too fucken slow 
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Location:
south east - melbourne
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March 2004
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Re: *z20 common problems
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Wed, 04 August 2004 05:20
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NEEE HEEEEEEEEEE too slow , its is cause its damn heavy ,an the turbos are tiny as
with the tems , i really dun know if mines working or not , cause i cant feel anything different , all i know is everytime i brake a tiny bit harder than normal all the tems lights come on in the dash accompanied by a couple of clicking noises
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Adelaide
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July 2004
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Re: *z20 common problems
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Wed, 04 August 2004 07:26
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If the TEMS clicks then it is working but it doesnt do fuck all anyway, it goes from soft to softer, im gonna fuck it off and get coilovers soon, but im gonna leave that sticker on the back cos that looks DSCHIZNIT
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Location:
Central Coast, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: *z20 common problems
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Wed, 04 August 2004 07:48
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Yeah, they're basically common problems with any old car such as suspension bushes dying, rust inside the doors... possibly the doors will have dropped down a bit as well and will need lifting to latch onto the hinge properly
other than that and the 7M issue's i've had with my MZ they're a bunch of fun!
Dan
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Location:
adelaide
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October 2003
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Re: *z20 common problems
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Wed, 04 August 2004 08:21
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cool thanks for that guys. btw , ive actually bought a black gz20. Waiting for it to come over from japan in october  hate waiting .... I would really like to have an mz20 but i was looking for about a month and just couldnt find a 5 speed. So i just got the gz20 instead.
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Re: *z20 common problems
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Wed, 04 August 2004 09:06
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did you get that one from JSPEC???
If so that thing is off the FORSHIZZLE
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Location:
adelaide
Registered:
October 2003
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Re: *z20 common problems
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Wed, 04 August 2004 09:32
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i got it through john verban , but i did spot it on the j-spec site , probably about 2 or 3 weeks ago.... It looks pretty standard to me other then an exhaust. Looks like it has a faided roof too.....
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Re: *z20 common problems
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Wed, 04 August 2004 10:12
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I saw one on the JSPEC site, and that was absolutely mad, 2 way diff, coilovers, boosted, wild kit, awesome rims, 5 speed, it had soo much shit it wasnt funny, I was tempted to sell my car to buy it...
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Location:
adelaide
Registered:
October 2003
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Re: *z20 common problems
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Mon, 23 August 2004 12:21
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Whats the fuel economy like in the 1g and the 7m versions ? Like just average driving with a bit of throttle every now and then.
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Location:
Adelaide, SA
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May 2002
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Re: *z20 common problems
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Tue, 24 August 2004 01:02
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| MR 1GGTE wrote on Wed, 04 August 2004 16:56 |
If the TEMS clicks then it is working but it doesnt do fuck all anyway, it goes from soft to softer, im gonna fuck it off and get coilovers soon, but im gonna leave that sticker on the back cos that looks DSCHIZNIT
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If that's all it does ou need some new TEMS shocks. You should feel it working when cornering etc. They are just a strut with a little three position switch in the top that is switched by an electric motor from soft to medium to hard. Set on hard they're OK - and less painful to drive than a coilover equipped car. TEMS is a compromise between hard suspension and everyday driveability.
The good news is that new TEMS shocks are farking cheap from toyota, and they're made by KYB.
There is a procedure in the TSRM for checking if TEMS is working - it should to switch to hard (all three lights on) when accelerating hard, braking when going over 60km/h and cornering hard. Somntimes the motor's burn out, or the senors from the speedo, steering column and brake pedal fail.
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Re: *z20 common problems
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Tue, 24 August 2004 01:52
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Yeah TEMS works, i know it works becuase i can feel the difference, anyway thats going when the coilovers come 
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