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May 2002
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1J Engine Removal
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Tue, 28 May 2002 07:04
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OK,
I'm at 99,200km, I've lost my licence for 21 days so I figure...hell..it's time to servise the old 1J.
I have popped the hood and it looks like a bloody nightmare to get the engine out. I need to put a new spiggot bearing in (coz the bastards neglected to when i got the new clutch) and I am seriously looking at the twin pipe mod.
a) Will i need to re-gas the aircon, or can i slide the engine outside this piping like my old 18RC. Jeez, i wish it was as easy as that car...I had the 18rc out in 30minutes.
b) Is it easier to shunt back the gearbox and fit the bearing that way, and break my back while doing all the servicing.
c) Is it possible to change the timing belt with the simple removal of the radiator etc.??
d) if I decide not to do the twin pipes till a bit later, can I access the turbos with the engine in, or is it really too much effort.
All feedback on this project is welcome as I wish to spend as little time under the bonnet as possible.
Pete
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May 2002
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Re: 1J Engine Removal
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Wed, 29 May 2002 02:25
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Come on.....guys...I need to make my decision before the weekend....HELP!!!!!
One thing I didnt mension was that it was a JZA70 manual.
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: 1J Engine Removal
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Wed, 29 May 2002 02:44
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Answers to some of your q's..
You should be able to remove the engine w/o opening the air con. Unbolt the compressor from the motor and put it to the side. I've never come across a motor that needed the aircon opened to remove it.
If you can just take the gearbox out, it's easier in some ways, but yes, you'll have to lie on your back and you need 2 people to drop the box out. However, there's significantly less stuff to disconnect to get a gearbox out. The spigot bearing may require you to take the flywheel off too depending on the design. Be prepared to hurt yourself trying to undo the flywheel bolts 
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I supported Toymods
Location:
Perth WA
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: 1J Engine Removal
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Wed, 29 May 2002 10:51
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I watched the guys at Cypher Industries (WA) change my timing belt. Removal of the radiator is neccessary. It seemed easy if you have a hoist, but looks almost impossible without. Toyota seem to screw things together with plenty of bolts (spark plug cover, pulley cover, undertray)
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May 2002
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Re: 1J Engine Removal
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Thu, 30 May 2002 03:34
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OK, cheers,
But the main question was about the air-con as this is an expense I cannot afford.
P
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