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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-08-2021, 04:45 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,459
Posted By bobel
I feel your pain, it can be very frustrating...

I feel your pain, it can be very frustrating battling these kinds of issues, but on the plus side your nearly there at this point

These are complicated little engines so it’s probably best to pull...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-14-2021, 05:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,751
Posted By bobel
Would be inclined to agree, I don’t think it’s...

Would be inclined to agree, I don’t think it’s rod knock, sounds more like the valve train, I would not be surprised if your valves are out of tolerance, having built the valve train on an FA20 it’s...
Forum: Software Tuning 03-08-2021, 06:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,416
Posted By bobel
Mine is manual and supercharged (HKS) no problems...

Mine is manual and supercharged (HKS) no problems to report, works very well so far
Forum: Software Tuning 03-03-2021, 01:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,416
Posted By bobel
I run an M150 on my racecar, but yes there are...

I run an M150 on my racecar, but yes there are not many around, as said above the cost puts most people off.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-31-2020, 10:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,440
Posted By bobel
+1 on the blow by and catch can suggested above ...

+1 on the blow by and catch can suggested above

You will have blow by with pretty much any forged piston regardless of gaps as is the nature of them, so I would just go with manufacturers specs
...
Forum: Software Tuning 10-24-2020, 05:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,698
Posted By bobel
Hi Been a while since I messed with the OBD...

Hi

Been a while since I messed with the OBD PIDs and I’m not familiar with that particular logger if I’m honest. But attached are the standard PID codes for the OBD (not all will be applicable for...
Forum: Software Tuning 10-22-2020, 03:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,698
Posted By bobel
As folks have said already your only option is...

As folks have said already your only option is the brake pressure sensor signal, but it is probably a better solution for what your after

I’ve recently mapped some CAN ID to my AIM dash, they...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 08-27-2020, 04:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,175
Posted By bobel
Very nice install of the hood vent, I don’t...

Very nice install of the hood vent, I don’t suppose you have any photos of the underside and how you mounted it? Is it 3M taped?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-27-2020, 03:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,030
Posted By bobel
This is not unusual, I recently built my engine, ...

This is not unusual, I recently built my engine, while doing it I left my headers off the car on the workshop floor for about 3 months. When I went to put them back on the car I had the same issue...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-08-2020, 12:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,179
Posted By bobel
The HP fuel pump is just behind the oil filter,...

The HP fuel pump is just behind the oil filter, you can see the top of it in the photo below, located just under the fuel lines. The standard black steel shield may block your view. I have removed it...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-08-2020, 11:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,179
Posted By bobel
Would be inclined to agree, sounds like it is the...

Would be inclined to agree, sounds like it is the high pressure fuel pump chirping away.

The high pressure fuel rail on the right (UK Drivers side) which that pump also feeds has a pressure sensor...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-29-2020, 02:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,973
Posted By bobel
Success today, Toyota came through and I got my...

Success today, Toyota came through and I got my shims yesterday so reassembled the engine , rotated it by hand a couple of times and all good, clearances held firm, currently sitting at approx 0.15mm...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-26-2020, 12:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,973
Posted By bobel
No plan to reopen it once I have it built to be...

No plan to reopen it once I have it built to be honest,

I’m not a fan of turning over the motor too much without an oil supply, it’s got new rods, bearings, and pistons so I don’t want to glaze...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-26-2020, 06:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,973
Posted By bobel
I really hope that’s not the case with my motor,...

I really hope that’s not the case with my motor, I trust the shop I used they are very reputable and build a lot of race engines here in Ireland.

Also I’m seeing a similar thing across both heads,...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-26-2020, 06:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,973
Posted By bobel
Will be interested to see what you find, and what...

Will be interested to see what you find, and what kind of clearances you have.

I’ve ordered another lot of shims from Toyota, based on my last set of measurements, unfortunately some of them are...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-25-2020, 02:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,973
Posted By bobel
No pattern unfortunately, I’ve poured over every...

No pattern unfortunately, I’ve poured over every bit of data I have,

The only conclusion I’ve come to is that the valves have seated in differently having rotated the engine by hand, the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-25-2020, 11:08 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,973
Posted By bobel
I think the cams are OK, and even if they were...

I think the cams are OK, and even if they were slightly out of round I would imagine it still shouldn’t really vary each time I reassemble the engine, I’m being quiet careful about ensuring the cams...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-24-2020, 03:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,973
Posted By bobel
Yes fully torqued down on the heads, to OEM spec,...

Yes fully torqued down on the heads, to OEM spec, then checked again once I have the full timing set and after a couple manual rotations of the engine.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-24-2020, 03:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,973
Posted By bobel
Thanks for the reply, yes I had heard of those...

Thanks for the reply, yes I had heard of those stories alright, perhaps these motors are just a real pain to get correct.

I’m targeting 0.14mm Intake and 0.24mm Exhaust clearance so just above...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-23-2020, 06:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,973
Posted By bobel
Valve clearance adjustment issue

Hi Folks

Perhaps one of the shops or someone that’s built their own engine can give me a indication if this is a common issue:

I’m in the middle of reassembling my engine, I’ve had the heads...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-22-2020, 03:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 19,853
Posted By bobel
I’m currently building my own engine that is also...

I’m currently building my own engine that is also running a HKS V2 Supercharger

I am not upgrading the valves but I am using GSC beehive springs so somewhat similar

From the research I’ve done...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-14-2019, 08:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,055
Posted By bobel
Excellent that’s great info. From a look at the...

Excellent that’s great info. From a look at the spec sheets I think the Permatex flange sealant i’ve gone with is pretty much the same just with a higher temp range so that should work.

Have you...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-14-2019, 07:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,055
Posted By bobel
I think I’m general your right, but I guess my...

I think I’m general your right, but I guess my issue is that if I go by the Manual and stick with the OEM application than I’m highly likely to see RTV in the pickup again.

Also from my assessment...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-14-2019, 02:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,055
Posted By bobel
FA20 Reassembly - what sealants and where?

Just wondering what sealants people are using when rebuilding the FA20?

When I stripped my stock engine there was quiet a few strands of RTV caught in the pick-up mesh and it’s not really that...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-13-2019, 08:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,963
Posted By bobel
Ye it’s a valid point, and there are not many...

Ye it’s a valid point, and there are not many running the FA20 at high revs over a long period. My intention is to build to support higher revs but i’ll not be going there without first monitoring...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-13-2019, 05:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,963
Posted By bobel
Thanks for the response folks I agree on the...

Thanks for the response folks

I agree on the oiling modifications, I will be installing racer x sump, killer b pickup, Reimax oil pump, and performing a host of modifications to the oil galleries...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-12-2019, 05:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,963
Posted By bobel
Is it worth it to Port heads

Just wondering what have been people’s experience with Porting the heads on the FA20?

I know the heads flow pretty well as standard, and I’ve heard the castings are quiet thin and would not hold...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-25-2019, 05:54 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 96,188
Posted By bobel
I’m actually in the process of building my...

I’m actually in the process of building my engine, i’ve Just purchased the Reimax pump and killer B pickup to install. I’m actually considering running the OEM clearances on crank and rod too as i’m...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-23-2019, 03:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,066
Posted By bobel
So Carrillo actually came back to me just now,...

So Carrillo actually came back to me just now, turns out their online spec sheet is incorrect

“The part ending in W has WMC bolts and the part ending in M has CARR bolts.”

Hence the weight...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-23-2019, 01:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,066
Posted By bobel
If they would only reply to my e-mail....

If they would only reply to my e-mail....
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