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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-02-2023, 09:52 PM
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Posted By strat61caster
Put in a new obd2 pigtail so it’s not another...

Put in a new obd2 pigtail so it’s not another thing flapping between my legs, gave the clutch fluid a flush for all you concourse participants.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-26-2023, 04:46 PM
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Posted By strat61caster
No trophies awarded for winning Monday :iono:

No trophies awarded for winning Monday :iono:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-25-2023, 08:09 PM
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Posted By strat61caster
4.5k rpm, dump clutch at the lights, repeat 16x

4.5k rpm, dump clutch at the lights, repeat 16x
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-23-2023, 01:36 PM
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Posted By strat61caster
Pdk and 6 cylinders behind me tho. Might keep the...

Pdk and 6 cylinders behind me tho. Might keep the frs longer then a Porsche but ready for something different, hopefully by the end of this year, which I said last year after renting a base 4-banger...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-22-2023, 02:49 PM
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Posted By strat61caster
Same with spaceships and FA20's :iono:

Same with spaceships and FA20's :iono:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-22-2023, 12:38 PM
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Posted By strat61caster
lol I’m planning to buy a 10-15 year old cayman...

lol I’m planning to buy a 10-15 year old cayman for less then a new 86.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-22-2023, 12:36 PM
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Views: 7,233,800
Posted By strat61caster
As I learned working on spaceships - still just...

As I learned working on spaceships - still just nuts and bolts.

The past year of fa20 problems means I’m now comfortable pulling the engine, at least with the Porsche I don’t have to buy a hoist...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-22-2023, 01:42 AM
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Posted By strat61caster
The no start condition means plenty of pumping...

The no start condition means plenty of pumping without spark, about as much as a compression check, didn’t really help. :iono:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-21-2023, 09:35 PM
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Posted By strat61caster
My hallways are fine, my hotdogs were the issue....

My hallways are fine, my hotdogs were the issue. But it’s worth noting that these things aren’t really meant to be repeatedly taken apart and put back together (which is really true of all cases...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-21-2023, 03:05 PM
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Posted By strat61caster
Dumb luck, following the service guide we figured...

Dumb luck, following the service guide we figured the maf throttle body and vvt sensors weren’t getting 12v power when they should - this was by following the codes I listed in the other post. Efi...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-21-2023, 12:12 AM
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Posted By strat61caster
Main engine connector 12V pin was loose, I’m able...

Main engine connector 12V pin was loose, I’m able to push it in and out about an eighth of an inch, another pin was bent, pushed the 12v back into place and unbent the other pin and good to go. What...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-18-2023, 05:28 PM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,233,800
Posted By strat61caster
Car wouldn’t start, battery is on a tender,...

Car wouldn’t start, battery is on a tender, hoping that’s all it is after a good charge cycle, going to break out the voltmeter on Monday if not and start checking components and harness. P0102...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-09-2023, 03:43 PM
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Views: 7,233,800
Posted By strat61caster
Also, replacing the valve guides blows, smacked...

Also, replacing the valve guides blows, smacked it a few times last night with no meaningful results, getting a better tool today and I’ll have to wail on it tomorrow.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-09-2023, 02:17 PM
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Views: 7,233,800
Posted By strat61caster
I certainly have never had an original thought.

I certainly have never had an original thought.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-09-2023, 12:11 PM
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Posted By strat61caster
They’re dead Jim

They’re dead Jim
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-02-2023, 06:19 PM
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Posted By strat61caster
I watched their video: “Subarus are...

I watched their video:

“Subarus are extremely temperamental” -Smeedia

:iono:

I only mentioned the Donut video because it was a similar failure, zero influence on how I’ve built my engine...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-01-2023, 10:01 PM
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Views: 7,233,800
Posted By strat61caster
My true Subaru ownership process will be complete...

My true Subaru ownership process will be complete if I own three blocks at the same time right? Might hit you up next week.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-01-2023, 08:54 PM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,233,800
Posted By strat61caster
How ironic the donut media ej tear down #3 gets...

How ironic the donut media ej tear down #3 gets posted today with some bent valves…
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-01-2023, 08:48 PM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,233,800
Posted By strat61caster
Yes. After the chain tensioner bolts backed...

Yes.

After the chain tensioner bolts backed out and one snapped. Chain was loose and slapping around, almost made it into the garage but the chain snapped on putting it in reverse. I immediately...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-01-2023, 07:38 PM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,233,800
Posted By strat61caster
I hope the valves didn’t kiss the pistons.

I hope the valves didn’t kiss the pistons.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-22-2022, 11:26 AM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,233,800
Posted By strat61caster
$8 from digikey is already on the way. :thumbsup:

$8 from digikey is already on the way. :thumbsup:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-19-2022, 08:23 PM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,233,800
Posted By strat61caster
Didn’t pass smog check, bad obd2 port. ...

Didn’t pass smog check, bad obd2 port.

Dadhawk if you’re not tucking that wheel in you’re not going fast enough.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-10-2022, 02:43 PM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,233,800
Posted By strat61caster
One oil leak from new shortblock after 1k miles....

One oil leak from new shortblock after 1k miles. Hopefully it’s not the rear main, best case some oil that was spilled on redoing the timing, medium case it’s the upper oil pan, doesn’t look like the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-26-2022, 11:14 PM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,233,800
Posted By strat61caster
I didn’t but that plus some fresh rings and...

I didn’t but that plus some fresh rings and cleaning up the buildup on the valves is probably what I’m feeling.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-26-2022, 07:43 PM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,233,800
Posted By strat61caster
Good a guess as any :iono: Engine feels...

Good a guess as any :iono:

Engine feels great even at part throttle and under 4k rpm, highly recommend everyone disassemble and get some head.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-26-2022, 02:30 PM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,233,800
Posted By strat61caster
I just remembered, I had a really loud ticking on...

I just remembered, I had a really loud ticking on start up, seemed to go away after 3-4 minutes, right now my assumption is that the valvetrain wasn’t lubricated well enough and it took awhile for...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-26-2022, 01:28 AM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,233,800
Posted By strat61caster
I had practice, I had it all together Sunday...

I had practice, I had it all together Sunday night and it wouldn’t start, did the timing wrong the first time, turned clockwise instead of counter clockwise. Lesson learned, all the timing marks...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-26-2022, 12:58 AM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,233,800
Posted By strat61caster
I started it. This is what it looked like...

I started it.

This is what it looked like about 5 hours before I drove it.

Taking bets on number of oil leaks by the 1,000 mile mark.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-20-2022, 04:30 PM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,233,800
Posted By strat61caster
You’re right, guess I’m just surprised how...

You’re right, guess I’m just surprised how necessary a good old fashioned tune up still is. Never really had a car get to this age and for me to consider it worth doing.

:burnrubber:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-20-2022, 03:28 PM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,233,800
Posted By strat61caster
Waiting for shims to finish the engine, valve...

Waiting for shims to finish the engine, valve lash is out, not by a ton but by enough that most need a size or two up to hit nominal spec, 3-4 are actually out of spec. Crank bearing #3 had some...
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