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bobel
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
09-08-2021, 04:45 AM
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New motor starts then dies.
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15,459
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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
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rebuild 2013 scion fr-s engine still knocking?
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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
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Am I the only one who use motec ?
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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
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Software Tuning
03-03-2021, 01:03 PM
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Am I the only one who use motec ?
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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
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Turbo Built FA20 Clearances
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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
...
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Software Tuning
10-24-2020, 05:36 AM
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Tap into ECU for brake pedal position
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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...
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Software Tuning
10-22-2020, 03:25 AM
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Tap into ECU for brake pedal position
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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...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
08-27-2020, 04:00 PM
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Installing a Ford GT500 'Heat Extractor' hood vent
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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
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Help - HKS el Header won't line up properly
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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...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
04-08-2020, 12:14 PM
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"Clacking" noise left side cylinder head side.
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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...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
04-08-2020, 11:55 AM
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"Clacking" noise left side cylinder head side.
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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...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
02-29-2020, 02:17 PM
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Valve clearance adjustment issue
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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...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
02-26-2020, 12:47 PM
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Valve clearance adjustment issue
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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...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
02-26-2020, 06:51 AM
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Valve clearance adjustment issue
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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,...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
02-26-2020, 06:41 AM
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Valve clearance adjustment issue
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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...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
02-25-2020, 02:14 PM
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35
Valve clearance adjustment issue
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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...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
02-25-2020, 11:08 AM
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35
Valve clearance adjustment issue
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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...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
02-24-2020, 03:10 PM
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35
Valve clearance adjustment issue
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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
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35
Valve clearance adjustment issue
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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...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
02-23-2020, 06:09 AM
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35
Valve clearance adjustment issue
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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...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
01-22-2020, 03:20 AM
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16
Camshafts upgrade
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19,851
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...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
11-14-2019, 08:58 AM
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8
FA20 Reassembly - what sealants and where?
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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...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
11-14-2019, 07:07 AM
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8
FA20 Reassembly - what sealants and where?
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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
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8
FA20 Reassembly - what sealants and where?
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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
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16
Is it worth it to Port heads
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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
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16
Is it worth it to Port heads
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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
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16
Is it worth it to Port heads
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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
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145
FA20 oiling problems, study and solution
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96,186
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
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7
Carrillo rod types?
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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
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7
Carrillo rod types?
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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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