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New owner of an 85.6 MK3. W/178k
Goals for the car are to be a clean,forgiving spirited weekend driver with decent handling
Timing belt was and clutch was done at about 150k
More of a restoration than a true build.
Known issues are
-leaking oil from motor top side and maybe timing cover.
-radio/3rd brake and dome lights don't work
-bushings,shocks and motor mounts shot
-sloppy shifter
Plans are
1) replace as many gaskets as possible.
- already bought full gasket kit by STONE
** motor has 178k on it, I'm unsure if headgasket has been addressed. I'm currently not experiencing HG issues. While I'm replacing VC and IMG would it be wise to retorque head by using torque wrench set to 55ft.lbs and reverse 1/4 turn, then re torque to 65, then 69ft.lbs in order per FSM? OR f*ck it and get the head resurfaced and replace w/metal HG and ARP studs? OR leave it tf alone because its not broken yet?**
-refresh ignition system. Have read persuading threads on copper vs iridium/platinum plugs. Which will benefit the 7mge more? Any particular brand wire set i should use?
-Are there any particular motor/trans mount to stay away from ?
2) Fluid maintenance.
- is there a specific oil i should use? Keep conventional or switch to synthetic this late in the game ? (I use liquimoly in the 2zz in my matrix and have no complaints )
-is there a preffered gear oil used for the w58? (I'm running redline gl4 mt90 75w90 in my c60 trans with no complaints)
-is there a preffered gear oil to use with the open diff?
3) replace suspension/components.
- i am interested in running maybe fortuneauto coilovers but unsure if I want to also replace w/adjustable control arms. On the fence with going this route or running koni yellows w/eibach springs with stock control arms and replace front and rear bushings/ball joints to keep alignment within spec (hopefully)
4) -replace shifter bushings/shifter with new bushings, short shifter? Either a weighted knob or oe non-beatup shift knob
-replace steering wheel w/ either period correct aftermarket wheel w/quick release OR not beat up OE wheel.
5) maintain stock stereo, but extend harness to under seat to install aftermarket stereo w/Bluetooth. I like the way the OG stereo looks. For now I wedge a Bluetooth speaker under the headrest. "works"
6) HELLA halogen light upgrade and yellow fog lights
-side molding, I have all of mine, but on driver side vinyl overlay starting to peel up. What do I do?!
7)wheels. Preferably some 17in period correct "lightweight" wheels. Maybe SSR mesh or comp-c, 5zigen fns, or any other wheel that will compliment the stance, which will NOT be slammed
8) some type of front lip and rear deck lid style spoiler and roof wing
Any constructive advise is much appreciated and welcomed.
I just got done rebuilding my 2zz in my matrix xrs and just have that to vinyl wrap before I'm done with it for a while, I plan on diving into the supra by next week.
Onto some photos
Goals for the car are to be a clean,forgiving spirited weekend driver with decent handling
Timing belt was and clutch was done at about 150k
More of a restoration than a true build.
Known issues are
-leaking oil from motor top side and maybe timing cover.
-radio/3rd brake and dome lights don't work
-bushings,shocks and motor mounts shot
-sloppy shifter
Plans are
1) replace as many gaskets as possible.
- already bought full gasket kit by STONE
** motor has 178k on it, I'm unsure if headgasket has been addressed. I'm currently not experiencing HG issues. While I'm replacing VC and IMG would it be wise to retorque head by using torque wrench set to 55ft.lbs and reverse 1/4 turn, then re torque to 65, then 69ft.lbs in order per FSM? OR f*ck it and get the head resurfaced and replace w/metal HG and ARP studs? OR leave it tf alone because its not broken yet?**
-refresh ignition system. Have read persuading threads on copper vs iridium/platinum plugs. Which will benefit the 7mge more? Any particular brand wire set i should use?
-Are there any particular motor/trans mount to stay away from ?
2) Fluid maintenance.
- is there a specific oil i should use? Keep conventional or switch to synthetic this late in the game ? (I use liquimoly in the 2zz in my matrix and have no complaints )
-is there a preffered gear oil used for the w58? (I'm running redline gl4 mt90 75w90 in my c60 trans with no complaints)
-is there a preffered gear oil to use with the open diff?
3) replace suspension/components.
- i am interested in running maybe fortuneauto coilovers but unsure if I want to also replace w/adjustable control arms. On the fence with going this route or running koni yellows w/eibach springs with stock control arms and replace front and rear bushings/ball joints to keep alignment within spec (hopefully)
4) -replace shifter bushings/shifter with new bushings, short shifter? Either a weighted knob or oe non-beatup shift knob
-replace steering wheel w/ either period correct aftermarket wheel w/quick release OR not beat up OE wheel.
5) maintain stock stereo, but extend harness to under seat to install aftermarket stereo w/Bluetooth. I like the way the OG stereo looks. For now I wedge a Bluetooth speaker under the headrest. "works"
6) HELLA halogen light upgrade and yellow fog lights
-side molding, I have all of mine, but on driver side vinyl overlay starting to peel up. What do I do?!
7)wheels. Preferably some 17in period correct "lightweight" wheels. Maybe SSR mesh or comp-c, 5zigen fns, or any other wheel that will compliment the stance, which will NOT be slammed
8) some type of front lip and rear deck lid style spoiler and roof wing
Any constructive advise is much appreciated and welcomed.
I just got done rebuilding my 2zz in my matrix xrs and just have that to vinyl wrap before I'm done with it for a while, I plan on diving into the supra by next week.
Onto some photos
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