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piku · 07-16-2009, 11:36 AM

It's a valve tap for sure but it doesn't sound like an empty hydraulic lifter. It behaves much differently. Probably best to get a pro ear on it. He's doing the right thing imho.

Elliott18t · 07-16-2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by russiankid

Sounds like the timing needs some adjustment. You do have 87 octane in that tank.

piku · 07-16-2009, 11:52 AM

Actually I take that back. Thinking about the noise and the frequency I could be convinced that it was bottom end too.

russiankid · 07-16-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Elliott18t

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Originally Posted by piku

Actually I take that back. Thinking about the noise and the frequency I could be convinced that it was bottom end too.

Well considering he is most likely running on 87 octane or something low, he could be just pinging like a mother****er.

Nick Merrone · 07-16-2009, 12:33 PM

looking good dan. Thanks for always stoping by in my thread, i figured i'd finally read these 31 pages...:P

DPancoast · 07-16-2009, 12:42 PM

Haha thanks, Nick.

We'll see what they say about the tapping. Hopefully it's just the gas.

piku · 07-16-2009, 12:59 PM

I'm going to say no... It was rhythmic. Wouldn't pinging be random? I think really all bets are off on a brand new engine. If it's still being annoying after a couple hundred miles then maybe something legit is wrong.

DPancoast · 07-16-2009, 01:03 PM

Yeah. I told him everything I could about the build, the parts, and my and your guys thoughts. So I'm sure it'll be ok.

He's also going to retorque the head for me which is good. The car is in good hands and I am excited. I'll have it back next week.

lagos · 07-16-2009, 01:09 PM

1. the car will run, idle, etc... perfectly on 87 octane. the higher octane comes into play once boost is being made. why does that car have **** gas in there in the first place though? last time you drove it it was on the dyno with 93 in it, right?

2. it sounds like you guys must have not installed the head gasket wrong. if those oil passages get blocked, i guess it could lead lack of oil pressure in the head causing the noise? i dont know, id have to hear it for myself.

3. its a BRAND NEW short block. OEM, off the assembly line. Id be 99% that there is nothing wrong with that. However if there is a 1% chance, you do have a 12month 12,000 mile warranty with toyota on it.

DPancoast · 07-16-2009, 01:20 PM

I don't have a way of telling if the head gasket is on wrong because my oil pressure guage does not work (which i'm having them fix). It's a 50% chance that it's upside down/flipped/whatever you wanna call it but I think I'd be having some real bad leaks or problems already. Not only that but I wouldn't have put it on with things not lining up so I am almost positive it's not lack of oil pressure from the head gasket. The car idles perfectly other than that dumb tap lol. Or tick or whatever you wanna call it. As I said, it comes at goes at idle, and when I was moving the distributor around it wad also coming and going with that.

The car did have 93 in it previous to the failure but with ny fuel gauge reading so low I'm not sure how much gas is really in it. We dumped in 87 (wasn't aware of the octane at the time) that mark had in the garage when we were trying to get it to start.

That's all I have to say about it at this point. We'll know soon enough.

Honduh · 07-16-2009, 03:59 PM

Jesus christ 8 hours of labor at JNZ is going to be like $1000.

piku · 07-16-2009, 04:12 PM

Where did 8 hour number come from? I don't think they would charge that? Only a couple little things need done yet.

DPancoast · 07-16-2009, 04:17 PM

It won't be $1000

Honduh · 07-16-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by piku

Where did 8 hour number come from? I don't think they would charge that? Only a couple little things need done yet.

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Originally Posted by DPancoast

There are only small issues that need to be addressed. I'd say only a full 8 hours on the car, and it will be in tip top shape. The car will be up and running strong in no time.

I'm just saying if its 8 hours of labor its going to be a lot unless they are hooking you up. Most shops charge at least 90 an hour, and performance shops are usually more.

DPancoast · 07-16-2009, 04:43 PM

Well yeah I agree, but by a "full day" I didn't mean 8 hours. I just meant like if they work on my car only, it'll be done in one day.

Honduh · 07-16-2009, 04:50 PM

Yeah well good luck with it all I hope it works out.

DPancoast · 07-16-2009, 04:50 PM

haha thanks man, they're being very flexible with me so it helps.

fear_no_evo · 07-16-2009, 05:06 PM

Good luck man I want a ride in this to see how it feels compard to my old mk1 mr2

russiankid · 07-16-2009, 05:09 PM

I want to drive it when its broken in and all.

DPancoast · 07-16-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by fear_no_evo

Good luck man I want a ride in this to see how it feels compard to my old mk1 mr2

LOL... you got it man.... tellin ya... you'll be like "ok I want one now plz"

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Originally Posted by russiankid

I want to drive it when its broken in and all.

Sure man, I'll let you take it for a spin. Could also try it at auto-x if you want maybe.

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lagos Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA Member #989 My Ride: Toyota Celica GT-Two iTrader: (0)	1. the car will run, idle, etc... perfectly on 87 octane. the higher octane comes into play once boost is being made. why does that car have **** gas in there in the first place though? last time you drove it it was on the dyno with 93 in it, right? 2. it sounds like you guys must have not installed the head gasket wrong. if those oil passages get blocked, i guess it could lead lack of oil pressure in the head causing the noise? i dont know, id have to hear it for myself. 3. its a BRAND NEW short block. OEM, off the assembly line. Id be 99% that there is nothing wrong with that. However if there is a 1% chance, you do have a 12month 12,000 mile warranty with toyota on it. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. The accelerator on my toyota has always been stuck to the floor.. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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07-16-2009, 11:36 AM	#601
piku Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bradentucky, FL Member #12166 My Ride: 335i/M3 iTrader: (0)	It's a valve tap for sure but it doesn't sound like an empty hydraulic lifter. It behaves much differently. Probably best to get a pro ear on it. He's doing the right thing imho.

07-16-2009, 11:52 AM	#603
piku Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bradentucky, FL Member #12166 My Ride: 335i/M3 iTrader: (0)	Actually I take that back. Thinking about the noise and the frequency I could be convinced that it was bottom end too.

07-16-2009, 12:33 PM	#605
Nick Merrone Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: philly Member #10807 My Ride: c18det hatch iTrader: (1)	looking good dan. Thanks for always stoping by in my thread, i figured i'd finally read these 31 pages...:P

07-16-2009, 12:59 PM	#607
piku Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bradentucky, FL Member #12166 My Ride: 335i/M3 iTrader: (0)	I'm going to say no... It was rhythmic. Wouldn't pinging be random? I think really all bets are off on a brand new engine. If it's still being annoying after a couple hundred miles then maybe something legit is wrong.

07-16-2009, 03:59 PM	#611
Honduh Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Member #1977 iTrader: (0)	Jesus christ 8 hours of labor at JNZ is going to be like $1000.

07-16-2009, 04:12 PM	#612
piku Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bradentucky, FL Member #12166 My Ride: 335i/M3 iTrader: (0)	Where did 8 hour number come from? I don't think they would charge that? Only a couple little things need done yet.

07-16-2009, 04:50 PM	#616
Honduh Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Member #1977 iTrader: (0)	Yeah well good luck with it all I hope it works out.