Oriracer & smccullie mk1 1mz-fe swap (yes another one :) )

[OriRacer]

Well just to get us started off here is a few shots of the donor car, that we picked up from Durham last night. Previous owner said just needs a good clean, we didn't tell the guy we were just ripping the engine out.

Just as well as far as I can tell it would need .....

New exhaust
New suspension parts lots of funny noises when hitting bumps
New driver door lock
New discs and pad all round
.... most likely lots more

oh and as for that clean ..... smells and look like a farm yard inside

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QTh2hiPgHn0/S3M1xuRyHoI/AAAAAAAADJM/kkUCOtfB4Es/s400/IMG_0194.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QTh2hiPgHn0/S3M10jAvmfI/AAAAAAAADJY/VrSwZTpR9no/s400/IMG_0197.JPG

But all said and done bargain for £450

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QTh2hiPgHn0/S3M1wUbyX5I/AAAAAAAADJI/snggU9Oly-s/s400/IMG_0193.JPG


So I think the plan is simple having already dropped the mk1 by 20mm and new KYB's all round the other year. The engine is out of the mk1 and engine bay gutted and prepped.

The Camry should meet its fate in the next few weeks. While it is out I think the following is on the list of todo's.

Full rebuild of the engine using something like this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/96-00-3-0-Toyota-Sienna-Solara-1MZFE-Rebuild-Engine-Kit_W0QQitemZ370169294090QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors _Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item562fcf2d0a

Might get over-sized pistons as this is an option with the kit.

If so the block will be sent away for a chemical dip to clean it and get it bored out. Will also get the heads skimmed and cleaned just in case as the engine had 156k on it :D

Might also do a bit of basic head work open up the inlets to the head, and polish a little, done it before on by 7age build a few years ago worked well.

By raising the compression a little on these engines, will we get a few more bhp without breaking it ??

Then put back together and dump in to the mk1.

[smccullie]

cant see your pics

[OriRacer]

cant see your pics

That better .... ;)

[OlberJ]

:) That didn't take long.

[OriRacer]

:) That didn't take long.

..... well you did say "you should get a 1mz" :D

was just a lucky ebay find, and I got there before woodsport spotted it too :)

No joke this place must be 10-15 miles from woodsport where we picked it up from (Trimdon Station).

[Paul Woods]

I spotted it when it was first listed, and decided against it, mileage was too high for me even though it was on the doorstep.

[Arnie]

Hé, I've got the same model (but then in blue) sitting in my garage.
It has got good suspension, brakes and a exhaust..... I can make you a special price for those :mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen:

Nice find and succes with the rebuild !

[smccullie]

OK getting stuck into it today

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2010/02/79.jpg

Got about this far in 3 hours

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2010/02/80.jpg

Still got the ac pipes to come off, drive shafts to come out,ps pipes to take off, and the engine mouts.

When i am taking the ac pipes off how much pressure will there be(will i crap my self)

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2010/02/81.jpg

Oh and should i keep this canister

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2010/02/82.jpg

Oh ye oriracer next time your over bring the tools, been working with chocolate ones today not easy

[smccullie]

Ok another stupid :question: of the day. Have i got everything i need for the immobiliser system??

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2010/02/85.jpg

Tomorrow i should have the engine out :banana:

[tripod23]

dont forget all the plugs which go into the imobilizer with some tails still left attached to the plug

make sure you also get that canister as well - also the ignitor from the inner strut .

and the plug which goes to alternator

[smccullie]

dont forget all the plugs which go into the imobilizer with some tails still left attached to the plug ohh forgot that

make sure you also get that canister as well check - also the ignitor from the inner strut check.

and the plug which goes to alternator oh would of forgot that thanks

Thanks for that, Its all the small things like this i will forget

[tripod23]

what i did was to cut the engine bay harnes back into the arches so that i got all the plugs that maybe needed. its very easy to forget,- and to get these plugs i would imagine could be a nightmare . also be careful when undoing the ac lines im certain iv been told ac gas is not good for you so dont go breathing it in.

[smccullie]

also be careful when undoing the ac lines im certain iv been told ac gas is not good for you so dont go breathing it in.

Well funny story about that, I ended up cutting the hose to get the gas out

[tripod23]

i bet you was floating around after that lol

[smccullie]

I ran and got a mask quick

[OriRacer]

Oh ye oriracer next time your over bring the tools, been working with chocolate ones today not easy

I'll drop them off after lunch tomorrow...... So what happened to waiting till next weekend? ... Just couldn't wait to get stuck in I take it :D

If there's time when I'm over I'll give you a hand getting it out on the engine crane as well.

See what kind of a fight it puts up

:woc:


...oh and don't go killing yourself before I get there :thumbsup:

[smccullie]

So what happened to waiting till next weekend? ... Just couldn't wait to get stuck in I take it :D:

No i pulled a sicky today, so like in ferris bulars day off i couldnit let the day go to waste ;)

[smccullie]

Another question sorry i should know this it has been asked before. Do i need to have a cat no my car when i go for mot:question:
R reg camry engine C reg mr2

[mjones16]

Mind if you need a help mate i am only a stones throw away.

Is this in fife or edinburgh? I dont mind getting stuck in to help the project on its way. just dont hand me cooling fan ECUs haha:blush:

Picking the new bmw up the morn so can pop up on sunday if you need a help

Cheers
Mark

[snowtigger]

does a mk1 come with a cat and was it ever fitted with a cat then if the answer is no then you dont need a cat.
there isnt one going on the 2gr in my mk1 even if its a newer engine.

[smccullie]

The car is in inverkeithing you are more than welcome to pop down, can you remember how to get there

[smccullie]

does a mk1 come with a cat and was it ever fitted with a cat then if the answer is no then you dont need a cat.
there isnt one going on the 2gr in my mk1 even if its a newer engine.

:jump::jump: thanks for that. Can't wait to see a 2gr in a mk1, it's going to be tits

[mjones16]

aye PM me your mobile though just incase i get lost mate

Cheers
Mark

[smccullie]

One step ahead of you

[smccullie]

Well engine is out took a bit longer than i thought it would dont know why tho :whistle::whistle:

Oh ye i forgot to take off the engine mount under the gear box, so after about 20 mins trying to lift it out mjones16 pointed it out :thumbsup: all good

here is a few pics OriRacer should have some more

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2010/02/100.jpg

Mk1 looking on shitting its self

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2010/02/101.jpg

Thanks you the hand today mark, would prob still be trying to pull the engine with the mount attached

[mjones16]

Didnt think i would be destroying a camry again so soon. Gald i came along though mate. Was good to get it out and see the gearbox being split.

Just get in touch when you need a lift with anything again :)

Cheers
Mark

[Gary Symons]

Its good to see some TB community spirit here, nice work chaps :thumbsup:

[OriRacer]

More pic's :D .....

Hummm did we forget to undo something ?
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QTh2hiPgHn0/S3hCyNPN9OI/AAAAAAAADKQ/fKBvdKJDwUw/s800/IMG_0199.JPG

Std man in engine bay picture

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QTh2hiPgHn0/S3hC0ubyxDI/AAAAAAAADKY/ghPZkCSynMc/s800/IMG_0201.JPG


The worlds fastest pallet truck...

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QTh2hiPgHn0/S3hC2xbp1yI/AAAAAAAADKg/FuQKyOY6-yo/s800/IMG_0205.JPG

... and where we finished for the day gear box almost off ..... me taking all the bolts out sooner might have helped ..... :whistle:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QTh2hiPgHn0/S3hC5f4jfJI/AAAAAAAADKo/n1twXDjoZp0/s800/IMG_0209.JPG

[Murf]

Good work! those exhaust manifolds look shockingly restrictive,hope they are heading for the bin!

For reference, A/C systems run about 200psi, the gas is harmful to breathe, will give you fridge burns on skin and its illegal to vent it to the atmosphere under kyoto protocol regulations. It should be recovered into a recovery bottle and disposed of properly.....
..or you could just cut the pipe with a hacksaw :)

[smccullie]

Well i got a bit done tonight, engine is now on the stand :jump::jump:
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2010/02/119.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2010/02/120.jpg


Had a bit of bother with the torque converter but mjones16 kept me wright, really should do a bit more research on the 1mz might help

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2010/02/121.jpg

And at this point the compressor packed in >:(

[mjones16]

Happy to help mate.

You still popping along even though its on the stand ?

Cheers
Mark

[smccullie]

Na i will prob just get the rest of the engine stripped, got the loom off tonight, ps pump, ac pump, and one head:jump::jump:

I am about this far now

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2010/02/131.jpg

[OriRacer]

looking good... so now one of the heads is off can you see if there are sleeves in the cylinders?

[smccullie]

Didn't really look but with an alloy block I think there would be.