Wrenching?

[SpiderGearsMan]

since business is so freakin good , why not the 911 ?

[dieselgeek]

Be careful to not over torque the sparkplugs when using anti-seize, and if you are using NGK's you don't have to use anti-seize due to the fact that NGK using a special plating on the metal part of the sparkplug.....



http://www.ngkplugpro.ca/content/con...SparkPlugs.pdf

it had these "Bosch Platinum Tip" plugs that have the dual ground straps - weird looking. I am guessing no anti seize was used and they were in TIGHT like a mofo... I'm not a great mechanic by any stretch but I can usually finesse a plug replacement (where's the GRRRR smiley)!

here's a question: should I have the head gone through while it's out? it has 195,000 miles and showed no signs of problems before this. And, how do they repair the spark plug threads/holes? an insert or ? -

[dieselgeek]

since business is so freakin good , why not the 911 ?

I have a grand total of $870 in this car and it's a creampuff. I have the spare time right now, I should be doing the work... I could probably puss out and take it to one of many mechanic buddies whose cars I helped on, or trade for wiring up a nitrous kit or, whatever.

but I kinda want to do it myself.

[TC]

it had these "Bosch Platinum Tip" plugs that have the dual ground straps - weird looking. I am guessing no anti seize was used and they were in TIGHT like a mofo... I'm not a great mechanic by any stretch but I can usually finesse a plug replacement (where's the GRRRR smiley)!

here's a question: should I have the head gone through while it's out? it has 195,000 miles and showed no signs of problems before this. And, how do they repair the spark plug threads/holes? an insert or ? -

If it was me and all the trouble your going to go through to take the head off, I would have it gone through, there is no harm in having it checked out......

[dieselgeek]

If it was me and all the trouble your going to go through to take the head off, I would have it gone through, there is no harm in having it checked out......

I know it's pretty cheap to have done. What all do they do? valve job, ?? and while I have your attention, should I take the camshafts to the shop too?

[SpiderGearsMan]

aww I can't stay mad at you ,,,have a happy fourth of july

[TC]

I know it's pretty cheap to have done. What all do they do? valve job, ?? and while I have your attention, should I take the camshafts to the shop too?

Take them the whole head camshafts and all.....Basically they will look at the seats, valves and guides. I'm thinking if there is any problem with the heads your going to see it in the guides, they are usually what wears out, other than that they will clean it all up, check for cracks and make sure the head is straight and then reassemble it. And why I say send it with the cams is if there is any adjustment need to be made they can do it a lot easier than your going to be able to do it. If they cut the seats and valves they will need to adjust the lash on the cams........They will also install new valve seals and make sure the spring height is right......

[dieselgeek]

good info. thanks man!

[TC]

good info. thanks man!

No Prob, and I hope you have a great 4th!!!!

[SpiderGearsMan]

toyota 2.2 usually wear out valve seals and guides , smoke in the morning like an old 283
just ez out the plug or get a heli coil for the plug hole

[SpiderGearsMan]

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Well Spiderman you saved the day. Your a genius. Its ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!! if you ever make it to Olympia WA area I owe you a beer or 12. Lol that was the last dam thing me and my dad ever expected it to be. Now to weld up new exhaust and get it tuned right. Thanks again spider
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[SuperBuickGuy]

one of my friends just replaced the 2.2 in his Camry with the 2.0 (the old one ran out of coolant - long story involving his wife)... cost him $1200 total for the motor and the mechanic to put it in... might be something to consider before you spend a great deal of money on that head.

[squirrel]

I've never had to work on a camry (they must be good cars, eh?) but generally the head should check for being straight, usually not a problem if it hasn't overheated. In addition to the normal valve job stuff like guides, stem wear, etc.

I guess if you have aluminum heads you need to make it a habit to pull the plugs periodically....

I didn't get anything done at all today. Nice relaxing day at home with my wife.

[DanStokes]

I don't have much time in on the newer Toyota stuff but the old 18RCs and the like were tough as nails.

The guys have steered you right - have 'em check it whilst it's off. Buy a good gasket kit and go for it. Helicoils should be fine. We never pulled the manifolds when we did 'em but as I said, that was eons ago. Hell, Sonny, we had them things called carbenaders and....... (you know the deal from here)

Dan

[SuperBuickGuy]

pictures of doggie door project.
Started with this broken down thing a year or so ago.
problem is the bloodhound breaks the sound barrier when she hits it - and is just tall enough to start tearing the rubber flap off - not good for energy savings.


if you've ever seen the movie Marmaduke, this is the door I installed yesterday


now to tough part - training my dogs to go through (okay, 2 trained, one - the firework dog - not yet).
given my history - y'all didn't think I was installing that first one when I said I was installing a doggie door?