SuperchargedRS
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I work for a wrecking yard in Washington State, but our system (Hollander) lets me locate parts all across the U.S. If you give me a list of exactly what you need (mostly so I don't include names and numbers of places that have parts you don't need) then I'll gladly point you in the right direction.
As a start, there is a hood that I looked up for a 91 Loyale (picked 91 cuz ya didn't list a year LOL) and there is a place in Bakersfield, Ca called Corona's Auto Wrecking (I now have an inexplicable desire for a beer) their number is 661-397-6119 they have a white hood for $75.00.
I can look up the rest as soon as I have a list of what you need. Good luck
THANKS for the info, it's a 90 Loyale, need the front right quarter panel, hood, lower front scoop/valance panel, right light set, bumper. The car is gray however if need be I can lay some paint.
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This is ridiculous, still haven't found anything!!
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I guess this is the problem about bring a Loyale down from the PNW.
Where else around here might I have some luck finding the panels???
HELP
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Hey guys, my trusty loyale and I were doing some off roaring when I encountered a little sand and had a face to face with a tree.
Anyone have a recommendation for somewhere I can find some front panels (hood, quarter, a few lights) in SoCal??
Thanks,
S
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... verify that it really was a 2-row radiator
X2 X2 X2 X2
And most of the parts shops will charge you more for the "2 row" and give you the EXACT same single row they have in their computers labled as a "single row".
Ever think about dropping a EJ rad in?
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Construction is the biggest pain the the azz on earth! A good number of the people in the industry will do sub-par work for top dollar unless your right up their azz the whole time. Heck on some areas it's easier/faster to learn how to do it and just do it yourself lol
I'm doing quite a bit right work on my place right now. Shop around, actually go and see their work, make sure they are licensed and bonded (other wise you have little recourse if they F up and dont have the money for you to re-coup in a lawsuit).
Replacement value in my area is about $350 a sqft, might be a good number for your project.
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I thought EGT is a issue in all internal combustion engines, based on how lean/rich the engine is running
any ideas why this just recently occured? I ws driving this car for at least 7+ months without burning the bumper.
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Well I have been rocking an EJ22 swap in my 5spd Loyale for almost a year now. I moved to the desert with the car a little while ago, so the car is driven in a area where the average outside temp is 95-100F. The temp is always OK, oil pressure OK, occasionally I well get a Check Engine Light but it will go on then off.
Yesterday I noticed this:
Is my Exhaust Gas Temp getting too hot (car getting to lean?)?
When I did the EJ swap (as you can see) I did keep the old can and tail pipe, could be caused by the tail pipe being too short?
Thoughts?
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How many of you guys have swaped a turbo loyale radiator into a non-turbo car?
I just FINALLY got around to installing mine and, yea, doesn't quite want to fit. The bolt holes and the bottom pins dont line up (just over 1/2" off).
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Did for me, autozone 120 bucks
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I think that due to most (if not almost all) of the EJ swapped cars being based in the north people have been getting away with underrated cooling systems.
This may be why the knee jerk reaction is something must be wrong with MY radiator, instead of something must be wrong with that configuration.
If these single row EA radiator swapped cars were built as production cars they would be massively recalled everywhere south of northern California.
Simply put the single row EA radiator is NOT THE CORRECT radiator for this application, you may get away with it in the north (MN, WA, OR, etc) but it is still not correct.
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I drove the this car HARD in WA for about 1500 miles right after the swap and the temp was always on the low side, fans really didnt come on, all was OK.
The loyale also had a new OEM thermostat, waterpump etc on that trip.
Now loading the loyale slightly past mx gross and driving non stop into the desert of CA at 80mph is a slightly different test.
My thoughts are, if your going to invest that much time and money into one of these cars replace ALL of the seals on the engine and through in a 2 row turbo EA radataor or a EJ radiator.
If I could only have my EJ swapped loyale with a single row (naturally aspirated EA) radiator I would just get a different kind of car as it is not dependable for this kind of work in that configuration.
also the leaking I mentioned earlier was due to a inferior hose, after replacing it the original single row still had heat issues during the drive down and even on short hops down here in the desert.
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Well I loaded up my EJ swapped loyale a bit above max gross for a move from the NW to the FAR SW. I was averaging around 75-80mph the whole time with the pushbutton 5spd.
First off here is what I have in the car.
EJ 2.2 new seals (minus a few which we will get to)
XT6 clutch kit
EA temp gauge probe is mounted on the cross over
EA oil pres is mounted on a adapter
most else is stock rolling on toyos.
My findings:
I dont know how most of you guys drive, but that crappy NA EA radiator DOES NOT WORK FOR EJ SWAPPED CARS! Also make sure all your radiator hoses are heavy duty and of high quality.
I had a new lower hose get a tear in it by the hose clamp, replaced with a heavy duty unit and now no leaks.
Even with full coolant the engine would get over 3/4 deflection on the temp guage, a little higher going through the passes.
For these swaps use a turbo radiator or a EJ radiator.
Next is oil leaks, no matter how good the seals look on a engine swap out ALL the seals, not only is it the PROPER way to do things, it's just plain smart. About 300 miles into my trip my right side valve cover (which looked "good" and were not replaced with the swap) started to weep.
The EA oil pressure adapter needs to be sealed, this item also started to weep, I removed it and used some teflon tape, fixixing the issue.
Aside from that the car preformed really well, also I also havent seen any other loyales in SoSoCal!
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Nothung in neutral and the bearings were just done (the ones that needed doing that is). Hmm?
What would be the other signs if it was the:
Engine?
Tranny?
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The speedo is connected and I noticed a slight clicking in other gears as well today (still very faint).
Axles?
I've also noticed my pass side valve cover has developed a significant leak.
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It's really faint, it may be in other gears as w ll. Otherwise 2nd seems fine.
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When heavily accelerating a EJ22 5spd pushbutton 4wd loyale I get a very faint clicking (about 1 click every half second or so) from 1000 - 2500 RPM in 2nd gear?
Oil pres OK
I can turn the wheel all the way to the lock and drive in circles (both R and L) w/o any noise
thoughts?
Thanks
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AutoZone has a XT6 clutch kit for $130 something.
I've been driving the heck out of the car since the swap and seems like a good clutch thus far.
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The best way to have a sway bar if your going to wheel a Subaru, is to take a hacksaw, cut it in half, and throw it away (the swaybar:rolleyes:)
That's the issue, I still drive the loyale on the road and I like to get into my corners lol
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People are getting a little touchy on this site lol
I just thought it would be nice to be able to disconnect it without tools and not have it just hang down to cause problems wile off road.
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Well I have to get a new swaybar endlink bushing (guess now comes the measuring as to what size my 89' 4wd N/A loyale has).
So I was thinking, are there any detachable end links, i.e. pull a pin and the sway bar stores in the rear position for off-road, drive back on road move the swaybar down, lock it and go.
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I am an A&P and was a Master Mechanic... there are degrees of A&P and I think you are referring to small shops or T Hanger environments.
It's a different world of thinking, the consequences of any failure are high and their is no statute of limitations on the work performed. I am still liable for any work I performed on hundreds of aircraft from a variety of carriers...
that being said, it's unlikely you'd find an A&P that wants to deal with someone else's greasy car problems. A small shop may take the work if they really had nothing better to do, but I think that'd be the exception, and not the rule and I'd wonder why they were taking car work
Everyone's got bills to pay, and 30+ bucks a hour CASH is not that bad for a guy to do a simple job after hours. You can find allot of guys working at small strips that are more then happy to earn a few quicks bucks on the side. Doubt they would do body work lol, but a brake job or something sure
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Unfortunately most of the people I see working on cars are Ftards that couldn't amount to anything (druggies, dropouts and the like), think of a "beauty school" but for guys.
Now once in a while you will see someone who has a passion for it, who really likes to see a project through, unfortunately these people are few a far between. This type of person also tends to overextend them self and under quote on time (take what they say and times it by 1.5).
My suggestion, hunt for someone who knows their chit.
One idea go to a small airports and try to find a A&P (this is a FAA licensed aircraft mechanic), they tend to be a more on their game (as the result of half azz work is grave for them). Allot of times you can get them to help out on their off time (I've had work done for 20-35 per hr). The only problem is they don't have access to lifts and automotive only tools. Just a thought!
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So you added oil and your pres went up? Sound like your loosing oil, see any oil under the engine? compression?
I would keep a eye on the engine temp if I were you.
Loyale vs tree
in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
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I've been swamped lately, I gave those numbers you gave me a call and will make a deal so I can get the Loyale back together. Their prices are a little steep though, I hope I don't end up spending enough to just buy a clunkered out Loyale in Seattle lol. Besides who buys Loyale parts in SoCal!