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Engine coolant, horn, plugs...etc...

Discussion in 'Powertrain' started by CorollaULEV, May 18, 2005.

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    CorollaULEV Guest

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    coolant, horn, plugs...etc...

    So, in the past few days, I've done some stuff....and stuff...

    I replaced the coolant (seems to be getting really slimy around the radiator cap).

    I went to the junkyard and pulled the horn from a 1990 Camry and put it onto my Corolla.

    I replaced spark plugs with the NGK iridium IX's.

    I've also ordered Digimoto 3.7 with the ISO elm-scan interface. Can't wait to get that and play around with it!

    I replaced the engine oil and used 1 quart of 5W-40 since my oil pressure seems to run REALLY LOW when the temp is high and I rev the engine or drive 75mph+ (runs around 45psi @ 3000rpms - TOO LOW!). It didn't help...oh well. Guess I'm destined to throw a rod anytime now.

    Late,
    Trav
    CorollaULEV, May 18, 2005
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    Well, you ARE driving a corolla and rods/rod bearings are our #1 enemy
    starion88esir, May 18, 2005
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    Funny thing, though. Oil pressure will STAY 50-55psi @ 3000rpms until I start revving the engine. If I redline it or start driving more than 75, then the pressure almost instantly falls to 45psi. If I drive really nice or idle the motor, the pressure will come back up to 50-55, which is alright.

    Trav
    CorollaULEV, May 19, 2005
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