chasinthemirage Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Fairmont has a coolant leak from one of the heater bypass hoses. I cut the end off the hose and replaced the clamp. Leaking less than it was but still weeping. The metal pipe is fairly crusty but it's a bit of a nightmare to get to as it's under the inlet manifold. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighLUX Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Remove pipe wire wheel then build up with Jb weld sand and sealing again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 1 hour ago, chasinthemirage said: Fairmont has a coolant leak from one of the heater bypass hoses. I cut the end off the hose and replaced the clamp. Leaking less than it was but still weeping. The metal pipe is fairly crusty but it's a bit of a nightmare to get to as it's under the inlet manifold. Any ideas? You're fucked. I've just recently replaced all those hoses on mine. You'll have to take the manifold off to reach anything. Check the distributor cap, rotor and leads while you're in there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87creepin Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 I was doing a timing belt job on my 4afe corolla and re-used the hollow locating pin. I didn't put it back in properly and unfortunately the pin came out and have to re-do the job. Said pin fits in this highlighted bit However I can't find a part no for a new one so off to the wreckers it is. I've been told to 'flare' it out before installing, is there any other tips as this is my 2nd timing belt job and 1st with a spring tensioner.. Or do I tap a thread and install a bolt perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg193 Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 https://www.amayama.com/en/part/toyota/9024906006 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87creepin Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 I ordered that, but that's for the spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpr Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Yeah the bit your after is part of the oil pump. They usually stuck in there pretty good, not something that would just come out. hole maybe flogged out and may need to look into other options, if just falls out. rather than the factory part 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasinthemirage Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 On 21/09/2022 at 19:19, HighLUX said: Remove pipe wire wheel then build up with Jb weld sand and sealing again Sweet will give this a go, cheers! On 21/09/2022 at 19:37, igor said: You're fucked. I've just recently replaced all those hoses on mine. You'll have to take the manifold off to reach anything. Check the distributor cap, rotor and leads while you're in there. I was worried that might be the case, managed to do the hose by forcing my arm through a gap but it wasn't easy. Might give it a birthday while I'm there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 You must have remarkably thin arms Sam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 On 20/09/2022 at 06:21, RUNAMUCK said: Have you tried running it in gear on axle stands? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizzl Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 On 20/09/2022 at 06:21, RUNAMUCK said: Have you tried running it in gear on axle stands? Yarp. had it running again today, and noticed the revs increased when the clutch was pushed in. hmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg193 Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Sweet mother of jebus this is a life changer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoom Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 25 minutes ago, ajg193 said: Sweet mother of jebus this is a life changer Eh? What does "locked in place" actually mean? I've only had drills slipping with larger sizes if they get caught on a dag. But I've never had the ratchet chuck come undone by itself. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datlow Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 31 minutes ago, ajg193 said: Sweet mother of jebus this is a life changer How so, cant say mine have a habit of falling out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mof Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Sounds like it belongs in the ocd Barry thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasinthemirage Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 I've bypassed the heater in the Fairmont as it's more admin than I have time for at the moment. I've run a hose from the outlet from the thermostat housing to the coolant hardline that runs around the back of the engine and goes to the water pump, bypassing both the heater tap and core. Because of where it has to run through the inlet manifold it's got a fairly tight bend in it and is on the verge of collapsing on itself. The original bypass that links the two pipes is still in place so there's a small but constant coolant flow, if the hose that I've added does collapse will this cause any issues? I can't see it being any different to having the heater tap closed (which is no longer fitted) but it's been a sec since I've done any car stuff and I want to make sure I haven't missed anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrstar Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 On 26/09/2022 at 14:22, shizzl said: Yarp. had it running again today, and noticed the revs increased when the clutch was pushed in. hmmmm Pinion angle, driveshaft length etc.. Has all been covered off yeah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizzl Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 7 hours ago, mjrstar said: Pinion angle, driveshaft length etc.. Has all been covered off yeah? yup yup . I did actually notice the clutch fork has no movement when i looked at it this morning. makes me wonder if the offset of this flywheel is incorrect... or an issue with the master and slave combo.. they are a matched pair of s1 rx7 units. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustHarry Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 What actually happens @shizzl by the first post you did it sounds like motor runs. But when put in gear and try to drive the drive line binds up. Does the motor stall like it's being jammed too? Surely if it's in gear with your foot on the clutch and it still runs there should be nothing wrong with the clutch arrangement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustHarry Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Also take a video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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