ae101 fxgt buying tips??

[redline racer]

Looking at buying a ae101 1992 fxgt. Is there any common problems with this model i should look for?

[Dell'Orto]

Just the superstrut, if it has it. Otherwise they're a good solid Toyota

[Twolitre]

Lack of engine power?
Just kidding, gearbox synchros will be worn on thrashed, higher K's models, check oil to see if it's clean and correct level, same with coolant.
Ask owner for any receipts for things such as cambelts and routine servicing.

[redline racer]

Forgive my ignorance but how can i identify wether it is superstrut or not? (other than the sticker on the side )

[Dell'Orto]

The flares on the wheel arches Bigger brakes than non SS too

[Twolitre]

Superstrut will look like whats in the pic below.
I'm not sure if you're familiar with conventional McPherson strut but super strut is fairly similar with an extra link and control arm, don't let it put you off though as it does help the car handle very nicely and if you need replacement parts Mr Revhead can do good deals on genuine Toyota replacement parts.

[aesc]

Also another explanation of Super Strut

http://www.geocities.com/fxgt20/

I think this is GT Girl's site, some good info on 101 fxgts there

[20v FX-GT]

Also another explanation of Super Strut

http://www.geocities.com/fxgt20/

I think this is GT Girl's site, some good info on 101 fxgts there

Hey, I made that site - GT Girls car though.

Another thing to look at when buying a 101 FX (and any 20v) is the VVT pulley - if its done over 140kms chances are it needs replacing - you will be able to hear it.

[Mr Revhead]

yup the vvt pulley can make some noise... but its best to test it.. a lto off ppl reckon their car has a stuffed pulley when in fact its another noise....
they arent too bad to replace though, certainly not as dear as the blacktop ones.

they wont harm the engine at all, but they can jam in one position and lose power/drivibility

[CozmoNz]

yup the vvt pulley can make some noise... but its best to test it.. a lto off ppl reckon their car has a stuffed pulley when in fact its another noise....
they arent too bad to replace though, certainly not as dear as the blacktop ones.

they wont harm the engine at all, but they can jam in one position and lose power/drivibility

HAHA, EXCACTLY! found out what it is then!! thanks revhead ^_^

[redline racer]

Cheers for the info.
What sort of noise does a worn vvt pulley make?

[Mr Revhead]

dunno, never heard one in person.

have seen the test procedure etc some where... ill see if i can find it

[Mr Revhead]

found the vid

http://www.rollamods.com/video.htm

test is to apply 12v to the pulley
if noise stops, its the pulley

cheers to the legned that is rollamods

[Dell'Orto]

Cheers for the info.
What sort of noise does a worn vvt pulley make?

Like a very quick rattly noise at startup if it isnt too rooted, but a constant tappetty kind of noise if its totally stuffed.

[GTCRSHR]

Cheers for the info.
What sort of noise does a worn vvt pulley make?

Like a very quick rattly noise at startup

i get that sorta noise

[20v FX-GT]

they arent too bad to replace though, certainly not as dear as the blacktop ones.

I thought the blacktop ones were cheaper - what prices are we talking?

[20v FX-GT]

Like a very quick rattly noise at startup if it isnt too rooted, but a constant tappetty kind of noise if its totally stuffed.

I'd say more like the other way around. Its pretty normal for them to make a slight tapping noise when the engine is warmed up. If it does it on startup it means that the fluid has leaked out of it while sitting and there is no fluid it in until oil pressure builds up - it shouldn't have to rely on oil pressure. If it can't hold the fluid it will rattle more and more.

[Dell'Orto]

I dont know, the few that I've heard have done that? Heh, maybe the one I thought was stuffed wasnt as bad after all

[CozmoNz]

mine seems to be very annoying @ idle... tick tick tick tick etc

but i gotta reset my tps so, it might just be normel and im thinking my vvt is playing up.

pretty sure its working though... pulls hard throughout the entire revrange, no *waiting for power up high* or *good amount of pull down low, no high end* etc.

well, this from a 20v perceptive no 3sge boys going *what! torque! a 1.6 has no torque!*

[redline racer]

Cheers guys thanks 4 all the info