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Engine Mechanical

Guide to doing the Ignition timing
http://www.mkiiisupra.net/bbs/showpost.php?p=11843

Engine Cover Painting
http://forums.scionzone.com/smf/index.php?topic=1142

Timing Belt & Water Pump
http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/knowledge/index.php?page=index_v2&id=175&c=7

change a cambelt on a Toyota Celica GT4 ST205
http://www.gtfours.co.uk/how_to/cambelt/cambelt.htm

toyota special tools FIND toyota special tools audi special tools - mmk4mkt
http://www.toolss.com/toyota-special-tools.asp

22R/RE/REC/RET Timing Chain Replacement Instructions
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/EngineMods/TimingChain.shtml

Tundra 2uzfe block swap in Lexus SC400/LS400
http://www.lextreme.com/2uzfe_block_swap.html

5SFE Motor Mount How-to
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=198811

Weep Hole Plug Repair
http://www.ih8mud.com/tech/weephole.php

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Oil (Lubrication)

Oil and Oil Filter Application Guide
http://www.customtacos.com/tech/index.php?article=4

Installing a GReddy Oil Catch Can Guide ['04]
http://vamp.darkravers.net/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=139

Oil Cooler Replacement Hoses
http://www.mr2garage.com/mr2-knowledgebase/oil+cooler+replacement+hoses.html

Oil Test Results
http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/TechTips/blackstone_lab.aspx

The benefits of synthetic oil and why.....
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/kb.php?mode=article&k=72

34 Prius Tips You May Not Know
http://scottelkin.com/archive/2005/10/13/4479.aspx

Oil and filter change
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/kb.php?mode=article&k=30

Oil Pan Gasket Replacement
http://www.ih8mud.com/tech/oilpan.php

change Lexus transmission oil leak/gasket
http://www.lextreme.com/tran.html

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Air Intake

Porting Intake Manifold [03.09.03]
http://vamp.darkravers.net/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=64

Change an Automotive Air Filter Air Cleaner
http://www.2carpros.com/how_to/change_air_filter.htm

TPS Calibration (With Pics) for Honda Lovers - 193812
http://www.pakwheels.com/forums/performance-modification-tune-up-preventive....pics-honda-lovers

Lexus Intake Modification BFI
http://www.lextreme.com/BFI.htm

2G Prius K&N Air Filter Install
http://www.vfaq.net/mods/AirFilter.html

Easy Custom RAI [08.25.01]
http://vamp.darkravers.net/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=87

2000 Toyota Rav4.2 1Azfe Throttle Body And Icv Idle Control Valve Cleaning
http://www.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=128068

Cruiser Carb Info
http://www.ih8mud.com/tech/carbinfo.php

Air Elbow Removal
http://www.4runners.org/writeups/airbox/index.html

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Ignition

Guide to doing the Ignition timing
http://www.mkiiisupra.net/bbs/showpost.php?p=11843

Spark Plug Wire Test
http://www.mr2.com/TEXT/DavidKucharczyk/ignition.html

Magnecor leads
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/kb.php?mode=article&k=14

Changing Sparkplugs
http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/TechTips/change_sparkplug.aspx

Change The Distributor Cap, Rotor, Spark Plugs, and Plug Wires on a MkII
http://www.mr2.com/ARTICLE/Mk2_IgnitionMaintenance.html

How to Replace the Distributors & Rotors
http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/ignition/distributor_rotor.html

ECU Diagnostic Codes
http://www.challoner.com/mr2/tech/diagnostics.html

Replacing the Spark Plugs [01.26.02]
http://vamp.darkravers.net/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=77

How to Advance Your Ignition Timing
http://www.toyotacelicaonline.com/timing.htm

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Cooling

Timing Belt & Water Pump
http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/knowledge/index.php?page=index_v2&id=175&c=7

Thermostat Replacement - How to Replace Your Car Thermostat by
http://www.automedia.com/Keep_Your_Eye_on_the_Thermostat/ccr20041201th/1

OBX Radiator Hoses
http://groups.msn.com/Sorensonbrian/obxradiatorhoses.msnw

Flush Radiator Coolant
http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/knowledge/index.php?page=index_v2&id=189&c=7

Water Pump Replacement - Faq
http://www.ttora.com/wiki/index.php/Water_Pump_Replacement

Head Coolant Leak
http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/TechTips/head_coolant_leak.aspx

Replace Thermostat
http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14708

How to Replace the Thermostat
http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/cooling/thermostat.html

Choosing The Right Coolant
http://www.popularmechanics.com/how_to_central/automotive/1272436.html

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Fuel System

Supra Fuel Line
http://www.tscperformance.com/supra_fuelfeed.html

Remove Your Fuel Rail and Have it Calibrated
http://www.mr2.com/ARTICLE/RemoveYourFuelRail.html

Fuel Filter Replacement - 3.0 V6 Engine
http://www.yotatech.com/f128/fuel-filter-replacement-3-0-v6-engine-76356/

2000 Toyota Rav4.2 1Azfe Throttle Body And Icv Idle Control Valve Cleaning
http://www.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=128068

Fuel Injector Cleaning
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?threadid=80

replace the heater hoses on top of the fuel tank
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/kb.php?mode=article&k=53

Fuel Filter Location
http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=37382

Lexus oil pump, toyota oil pump, SC400 oil pump, LS400 oil pump
http://www.lextreme.com/Lexus-oil-pump.html

7MGE & 1UZFE Injectors
http://www.lextreme.com/7mge.html

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Emission Control (O2, PCV, EGR)

Downstream Oxygen O2 Sensor replacement
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/103-3rd-4th-generation-1992-1996-1997-200....-replacement.html

PCV valve
http://groups.msn.com/Sorensonbrian/yourwebpage.msnw

Changing the Primary O2 Sensor [04.17.03]
http://vamp.darkravers.net/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=86

Oxygen (02) Simulator Installation
http://www.solaraguy.com/viewtopic.php?t=30312

EGR removal - 83 2F desmog
http://www.ih8mud.com/tech/2f-egr.php

How to Inspect & Replace the Main Oxygen Sensors
http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/EFI/mainoxygensensor.html

MkII O2 Sensor Diagnosis
http://www.mr2.com/TEXT/MkII_O2_Sensor.html

Resetting your Air/Fuel Mixture Ratio
http://www.6gc.net/howto/reset_your_air_fuel_ratio

Toyota Truck Diesel Conversion FAQ and Guide
http://www.vpizza.org/~jmeehan/toyotadiesel/

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Exhaust

Detailed Instructions To Upgrade Your Exhaust
http://www.mr2.com/ARTICLE/UpgradeYourExhaust.html

Exhaust Install
http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/brandpages/toyota/131_0206_1985_toyota_4runner_exhaust/index.html

4-1 Headers
http://groups.msn.com/Sorensonbrian/headers.msnw

Installing a Header on the 7A-FE
http://www.6gc.net/howto/install_7afe_header

Toyota Truck Diesel Conversion FAQ and Guide
http://www.vpizza.org/~jmeehan/toyotadiesel/

IS300 Header Install
http://www.vmdesigns.net/ish300.html

Axle-back Adjustable Exhaust Hanger
http://www.club-tc.com/forums/engine/1785-axle-back-adjustable-exhaust-hanger.html

How to Remove the Front Exhaust Pipe & Catalytic Converters
http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/exhaust/fpipe.html

Drivetrain Repair Info
http://shell.deru.com/~sgn1/AW11/Enginere.htm

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Electronics (ECU)

2G Prius Tach Install
http://www.vfaq.net/mods/Tach.html

fit a Dastek Unichip to a Toyota Celica GT4
http://www.gtfours.co.uk/how_to/dastek/dastek.htm

Check the diagnostics codes
http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=35920

IMOC How to - Resetting the ECU
http://www.imoc.co.uk/technical/howto/ResetECU.htm

ECU Diagnostic Codes
http://www.challoner.com/mr2/tech/diagnostics.html

Installing an Apexi S-AFC II on the ST
http://www.6gc.net/howto/install_apexi_safc2

Lexus Stand Alone ECU, Adaptronic ECU, SC400 Stand Alone ECU, LS400 Stand Alone ECU
http://www.lextreme.com/adaptronic.html

Install a Speedo Convertor and Delimiter
http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=112141

MK1A ECU Codes
http://www.mr2garage.com/mr2-knowledgebase/mk1a+ecu+codes.html

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Extras (generator, starter, etc.)

Removing/Installing the Starter Motor
http://www.toyotasurf.asn.au/techsite/starter.htm

Fix Your Starter
http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=43897

4Runner timing belt change
http://jaw.iinet.net.au/cars/4runner/timingbelt.html

Toyota Corolla frequently asked questions (FAQ)
http://www.corolland.com/faq.html

Lexus SC400 Alternator, LS400 alternator, GS400 alternator
http://www.lextreme.com/Lexus-Alternator.html

Toyota starter problems and repair
http://www.celicatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=884

Starter Removal & Rebuild
http://www.mr2garage.com/mr2-knowledgebase/starter+removal+%26+rebuild.html

replace Lexus LS400/SC400 Alternator
http://www.lextreme.com/alternator.html

Drive Belt Renewal/Maintenance
http://www.toyotasurf.asn.au/techsite/drivebelts.htm

more . . .

Forced Induction

Installation Manual for TRD 2.4L/2.7L Supercharger
http://www.customtacos.com/tech/index.php?article=48

Installing Engine Bay Fans
http://www.turbomr2.com/MR2/HowTo/Engine_Fans/Engine%20Bay%20Fans%20TOC.htm

TURBO BOOST FIX.
http://www.toyotasurf.asn.au/techsite/turboboostfix.htm

HKS 4AGTE turbo Manual
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/kb.php?mode=article&k=103

Install The Greddy Blow Off Valve
http://www.mr2.com/ARTICLE/GReddyBOVInstall.html

GReddy Intercooler Installation on a MkII
http://www.mr2.com/ARTICLE/GReddyIC_Install.html

TRD Supercharger Installation
http://www.lextreme.com/PDF/2UZTRD.pdf

Turbocharge your 7A-FE
http://www.6gc.net/howto/turbocharge_your_7afe

Blitz Dual Turbo Timer Installation
http://www.mr2.com/ARTICLE/BlitzTT.html

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