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idrivemyself · 08-26-2003, 03:45 AM

the gen 1 has been having a rough idle when stopped at lights lately. rough enough that the hood shakes up and down about 1" to 1 1/2".

the oil was changed about 600 mi. ago, and it only occours when in drive. as soon as the shift to N is made, everything smooths out.

any insight is greatly appreciated. thanks.

uluahunta · 08-26-2003, 03:53 AM

check plugs and wires cap and rotor, something is faulty might be plugs are too old and not firing or a wire might just be loose. it only does it at idle because the intensity of the spark is less so it is easier to miss.

idrivemyself · 08-26-2003, 04:00 AM

i hadn't thought about it being the plugs... and they do need to be replaced... sounds like a DIY for tomorrow!

any recomends on which plugs to pick up? i've heard that Denso's are TRD's top plug, this would imply that i should get a set for my camry!

FRITO · 08-26-2003, 01:33 PM

hey my 1990 camry does this also. It is alot worse at idle when in drive when my ac is on. it shakes worse than my bass does.

i think i need to replace my plugs or something. i have no idea what a plug is or where its located. can someone help me out?

ps: when in nuetral, everything is fine and smooth.

thx

88 LE · 08-26-2003, 06:24 PM

Check your motor mounts. The front and rear could be busted causing excessive engine movement at idle.

Frito: The sparkplugs are screwed into the head on a gen 2. To access them you need to remove the sparkplug wires, just pull up on the boot (don't yank on it by the wire).

Then you use a 3/8" drive rachet, 3/8" drive extension (6" long will do), and a 5/8" sparkplug socket.

88 LE · 08-26-2003, 06:27 PM

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Originally posted by idrivemyself
any recomends on which plugs to pick up? i've heard that Denso's are TRD's top plug, this would imply that i should get a set for my camry!

Denso or NGK.

Either one will work just fine. Just make sure you gap them properly.

idrivemyself · 08-27-2003, 12:53 AM

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Originally posted by 88 LE
Check your motor mounts. The front and rear could be busted causing excessive engine movement at idle.

i had thought about this being the problem, then figured that they'll get replaced when a new engine went in.

88 LE · 08-27-2003, 03:10 AM

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Originally posted by idrivemyself

i had thought about this being the problem, then figured that they'll get replaced when a new engine went in.

Haha... Thats one way to fix it.

idrivemyself · 08-27-2003, 04:16 AM

thats the way to fix it!

88 LE · 08-27-2003, 07:10 AM

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thats the way to fix it!

Hahah... lol..

Drive up to Sacto. with $2000 and i'll take care of it for ya. If it don't fit i'll weld that sumbitch in there like Monster Garage.

idrivemyself · 08-27-2003, 01:30 PM

so you'll fit the 3S-GTE for $500? i think i could go for that.

just lemme find that spare $2k first...

idrivemyself · 08-27-2003, 01:34 PM

MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! my sleeper will owN jo0!

side note: even running at 225 hp, my hp to weight ratio will be 9.3 to 1.... MUAHAHAHAHAHA!

i suddenly feel very evil.

88 LE · 08-27-2003, 04:04 PM

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Originally posted by idrivemyself
so you'll fit the 3S-GTE for $500? i think i could go for that.

No. The extra $500 is for extra parts that we need to make it a legal swap. Might be more then $500 extra, I dunno.

Remember that motors from Japan don't have smog equip.

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just lemme find that spare $2k first...

Heheh...

idrivemyself · 08-27-2003, 04:44 PM

smog equipment restricts flow!

besides, i don't live in cali! i won't be needing those items... :P