1984 Toyota Camry / Vista with 1.8l turbo diesel 1C (4 Viewers)

[PerryParts]

I wonder if @PerryParts has the technology. I've got a set of his 3D printed bump stops on my 100 series and I was surprised and how well made they are.

What do you think, if someone sent you a rubber bushings could you wave your magic wand over it and someone print a similar part?
>>Quick re-cap, I'm chasing down some rubber bushings on my old Toyota and I can't find any options, anywhere.

I'm always open to trying my technology in new applications. It's not always a perfect match for the use case, but there's a shocking number of good applications. (I'm currently running 3DP control arm bushings... 2 years on them so far)
If you can provide some measurements for a preliminary design, I'd be open to trying this idea out with you. Please shoot me an email patrick@perryparts.com

 

[Mike NXP]

I'm always open to trying my technology in new applications. It's not always a perfect match for the use case, but there's a shocking number of good applications. (I'm currently running 3DP control arm bushings... 2 years on them so far)
If you can provide some measurements for a preliminary design, I'd be open to trying this idea out with you. Please shoot me an email patrick@perryparts.com

Thanks Patrick, this project will unfortunately fall down to the bottom of my to-do list but the it's nice to know you'd be willing to give it a go. I lack garage space and tools, plus I like driving this car so I don't want to take it all apart until it warms up outside.

 

[Mike NXP]

Fuel Filter Change Interval Toyota 1C
Does anyone have a suggestion on when to replace the fuel filter? I recently swapped in a fresh filter so I'm good for a while but is this like a once every few years type of thing, or maybe more often?

The filter is a metal canister style so I can't see inside of it and it's not all that easy to get it out and swapped so I don't want to have to replace it unless necessary.

 

[Eurasiaoverland]

I think the interval is 24,000 km on my diesel Hilux, though if your diesel supply is of consistently high quality you could push this further. The water trap sensor in the fiter will let you know if your source has water contamination.

 

[Mike NXP]

I think the interval is 24,000 km on my diesel Hilux, though if your diesel supply is of consistently high quality you could push this further. The water trap sensor in the fiter will let you know if your source has water contamination.

Thanks for the info. I remember seeing reference to 24000 KM in the service manual . Im going to have to dive back in one day to confirm...

Im still getting used to diesel in colder temps....I noticed that my local fuel station now has a sign next to pump that says the #2 blend is now winter formulated down to -10F. For below those temps they suggest the switch over to winter blended with 50/50 #2 and #1.

Im not sure I even need to use anti-gel/fuel additive stuff given this info but I find myself still using it anyway ...

Overnight temps are around 15degF. The engine starts without any issues but it'll be getting colder soon.


>> What temps would folks consider it necessary to plug in the block heater? Sub zero F?

 

[AirheadNut]

I would plug in when it gets cold enough to have rough starts. It certainly doesn't hurt anything to plug in on chilly nights even if it doesn't really need it. I run my diesel coolant heater for half an hour on sub-15ºF mornings and the engine starts like it is a summer day, with heat out of the vents immediately.

 

[Mike NXP]

I would plug in when it gets cold enough to have rough starts. It certainly doesn't hurt anything to plug in on chilly nights even if it doesn't really need it. I run my diesel coolant heater for half an hour on sub-15ºF mornings and the engine starts like it is a summer day, with heat out of the vents immediately.

Good to know. Its still been warm enough here during the day and then just dips down to the teens at night. The old 1C has been starting up just fine but I figure if it gets any colder I should consider plugging it in.

Same goes for the fuel. If the pump says the #2 is good down to -10F I am going to keep running that. However paranoia has me adding a few splashed of anti-gel because I don't know, seems like I should.

I'll avoid the true 'winter bled' unless temps will stay under -10F for multiple days

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Must have missed you on your last trip to the valley, will try to catch up next go around. Have fun out there!

 

[AirheadNut]

Good to know. Its still been warm enough here during the day and then just dips down to the teens at night. The old 1C has been starting up just fine but I figure if it gets any colder I should consider plugging it in.

Same goes for the fuel. If the pump says the #2 is good down to -10F I am going to keep running that. However paranoia has me adding a few splashed of anti-gel because I don't know, seems like I should.

I'll avoid the true 'winter bled' unless temps will stay under -10F for multiple days

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Must have missed you on your last trip to the valley, will try to catch up next go around. Have fun out there!

I’ve never used anything other than the #2 diesel at the pumps. Didn’t try starting at -44°F last winter (neighbor’s F250 gelled and we had to tow it into the shop to warm up) but I have started at -25°F without issue.

I’ll be back in the Flathead this coming weekend, would love to meet up if you’ve got time.

 

[Mike NXP]

I’ve never used anything other than the #2 diesel at the pumps. Didn’t try starting at -44°F last winter (neighbor’s F250 gelled and we had to tow it into the shop to warm up) but I have started at -25°F without issue.

I’ll be back in the Flathead this coming weekend, would love to meet up if you’ve got time.

Ah, yeah so maybe that winter blend of #1 and #2 isn't really all that necessary. I suspect if we get many days of subzero temps I will probably take another vehicle anyway, something from the 21st century.

Right on man, I should be more free this weekend. Message me when you're coming back around

 

[Mike NXP]

I started Googling around today, bored at work. I found this video of a Camry with a 1C-T motor.

However I was impressed with how strong his engine and turbo sounded. That whine from the turbo is something that I certainly do not hear on my engine, but I assume is a good noise?? He also has a fancy blue colored valve cover., ohh la la.... Then again the engine seems to be smoking alot. I dont know WTF this guy is up to lol but it was cool to see a video of the 1CT


Reading comments and he says this, what does it mean though?
" ..... very much like a tractor and the turbo sounds are awesome from open down pipe"

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[AirheadNut]

Open downpipe means he’s chopped the exhaust off shortly after the turbo and is running without any kind of muffler. You’ll certainly hear a lot more turbo whistle and noise that way, but it can also be obnoxious to drive around like that as it creates a lot of drone in the cabin.

 

[Mike NXP]

Open downpipe means he’s chopped the exhaust off shortly after the turbo and is running without any kind of muffler. You’ll certainly hear a lot more turbo whistle and noise that way, but it can also be obnoxious to drive around like that as it creates a lot of drone in the cabin.

Ahha, yeah I don't like the idea of that one bit.

Well at least it still sounds like an old school bus , that's an exciting noise for me to listen to as well

 

[Mike NXP]

The Camry made it through our winter without really any issues to note, until now.....I paired it with some 14" studded snow tires and it was able to rally through everything.

OK so here's the latest problem :

• Battery is completely dead without any signs of weakness. I put my jumper pack on the battery and all the electrical works and the engine turns over but
• My glow plug light doesn't turn on anymore

So I shoot down to the store and put in a new battery ( larger group size than what was in there )

• All electric works, lights, interior dash, etc.
• The engine turns over and will eventually start but the glow plug light still doesn't turn on
• I do notice the glow plug light illuminates intermittently when cranking the engine over.

There is a little like fuse relay thingy marked Glow Plug under the hood but IDK how to test it. I'm assuming since the light illuminates intermittently that the fuse is OK but IDK

Anyone out there want to help point me in the right direction here?


Edit*
I do hear some relays clicking under the hood when I turn the key to the on position. Perhaps the system is working and the light on dash is s***ting out on me.

 

[Mike NXP]

Forgot I've got the service manual for this motor.

Relevant info below.

 

[Mike NXP]

OK so I put a volt meter on each glow plug. With the key in the on position they seem to be getting power. Starting around 2V and slowly climbing. I let it climb to about 4v and that took like 5-10 seconds. Manual calls for 6V which I expect it would have gotten to eventually

I think this sort of tells me the system is working but maybe the dash light is the problem. I'm going to ignore it for a while and see if it fixes itself

 

[sodafeld1]

haha, self healing cars are rare! you want fresh hot glow for beautiful crisp ignition.

 

[AirheadNut]

Something seems off with that; pretty sure the glow system should provide 6v right away and then taper off.

 

[Mike NXP]

haha, self healing cars are rare! you want fresh hot glow for beautiful crisp ignition.

Fingers crossed lol

Something seems off with that; pretty sure the glow system should provide 6v right away and then taper off.

Shoot, I was hoping the dash light was just acting up... s***... I'll poke around a bit more and see if anything stands out .

 

[Eurasiaoverland]

Check earth (grounds), check your relays as per the FSM.

There is a chap on the 70 Series forum who diagnosed bad resistors on the glowplug controller, that may be deeper than you want to dive in.

Someone will be along soon to recommend you fit a Wilson switch!

 

[AirheadNut]

Someone will be along soon to recommend you fit a Wilson switch!

I suspect you’re right!