Engine troubleshooting - what was wrong with my engine

[@Kapil-Patel]

love the content on your channel, very educational ! I hope you don't mind me asking but what microphone do you use ? I might have a suggestion that could help reduce the white noise.

[@d4a]

+Kapil Patel Thank you, I'm glad you like the content. I'm using Rode videomicro in the first shot and pyle pro pdwm96 wireless lavalier in the rest. I should have removed the wind guard from the videomicro and turned down the volume on the lavalier I think. Im really new to the audio stuff so advice is definitely welcome, thank you.

[@Kapil-Patel]

Rode is a really good for audio. If you currently record the audio at a high volume, turn it down and crank it up in post production. Do a sample test to see if it helps to cut out white noise. DIYPerks - This channel may be useful for cheap mods to your setup. I'm not associated with his channel but the information on light and sound is excellent.

[@reneneron2971]

Very nice and neat job on rebuilding your engine, including retaining the EGR and TViS. I would not use throttle body cleaner to check for vacuum leaks; in addition to being highly flammable, it is also an excellent solvent, and can harm painted surfaces.

[@jeremiahhale5001]

I'm currently rebuilding a red 89 mr2 as a project car. Thinks for posting videos of your rebuild because it's super useful to me ;)

[@legendfifteengameplay4160]

very helpful videos, i wish you could walk me through every step of tuning my 4a-ge for the mr2 i just bought.

[@thedonace213]

So it wasn't due to having Corolla parts? Glad you fixed your problems... a spring failure lol, OST is probably like "I told you so". Good aw11 4age content on youtube is hard to find (nonexistent maybe?), thanks for the videos. Btw, I like how you made your stop motion video into the outro.

[@d4a]

thedonace213 He really did tell me so. My fault for not listening. I have ordered an aw11 distributor just to be 100% sure, worst case I'll just have a spare. Glad the content is helpful, I'm having fun making it. I'm planning to start making more entertaining stuff too. Thanks for watching.

[@Saltfactorynz]

if you don't have a stethoscope to listen to injectors, get a long screw driver put the metal end up against each injector and the handle up to your ear. it will give you the same results. i had to do this to my aw11 when i was having misfiring issues with the 4agze

[@harindugamlath]

Awesome video. Thank you.

[@d4a]

Harindu Gamlath Thank you glad you liked it

[@jeremiahhale5001]

Can you do a video on the vacuum hoses?

[@d4a]

Jeremiah Hale What about them in particular?

[@jeremiahhale5001]

driving 4 answers How they are installed and what they do for the engine.

[@jeremiahhale5001]

I'm rebuilding 4age engine and my Mr2 didn't have the hoses from the old engine. So, if you could show me how they are setup on your engine that would be most helpful!

[@d4a]

+Jeremiah Hale Here you go: www.pbase.com/aw11mr2/image/39827800. This is what I used and how I set em up. The entire gallery in this link is super useful, check it out. This will be more useful in this case than a video I think. Feel free to ask if something isn't clear.

[@jeremiahhale5001]

driving 4 answers This is perfect! Thanks dude

[@DatBlueHusky]

I just delete all the egr shit and just keep the tvis. Makes the engine look much more simpler and less things to cause problems. Also the egr valve is like 30+ years old and sometimes gets stuck causing huge vacuum leaks

[@majorpain7248]

How do u delete it I need help please. I just also came back from drive my mr2 and the dam thing surges all the time when it’s on drive at a stop light and overheats but the head gasket has no leaks and it has a bad rattle when I give it gas and it almost sounds like my flywheel is about to fly please if u can help me

[@DatBlueHusky]

if its overheating, check your thermostat or see if the rad is clogged

[@majorpain7248]

DAT Blue Husky thank u !!!

[@dawntimdelaney8067]

My 2000 bounder motorhome whines when i accelerate engine

[@TrgovacTrgovac]

Suport more this guy exelent yob

[@d4a]

Trgovac77 Trgovac77 Thank you

[@TrgovacTrgovac]

Again thank u for fast answer

[@futtalk2780]

Could you help me out I have a 86 aw11 it has a strong crank but will not turn on. I’ve replaced efi and injector relays I have spark, but I can’t get it to run on its own power. Unless I use starting fluid, but will die immediately, any tips?

[@d4a]

Did you test compression?

[@futtalk2780]

@@d4a yes! All 4 cylinders have excellent compression, I’m thinking could be electrical but I’m not to sure where to start

[@futtalk2780]

Fuel pump is in working order as well

[@ariyapol1111]

How do you replace spark plug tube seal on a 4age? My spark plugs are covered in oil.

[@d4a]

+ariyapol prasertsilps If it's a 16v 4age it doesn't have spark plug tubes and no seals. It might be a worn valve cover gasket. Remove the valve cover and replace the seal, it's fairly easy. Take a look at the grommets underneath the valve cover nuts, they can leak oil too.

[@ariyapol1111]

Thank you!

[@jessjohn6157]

I wouldnt be driving that in the rain, snow or after a car wash due to your placement of the intake filter

[@d4a]

Jess John You're right. I placed a big plastic bag over the filter whenever I washed the car. I got rid of the entire stock setup now. Making something new with bike carbs. Check it out on my channel if you have the time.

[@jessjohn6157]

driving 4 answers just curious what was the total cost of your engine rebuild and where did u get brand new parts like the metal coolant hose attached to water pump

[@d4a]

Jess John I stopped keeping track of the cost. Ballpark is 3.000$ let's say. But it can be done for 1500$..maybe. The parts aren't new, they're restored. Sandblasted and galvanized.

[@dawntimdelaney8067]

I can't find the problem

[@futurestrader6435]

Here's what this video said to me: "Waste 15 minutes of you life and learn nothing". ZZZzzzzzz

[@TrgovacTrgovac]

Znaci daj mi broj ostavio bi ti auto na pregled u nekom od videa sam pito sta radis u zivotu...ako i nisi auto majstor svejedno bi ti povjerio auto u pitanju je clio rs faza 1 2001god 2.0 atmosferac.Imam u planu projekat da uradim nesto tako kao ti .Motor mjenjac blagi tuning ...Ako si zainteresovan dogovoricemo se i placam unaprijed.Poz

[@d4a]

Trgovac77 Trgovac77 Odgovorio sam za cim se bavim, uglavnom nema veze s mehanikom i ovo je samo hobi i ljubav. Jedva stizem sebi raditi, tako da nema sanse da stignem jos jedan projekat. Ali javi se u privatne poruke, mozemo se naci na kafu, popricati, mogu pogledati auto, reci ti gdje sta mozes odraditi itd. Na kanalu ima opcija za privatne poruke.

[@boobbutthole9537]

So iv been having problems with my mr2 not driving after I put into drive. I think it's due to all the cracked vaccum lines could that be the case?

[@d4a]

That's clearly a transmission problem, a cracked vacuum hose can't interfere with the transmission to that extent. Maybe your auto tranny bit the bullet, great opportunity to convert to manual ;)

[@d4a]

That's clearly a transmission problem, a cracked vacuum hose can't interfere with the transmission to that extent. Maybe your auto tranny bit the bullet, great opportunity to convert to manual ;)

[@boobbutthole9537]

@@d4a I can feel it bite down its like the car loses power when you put it into drive. The car was last registered 20 years ago so every line is cracked due to such exposure from those hood vents. Thanks for the reply brha

[@fossickingaroundnaboutgood2567]

What if your car doesn’t start and you have to do it manually