2013 Sequoia Limited to TRD FAUX build now with BOOST!

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Sounds sinister.....we need to see some highway runs!!!!!!!

 

Solution to losing belts was the Hydraulic tensioner and belt 2 sizes smaller.
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https://vimeo.com/926737332

 

This happened today.

 

How's she runnin?

 

Great, 400 miles more before the oil change & I can really find out, that was less than 5k RPMs.

 

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Drove the BMW a bit over 40 miles round trip on the freeway. It's a freaking blast!

 

The bung is in!

 

Car running just in time for over 85 temps & of course it is raining!

0&I washed the Sequoia yesterday wheeeeeeee

It is huge, tall & a pita to wash.

 

Meanwhile back at the Tree.....

Last Saturday I went to replace my spark plugs, the first plug I pulled front of the engine, driver side had a huge amount of oil in it.

Auto Nation Tempe, did the Cam Tower repair 4/6/23. I called to make an appointment to get it fixed under their 12 month, 12k warranty, (it is under 7k miles) they hemmed & hawed about paying for a loaner. I said the spark plug tubes were not leaking when I gave it to them ergo they messed it up.

The manager called back, said I have to get it in by Saturday, there is no "grandfathering" from making the appointment last month. I said I have an appointment Saturday, now I have to change my alignment appointment Saturday at 9am to bring this in at 7am.

Wheee!

 

The sensor for the AFR/boost gauge is defective. Reads 22.4 when revved and 7.4 at idle.

Searched forums, found it's a known issue if the gauge does not like the ground.

Opened the pita to open center console ran the ground to a bolt holding the gas pedal assy on the car, no change. As I bought the PSB1 direct, called Innovate. After some drama, they are sending another O2 sensor.

I have one I bought for the Sequoia that disappeared, searched and searched, then it occurred to me I put the new one in the box the gauge came in.

Mystery solved!

 

Got the PSB1 "working" but it's readings make no sense. 10.x at idle up to 15 at throttle. WTF?

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I hope that's wrong...What does the stock sensor say?

 

Don't know, there have been O2 error codes so I ordered 2 new ones, Rock Auto sent the wrong ones, waiting for new ones Friday.

 

The M master cylinder & master vac came with a check valve, I put the valve in, brakes are back. New valve is coming tomorrow.

 

Well, you're making me want to put some mods into the M3! I have an oil leak to sort out once it finally gets down to Dallas. And I need to find a good BMW shop around here

 

Took the Tree to Toyota, I get they have to verify themselves but (A) who makes up a spark plug tube full of oil & (B) who opens a valve cover to damage the gasket?

They determined it needs to be replaced & gave me a '24 Highlander loaner. (last year it was a '23 Tacoma)





On the way home I called Firestone. They got me in, I dropped the Z off on the way to the airport to drop my Daughter and it was ready when I got home.

It feels amazing!

 

Got a text from Toyota, bad picture of some dirt under the passenger side valve cover, message says valve cover leak/from the advisor. I call to ask is that the passenger side & am told she is off. I asked to speak to someone else & am dumped into her VM.

Another reason I hate taking my car for service.

 

I got 20mm spacers for the rear & moved the 15mm to the front.

 

Autonation Tempe are thieves, they say the Valve cover gasket on the passenger side is bad as is the front passenger LCA, they did the driver LCA last year, I did not think it made sense not doing both then (they did not do them last year) Makes no sense in under 6k miles they magically went bad. They want 2k to do both, I ordered the gaskets for 40 & am looking for the LCA.

 

Ordered the control arm from Serra Toyota. 290.08 shipped, no tax, free shipping.

Watched this video:
https://youtu.be/oUpTxegQ89Y?feature=shared

How is that 1200+ in labor???

Hardest part is taking off the tire, even on that totally rusted suspension.

 

Felt a bit more in back was warranted, got 25mm, it's perfect!

Sitting a bit high as it has not been moved since jacking it up.

 

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First oil change, magnetic drain plug did a good job, surprisingly clean considering it's a new motor.

I know it is a waste but sending a sample to Blackstone.

 

Motor is "done" all is well & it is amazing!

 

First real wash in months.

 

looks amazing!