Well I was quite productive this weekend. Got quite a few things checked off my list that I have been procrastinating about.
17.
Replace tired stock 22re radiator (All Aluminum Nippon)Got the shroud and old radiator out.
I have to say the 3RZ has this amazing drain nipple for the block which made draining a breeze!
The new radiator had a bent mounting bracket that I had to take the vice grips to. Got it bent as straight as I could and the radiator mounted right up.
18.
Replace stock 3RZ thermostat with 180* (LCE sells it and its accompanying o-ring)While I was in there I decided to upgrade the thermostat to the 180* one.
Results after the new rad and thermostat. Block was at 198* before.
21.
Belts are squealing on acceleration (replace with Toyota bando belts sourced from dealer)Did the belts since I had the rad out and they had been lightly squealing on acceleration.
22.
Replace spark plugs and wires (NGK wires & Plugs)Did the plugs and wires I've had lying around since Christmas as well.
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After:
That took up my Saturday. Sunday I had a range day.
My 229 hanging out with my father in law's M&Ps.
100 yds with red dot sight on my AR. Need some work.
