Toyota Crown JZS171 - JDM Barge
Discussion
designforlife said:
Go straight to toyota UK for standard parts, I do that for my JDM toyota bB and have been able to get most things within 2 weeks.
Sod that, got to ICP and get them a LOT cheaper for genuine Toyota parts, they were over 50 quid cheaper per TEMS damper for my Celica years ago.designforlife said:
Always go with toyota brand ATF for Toyota auto boxes, stick to the manufacturers recommendation... toyota auto boxes don't generally like non-Toyota ATF, i've heard of more than a few issues.
It's worth getting the fluid condition tested before shelling out on fluid and spending the time, and if its shifting fine then leave well alone, Toyota ATF is spec'd to last the life of the car.
See, I'll 100% disagree with that. Toytota boxes are just like any other auto, and Type IV is just like any other oil spec, anything with that spec of oil will be fine, I've used Comma and Carlube fluids with no issue. And it's not foe life, if its shifting fine then great, carry on, if you have cold shift hesitation, slurred shifts then change it. Also when you check the fluid level, if its nice and red, cool, if its brown and smells burnt, change it.It's worth getting the fluid condition tested before shelling out on fluid and spending the time, and if its shifting fine then leave well alone, Toyota ATF is spec'd to last the life of the car.
All experience from a guy who's had probably 20 auto JZ powered Toyotas, and serviced many more
swampy442 said:
See, I'll 100% disagree with that. Toytota boxes are just like any other auto, and Type IV is just like any other oil spec, anything with that spec of oil will be fine, I've used Comma and Carlube fluids with no issue. And it's not foe life, if its shifting fine then great, carry on, if you have cold shift hesitation, slurred shifts then change it. Also when you check the fluid level, if its nice and red, cool, if its brown and smells burnt, change it.
All experience from a guy who's had probably 20 auto JZ powered Toyotas, and serviced many more
20! impressive! All experience from a guy who's had probably 20 auto JZ powered Toyotas, and serviced many more
they're all blowing up in value which is frustrating, I still want a chaser and an aristo in the future! but aristos are touching 8-10k mark now chasers are 14-16k for a good one
TommoAE86 said:
Everything is I feel, I'd really like an A70 Supra after my R33 Skyline, but that ship might've sailed and I'm not sure I could accept one without the 1JZ 
But I'm not giving up so maybe I can do a reader's thread with a collection of JDM Toyota's 
yeah! 171 crown is probably one of the cheapest turbo 1jz cars you can buy right now! I didn't buy it as investment etc but I always wanted one so it was now or never But I'm not giving up so maybe I can do a reader's thread with a collection of JDM Toyota's 
I know, depressing isn't it, I graduated onto Supra's, you don't know ownersip tax until you try and buy second hand Supra bits
Had a load of Soarers, load of Aristo's (Mk1 and Mk2) and a few Supra's now so if you need any advice Theresa lovely red Aristo on ebay at the moment I'd love to own.
Re your Crown, best thing I did to mine was decent coil overs. First time I drove it at speed round Lincolnshire's roads, I thought I was going straight to the scene of a big accident such was the lack of body control lol
Had a load of Soarers, load of Aristo's (Mk1 and Mk2) and a few Supra's now so if you need any advice
Theresa lovely red Aristo on ebay at the moment I'd love to own.Re your Crown, best thing I did to mine was decent coil overs. First time I drove it at speed round Lincolnshire's roads, I thought I was going straight to the scene of a big accident such was the lack of body control lol
swampy442 said:
I know, depressing isn't it, I graduated onto Supra's, you don't know ownersip tax until you try and buy second hand Supra bits
Had a load of Soarers, load of Aristo's (Mk1 and Mk2) and a few Supra's now so if you need any advice Theresa lovely red Aristo on ebay at the moment I'd love to own.
Re your Crown, best thing I did to mine was decent coil overs. First time I drove it at speed round Lincolnshire's roads, I thought I was going straight to the scene of a big accident such was the lack of body control lol
it's a shame! scene tax.. skylines, silvias etc are the same! my s2000 is expensive to mod too but not as bad as 1jz cars.Had a load of Soarers, load of Aristo's (Mk1 and Mk2) and a few Supra's now so if you need any advice
Theresa lovely red Aristo on ebay at the moment I'd love to own.Re your Crown, best thing I did to mine was decent coil overs. First time I drove it at speed round Lincolnshire's roads, I thought I was going straight to the scene of a big accident such was the lack of body control lol
Edited by grudas on Thursday 11th November 09:34
Are the JZS171's VVTi engines? Mine makes a very slight tick on start up until warm - apparently it's the VVTi doing something and can be cured but nothing to bother about.
The Crown is the first car I've had with a very short list of "common faults/they all do that" so I'm still well happy
The Crown is the first car I've had with a very short list of "common faults/they all do that" so I'm still well happy
Edited by TommoAE86 on Wednesday 13th November 08:54
TommoAE86 said:
Are the JZS171's VVTi engines? Mine makes a very slight tick on start up until warm - apparently it's the VVTi doing something and can be cured but nothing to bother about.
The Crown is the first car I've had with a very short list of "common faults/they all do that" so I'm still well happy
Yeah it's vvti The Crown is the first car I've had with a very short list of "common faults/they all do that" so I'm still well happy
I'm not too fussed about the tick as most cars will make funny sounds until it's warm haha! d_a_n1979 said:
This is such a lovely motor 
Proper Old Skool Kool
There's an estate version on eBay currently that's peaking my interest. When I get bored of my BMW touring I may look into one of these; practical car and with tuning capabilities to boot
ThanksProper Old Skool Kool
There's an estate version on eBay currently that's peaking my interest. When I get bored of my BMW touring I may look into one of these; practical car and with tuning capabilities to boot
The white one by any chance for under 5k? Lovely car that! Estates are awesome too! I just had no need for one.
TommoAE86 said:
Are the JZS171's VVTi engines? Mine makes a very slight tick on start up until warm - apparently it's the VVTi doing something and can be cured but nothing to bother about.
The Crown is the first car I've had with a very short list of "common faults/they all do that" so I'm still well happy
In the oil feed union to the VVTI unit, there's a tiny little filter, chances are that's blocked or blocking, restricting the oil flow.The Crown is the first car I've had with a very short list of "common faults/they all do that" so I'm still well happy
Re tapping noises, chances are you have a sticky lifter, try an oil change with Toyota spec oil, believe its 10w 30? Also noisy aux belt tensioners make a knocking noise
swampy442 said:
In the oil feed union to the VVTI unit, there's a tiny little filter, chances are that's blocked or blocking, restricting the oil flow.
Re tapping noises, chances are you have a sticky lifter, try an oil change with Toyota spec oil, believe its 10w 30? Also noisy aux belt tensioners make a knocking noise
I was thinking aux belt tensioner! is there a way to test it? by hand it feels solid but that's expected.Re tapping noises, chances are you have a sticky lifter, try an oil change with Toyota spec oil, believe its 10w 30? Also noisy aux belt tensioners make a knocking noise
d_a_n1979 said:
No it's a silver one, c£5.9k IIRC; there's a Blit II as well by the same seller Both 1JZ engines...
Look cracking cars
oh right! I know the one you're talking about. Both 1JZ engines...Look cracking cars
Don't think I've ever seen a blitz in uk
probably a handful here if that. swampy442 said:
In the oil feed union to the VVTI unit, there's a tiny little filter, chances are that's blocked or blocking, restricting the oil flow.
Re tapping noises, chances are you have a sticky lifter, try an oil change with Toyota spec oil, believe its 10w 30? Also noisy aux belt tensioners make a knocking noise
Sounds like it is something to look into then? I've amended my incorrect post above. Thanks swampy Re tapping noises, chances are you have a sticky lifter, try an oil change with Toyota spec oil, believe its 10w 30? Also noisy aux belt tensioners make a knocking noise
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