Peter19

On 01/07/2018 at 6:48 PM, Blacksheep said:

8 months now running Motul Gear 300 and the gearbox still feels good.  No complaints there.

Last weekend I managed to replace the oil control valve filters and lift bolts using the guide written up by Kenshin X back in 2011 https://au.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/topic/31918-diy-servicingchanging-oil-control-valve-ocv-filtersstrainers/.  The lift bolts look worn and i'm glad I replaced them.  Thanks to Phil Gilbert Toyota in Croydon for the parts.  Top notch service as usual!

Rocker cover removed.

 

VVT OCV removed.  Had to loosen the drive belt and alternator bolts to access it.  The ventilation pipe which connects to the rocker cover had to be moved aside as well.

 

VVT OCV removed and sprayed thoroughly with MAF sensor cleaner.

 

New VVT OCV filter fitted into bolt ready to go back into head.

 

Lift bolts removed.  Even though Toyota never released a service bulletin to replace the lift bolts like they did for the Celica I think it's still a good idea to replace them.  Note the wear on them after approximately 174,000kms.  Replacement lift bolts on the right.

 

Torque them down to 5.5 ft/lbs.

 

Now for the OCV filter on the VVTL side.

 

VVTL OCV removed and will be sprayed thoroughly with MAF sensor cleaner.

 

For some reason the new filter is made out of plastic whereas the original was metal.

 

New filter in and OCV gasket replaced.

 

Rocker cover back on and ready to go for a test drive.

What are the specs of the rpf1s mate? The car looks great!

hello guys, I'm looking to install an exhaust to my sportivo but I'm not sure which one to go for. I don't want something too loud and annoying, any suggestion would be much appreciated guys as I don't want to spend money and make it sound bad.

hello guys, I'm new to the forum and I live in Sydney. I recently I bought a 2005 corolla sportivo and I would like to know if any of you have a specialist and good mechanic for toyotas to recommend me. The one that I went today had no idea about the car and the engine so that worries me! I would appreciate if someone of you can suggest me a mechanic in Sydney who knows that type of cars so I can ask him about the lifts and to have a look on the car. Thank you!