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    Not necessarily. There could also be a wiring issue. Some vehicles also have independant low fuel light and gaige level circuits. It's an old car, wiring quality degrades over time. Don't be too eager to throw money and parts at it without correctly diagnosing beforehand. It will only hurt your wallet in the long run. IF the gauge is found to be faulty, you may be able to get it repaired.
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    You can get them cheaper. But don't throw parts at it to find the problem. Disconnect and remove the sensors, then give the ends that go into the pipe a clean with brake cleaner. Usually you won't have an oxygen sensor fault without a check engine light being thrown. If they are dirty they should clean ok. There are three total, one in each header and one downstream of the catalytic converters. Ensure that you do not spray brake cleaner on the wires as it will reduce the life of the wiring insulation, spray the metal end only.
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    Can't hurt to check for yourself, if you find no other solution. At worst you need to replace a few gaskets. The other option is to contact the builder.
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    This is more or less the way the factory service manual describes it.
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    Do a full service. Every fluid and also the spark plugs(check at minimum).
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    No.
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    They fit under 17's. I haven't personally, but a friend of mine had done it.
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    What's stopping you? Buy it and throw one on. 🙄
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    When you guys get this sorted, if you want to create a dedicated "how-to" Tobzorz, I will be happy to make it a tutorial for others to access. If you decide to create one, please supply plenty of details of the parts you used, pics and some basic diagrams/pinouts. Cheers.
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    The 45 series are the better ones, they were made from 2007-2014.
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    If it's remotely decent condition, they are a lot of car for that price.
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    Try a wreckers for the bar, just ring around. You will get a more accurate figure about the panel by contacting a panelbeater/smash repairer and getting a quote. It will likely be quite expensive if the panel has damage requiring replacement. You may be able to get one cut off a wreck as well.
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    This is the only one I know of.
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    I wish you had told me. I need a set.
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    I generally only use the UAE option if it is not available elsewhere or I am doing a large order which makes the shipping worthwhile. From memory it starts at around the $40 mark whereas the via Australian warehouse option starts at $9.
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    Carrillo make very good conrods, I am impressed with the manufacturing quality on mine. That's a solid foundation for an engine, especially under the conditions that you will be putting it through. I can't see it having any reliability issues. Unless there is a mechanical/electrical fault on a component, I would think your issues are down to tuning. Have the lift bolts and lift filter screen been replaced in the process?
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    This is pretty much the same for all Toyota coil on plug setups.
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    You really should have posted a new topic since the OP hasn't logged on since 2009. Since we are here now, when was the last time the fuel filter or fuel pump screen were replaced? It is also possible that the fuel pump could be failing as the problem sounds to be load dependant. If the transmission is bouncing around, it probably needs a flush and oil/filter change. The whole issue may even be related to this.
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    As I said above, many times. They are quite good. They have an unusual process to most, but once one you get used to it, it becomes quite easily.
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    Those numbers on sub 2L engine are definitely possible and will likely happen. With this, I can see failure rates increasing. You can only increase the reliable efficiency of something, so far; whilst remaining within a reasonable manufacturing budget. Twin-turbo 4 cylinders have never really taken off due to cost and complexities. It is not all that efficient in comparison to variable vane/geometry turbos which are the way of the future. This has been shown in the diesel market for quite a while now and also the supercar(see Koenigsegg One:1) market to demonstrate the performance benefits. But staying more with the topic, I think it should sell ok, but I have concerns that the market may be too close to that of the RAV4.
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    Not everything they make is going to be sporty, they still need to make some cars that act like white goods. 150kW would be a lot to ask of a 1.2L engine and stay reliable for a long period. I would say their market is for young people who live in the city and want a small soft-roader type of vehicle, but care about looks and economy; and not about performance.
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    Would you buy new? If so, use these links. Part numbers: http://www.japan-parts.eu/ To purchase: http://www.amayama.com I have used Amayama many times, they supply genuine parts far cheaper than you can buy in Aus. They are not incredibly fast, as most parts come Japan or the UAE, but they are still faster than Toyota sourcing them for you from Japan.
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    $3k might be a bit of an ask, but it can't hurt to try.
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    What's the starting price?
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    You should probably do a little more research on the 2GR. While there is no recall, there are large numbers of failures. We had a bunch of TRD engines let go on these forums alone a couple of years ago. I also have a friend in the US who worked at a dealership, where he saw a lot of 2GR failures. I'm not saying you need to live in fear, but whilst those failures were in a different market, it is always good to stay informed. If you have deep pockets, go for it.
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