TRD-ST204

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Today, my tachometer reached 120,000. The timing belt was suppose to be replaced by this mileage but, I did it about 4,000 miles ago. The engine seems fine and will last for probably several more thousand miles but, I'm thinking about a rebuild and porting it in the near future because it is getting old. I was bored a just wanted to let you guys know.

This post has been edited by TRD-ST204: Mar 18, 2006 - 10:37 PM

Magic

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Congrats TRD-ST204 That means you are doing a good job with the maintenance of the car
Can you please post a photo from your tachometer,i want to show it to some friends

Thank you

This post has been edited by Magic: Mar 17, 2006 - 5:49 PM

j0e_p3t

#3

damn, i haven't even reach 100,000 yet. but good job taking care of it. i plan on keeping my car forever. my kids are gonna drive this car. and i'm only 19 years old.

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CelicaZR

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So does that mean that you've changed your timing belt twice?
If the motor is still going strong then I wouldn't worry about a rebuild.
I'm still on 69,000kms so it will be awhile for me

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TRD-ST204

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So does that mean that you've changed your timing belt twice?
If the motor is still going strong then I wouldn't worry about a rebuild.
I'm still on 69,000kms so it will be awhile for me

No, I bought the car when it had just under 100,000 miles on it in 04 so, I would have expected that the previous owner had already change it for the first time at 60,000 miles. I will try to post pictures of my tachometer tomorrow.

TRD-ST204

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Here are some pictures if anyone wants them.

alexjb

#7

Sounds like a well maintained car

I bought mine at 120K, I have just got over 148k, third cam belt, second set of shocks springs, countless oil changes etc, I think the 3SFE engine is good for 200K if looked after (read: If ya dont thrash her too much and not from cold etc )

Who's got the most miles then?
On what engine?

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Celica_Kid95st

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131K on a 7a -John

zombie

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135k on 7a =_=

BlackCelicaGT94

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Today, my tachometer reached 120,000. The timing belt was suppose to be replaced by this mileage but, I did it about 4,000 miles ago. The engine seems fine and will last for probably several more thousand miles but, I'm thinking about a rebuild and porting it in the near future because it is getting old. I was bored a just wanted to let you guys know.

you should be good with more than a few thousand miles! I bought mine 3.5 years ago with 85,000 miles and have put over 120,000 on it since then...these engines go and go and go if well maintained and it sounds like ur doing just that! im probably going to skip a rebuild myself and just buy another 5sfe since you can get them for a dime a dozen. What is porting it?

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Magic

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TRD-ST204 thank you for posting the photos

alexjb

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you should be good with more than a few thousand miles! I bought mine 3.5 years ago with 85,000 miles and have put over 120,000 on it since then...these engines go and go and go if well maintained and it sounds like ur doing just that!

Spounds like you're winning BlackCelicaGT94!
over 200K... wow, roll on the 1/4 mill.
my mum had a golf that did 1/4 mill on one engine, was knachered by that time though

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95celgt

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i have 174K on my auto gt
and 176 on my STX lol, never had problems!

TRD-ST204

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>you should be good with more than a few thousand miles! I bought mine 3.5 years ago with 85,000 miles and have put over 120,000 on it since then...these engines go and go and go if well maintained and it sounds like ur doing just that! im probably going to skip a rebuild myself and just buy another 5sfe since you can get them for a dime a dozen. What is porting it?

Here is a webpage that describes what port is: Porting FAQ
Enter and click on Porting FAQ