High Idle

Picaro · Post by **Picaro** » 21/05/15 22:32

Sounds pretty normal. A 2/3's reading is about right under normal operating rpms and temps. 1/4 reading is fine for warmed up idling. That's generally where all mine have read when operating correctly.

adamstanford · Post by **adamstanford** » 21/05/15 22:42

Thanks picaro, one thing that did have me worried! No outward signs of any issues though still starts up and runs great and is still a special little thing to drive

jimi · Post by **jimi** » 22/05/15 7:28

Personally I'd say that a 5w/40 is a bit thin for the UK, 10w/40 or 15w/40 is recommended. I also think using a fully synthetic in a 25 year old engine that was designed for mineral oil is a waste of money.
I've been using Castrol Magnatec 10w40 (which is a part synthetic) for years and never had any problems, oil pressure is just under a half at idle and around 2/3 - 3/4 on the move

adamstanford · Post by **adamstanford** » 22/05/15 9:27

This was left over oil from the corolla. Ill get some castrol in it on its next change i thought id be ok as it was still 40 weight but ill use the other next time. Im a 4k kinda guy anyway so oil doesnt stay in the car long. Thanks!

adamstanford · Post by **adamstanford** » 22/05/15 9:37

While i have you mk1'ers and your great advice, what do you think to this rad? http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 10&alt=web

Suitable? Not much more than an o.e. one and i need a new one soon.

adamstanford · Post by **adamstanford** » 23/05/15 12:09

Paint question! Havent even looked for the paint code as im at work, but is the paint for an 89 (red) easy to get? I.e. wilco, halfords, interwebs etc. Or is it a toyota job?

Thanks

jimi · Post by **jimi** » 23/05/15 14:34

Paint code is 3E5 (Super Red) I wouldn't bother with Halfords, I've never seen 3E5 from there that matched any MK1. I'd go to a proper paint supplier, many of them can mix the paint for you and supply it in aerosols
Can't comment on the rad as I can't see eBay my work blocks it

adamstanford · Post by **adamstanford** » 23/05/15 14:47

It is a high-per 2 row 34mm PRO aluminium radiator

£109
Thanks for the paint code!

adamstanford · Post by **adamstanford** » 24/05/15 17:05

Another quick q for you whilst im shopping. What is the correct battery size for the mk1? Thanks

adamstanford · Post by **adamstanford** » 26/05/15 13:28

Anyone know this please? I think its the 005 but the one in the car is not. Its smaller

jimi · Post by **jimi** » 26/05/15 17:26

005 is correct, but any 60AH (or better) battery that will fit in the tray and has the correct size/type terminals on the correct side of the battery will do. All motor factors / Halfrauds etc. have selection charts that will tell you what will fit.

adamstanford · Post by **adamstanford** » 26/05/15 18:05

Okay thats cool thanks. Thing that strikes me about the 005 is that theyre mega heavy. So was looking to change this.

jimi · Post by **jimi** » 26/05/15 18:39

Calcium batteries are a fair bit smaller & lighter for the same capacity as a standard lead/acid battery.

adamstanford · Post by **adamstanford** » 31/05/15 20:32

Title should be changed to adams many questions! But which coolant is most appropriate for the mk1? Preferably not toyota as id like to just pick some up from local motorfactors.. thanks

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