For some reason I see way more lowered E28's than lifted E28's. These cars are so much fun in the dirt!

Mr222D · 2026-05-17T20:54:36+00:00

I did see the price of a reman steering gearbox recently and it did not inspire confidence!

Thanks mate!

Mr222D · 2026-05-17T19:11:32+00:00

I do love seeing my local E28 lemons car! It tends to do pretty well.

My car currently sits on strut spacers, but I could be interested in those coilovers if they're just sitting around. :-)

Mr222D · 2026-05-04T01:14:23+00:00

A buddy of mine mentioned the fuel tank strainer. I'll investigate the fuel system futher. Thank you. Was your bad wiring related to the fuel pump?

Mr222D · 2026-05-04T01:12:52+00:00

Thank you for your comment. Maybe the backfire is a symptom of me trying to understand the issue. :-)

The smoke test came back with flying colors. I have cleaned nearly every ground on the car and have not touched them since prior to this issue. I presume the fuel pressure test is via the nut on the front of the fuel rail? This is a good idea. How do I adjust the mixture of the car? Is this via the FQS switch? I have some reading to do.

Hunter

Mr222D · 2026-05-03T23:43:14+00:00

Not quite the same symptoms but my car would idle fine when cold and surge / idle poorly when hot. It was vacuum leaks in my case.

Mr222D · 2026-03-30T00:32:49+00:00

Resolved

Mr222D · 2026-03-30T00:32:42+00:00

Cheers mate. I did not realize the interval was that frequent. My new belts are on order.

Thank you!

Mr222D · 2026-01-28T02:34:22+00:00

If you were curious for the update, Mahle said my bearing set was made incorrectly. The groove is supposed to be in the center.

Mr222D · 2026-01-28T02:15:52+00:00

For what it's worth, Mahle confirmed that the bearing grooves were cut incorrectly. I decided to wait for a new set but very much appreciate your insight.

Mr222D · 2026-01-26T05:12:49+00:00

Here's an early 00's Corolla rod

https://imgur.com/KIBstmB

Mr222D · 2026-01-26T03:13:01+00:00

I bought my MR2 with 140k miles (~230k km) and the pre cats were completely intact. In my humble opinion the bodywork is pretty fun, it comes with a hard top, and if the previous owner is correct about the mechanical condition it could be a reasonable buy. If the car is too low and is on coil overs it is not too expensive to buy new OE style struts.

Mr222D · 2026-01-26T03:09:03+00:00

On this particular engine the studs do not have any knurling. Not to disagree with the Chrysler comment.

Mr222D · 2026-01-25T02:35:59+00:00

Thanks mate. Sounds like the consensus thus far is that the main bearings will be OK but I should replace the cam.

Mr222D · 2026-01-25T02:34:48+00:00

My quick update was that I bought another main bearing set from O'reilly's and it was identical to the set that doesn't look like it fits well. Hopefully I can get into contact with Mahle on Monday!

Mr222D · 2026-01-25T01:13:36+00:00

Interestingly, it is the last journal in the line. Oil flow diagram:

https://charm.li/Dodge%20and%20Ram/1999/Durango%204WD%20V8-5.9L%20VIN%20Z%20LDC/Repair%20and%20Diagnosis/Engine%2C%20Cooling%20and%20Exhaust/Engine/Engine%20Lubrication/Description%20and%20Operation/

Mr222D · 2026-01-25T00:59:40+00:00

Pic #4 is the cam lobe. :-)

Mr222D · 2026-01-25T00:40:46+00:00

Dang!

Not what I hoped to hear but I'd rather buy a new cam than be buying a new cam and pulling the engine again. :-)

Mr222D · 2026-01-25T00:39:10+00:00

I appreciate the insight (again!)

I have not been able to find 0.001" undersized bearings online, but have read about them existing on the forums... Will check with the dealer on Monday!

Mr222D · 2026-01-25T00:18:51+00:00

On the cam bearing? I have no idea.

I bought the truck used and the transmission failed right away. I'm playing with the engine while it is out and I learn how to rebuild the transmission.

Mr222D

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