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So here's the summary: The motor was smoking thoroughly, so I knew it needed some help. I initially thought it was the valve seals, as it smoked harder when I would let off the throttle on the highway. So I pulled the motor and transmission out (nasty): http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll126/Capta...

Hey guys! I'm sorry I forgot to get back with you all on this. I got it fired up and timed correctly. Got it back here to Ohio.

I just thought I'd confirm that the TPS WAS the problem! Thank you so much for your help everyone! I'll get some pictures up soon for ya!

Alright, here's the readings, taken at 69*F: VTA + E2 (Spec: .2-.8k) - Reading: 416k IDL + E2 @ .35mm or .0138" (spec: 2.3k or less) Reading: 110K IDL + E2 @ .59mm or .0232" (Spec: Open) Reading: 68k VTA + E2 @ fully open throttle (spec 3.3-10K) Reading: 4.39 @ 20K (Couldn't get a reading on K) Vcc ...

No, that's my father helping me out. I'm the one in the Nismo hat.

I do too! Unfortunately, it won't be in until Tuesday.

And pics for good measure!

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Agreed! I had to go out and buy another one since I left my old one in Ohio. I went and double checked the TPS after downloading the BGB, and verified the E2 and VTA were the points I needed to be checking. I got about 118 ohms for about a half of a second, and then it went to an infinite reading. I...

Also, I just checked resistances again after it had a chance to sit awhile and get room temperature. It now measures about 160 ohms.

Hmm... I measured 185 most of the way around, (I rotated the shaft 360* as I was measuring), and it spiked up to 190 at one point. I got the same measurement out of both connectors, since I wasn't sure which one to measure for certain. Is it acceptable to have these measurements out of both of them?...

tps was never removed from the throttle body, and the MAF isn't throwing a code. The car can fire right up, and you can rev it up, it's just under a load the timing goes crazy.

I'm so sorry! My phone died! I'll go ahead and tear into it and clean it real well as we discussed.

ok question for you ... so it hits 55 deg like when you rev it does it return to 12 deg when it idles instanly or takes a while... how does it drive ... any hesitation or does it climp those rpms quike and then have no balls at top end (highway speed accerleration.) ?? really need to know or make a...

Yes I did. I keep the special "tool" (paper clip) with my ratchet set.

I was referred here by NST, and the problem I'm having is this: It's for a 1986 MR2 AW11. I have my timing set at 12*, and when I rev the engine, it jumps up to 55*. Scary stuff. Recent activity in the engine bay include: complete teardown and rebuild bored .040" over all new Toyota hoses and gasket...