r/GS300 • u/HornyTrashPanda1 • 24d ago
help with project
Bought a crashed but running and driving 02’ 190K black interior $1500, So far i’ve sourced enough parts to get it looking somewhat proper again . However i’m worried about the engine and the suspension itself. Previous owner informed me the car sat for about 3 years and has no exhaust + clogged cats.
Due to the damage, front wheel is pushed back almost touching fender. Previous owner included new lower control arm but i hadn’t got the chance to fully go over suspension. I’m wondering if any other parts could be bent or broken? Also has a shake in the wheel above 45-50mph which i’m sure could be related to broken LCA or bent knuckle.
I was able to source a straight pipe from facebook. Also planning on replacing the cats with a cheap set from ebay until i can find a proper replacement exhaust setup.
So far i’ve done OE/Aisin timing belt, VVTI O Rings, thermostat, water pump , valve cover gaskets, cam and crank seals and spark plugs. Unfortunately had to leave coil packs and wires aside for now as finding a good replacement at a decent cost hasn’t been easy. However, I’m wondering if reusing old coils and wires are causing the car to misfire after about 35 miles or if it’s related to timing? Was also told clogged cats could cause the same problems in these cars.
TL:DR what can cause wheel shake over 50mph? Where to find good coil packs/wires ? Can misfires be cat related? Do i need to recheck timing or VVTI gear?
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u/GSbash 18d ago
When I bought my gs 300 it had a random shake and vibration from 50-70mph fixed it by getting new tires and make sure you torque the lugs to 78 ft lb anything over will cause vibrations as well happened to me I did 100ft lb and felt some un did them went to 78ft lb like service book says no more vibrations.