My MKIII - My Project - Need a few answers

Grandavi · 09-03-2008, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Micahwc

I had to fill my clutch fluid today as well. Mine leaked gradually I believe because the clutch slowly got closer and closer to the floor before it would engage. It took a couple of months for me to search for it on the forum.

Look under the carpet near the clutch pedal for the leak. That's what everyone suggested today when I searched.

Yeah, that's the first place I looked.. its weird, because mine wasn't gradual.. it was sort of a overnight thing. If I had a mad ex-wife, I would guess she took a turkey baster and sucked it all out.. just to confuse me...

lol

mnewxv · 09-03-2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Grandavi

Yeah, that's the first place I looked.. its weird, because mine wasn't gradual.. it was sort of a overnight thing. If I had a mad ex-wife, I would guess she took a turkey baster and sucked it all out.. just to confuse me...

lol

you hiding something from us?

Grandavi · 09-03-2008, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mnewxv

you hiding something from us?

lol.. no.. but the car may be...

Just for those who are interested.. this guy is going to be doing some work on my car in the very near future... and he did a write-up (you may have seen him and/or his car on the net already. Just thought that for those who plan to upgrade your cars, he has a pretty decent write-up regarding how to convert our Supras

Sonic Tech Supra MK2 GTE Tech Note

Stupra · 09-10-2008, 07:32 PM

Looks good man! It's a really clean car I love the color.

Grandavi · 09-10-2008, 09:14 PM

Thanks! Now I just gotta get the engine compartment prettied up. Going to be slapping these tires on it:

Goodyear Tires | Eagle | Eagle F1 Asymmetric | Features & Benefits

unless someone recommends a better one. Remember.. I live in an area that has snow in winter from time to time (used to be all winter.. that's changed). I dont intend on driving the car in winter, but you can get surprised out here.

Stupra · 09-10-2008, 10:18 PM

Those look nice dude. i've been wanting to try a tire like that since my wheels are all cambered in. I guess the weird tread is supposed to increase tire life. i would definitely give them a shot they look great

Grandavi · 09-10-2008, 10:36 PM

yeah, the wheels have different areas for different reasons. However, saying that, I dont think i would use these for drifting. I dont drift (well.. maybe once or twice a year... lol). These tires outside edge tread actually are slightly higher than the inside edge to give more support during cornering. Maybe they would work better? No idea..

But overall, I like the look, and I've been using Good Year ever since my Uniroyals gave out on a corner in my 80 Celica (doing 80 in a 30 zone, met up with a hairpin curve... the tires didn't even squeak... the car however was a right-off). No seatbelts, just 2 young and foolish guys looking startled as the car went head on for a tree and a rock. Divine intervention wins the day!

mrnickleye · 09-28-2008, 09:52 PM

The little black lever on the door post is the seatbelt tensioner. It allows a slightly less tension on the seatbelt when you are wearing it, to allow you to move forward easier (like reaching into the glovebox).

More tension when door is open, to help retract the belt when you take it off. Isn't Toyota thoughtful ?

The should have spent MORE TIME getting the BHG problem solved.

By the way, after owning my supra for 6 years, and moderating this forum for about 3 yrs, I have determined that the headgaskets will go bad (leak again, even just a tiny bit) about every 3 yrs, or 20k miles.

I will do a thread on my findings soon, so look for it, I will sticky it in the general section.

Grandavi · 09-29-2008, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrnickleye

The little black lever on the door post is the seatbelt tensioner. It allows a slightly less tension on the seatbelt when you are wearing it, to allow you to move forward easier (like reaching into the glovebox).

More tension when door is open, to help retract the belt when you take it off. Isn't Toyota thoughtful ?

The should have spent MORE TIME getting the BHG problem solved.

By the way, after owning my supra for 6 years, and moderating this forum for about 3 yrs, I have determined that the headgaskets will go bad (leak again, even just a tiny bit) about every 3 yrs, or 20k miles.

I will do a thread on my findings soon, so look for it, I will sticky it in the general section.

So, is there any way to tell when the head gasket is leaking "slightly"? The head gasket in my car isnt a Toyota gasket, but it isnt a MHG either. Plus the bolts aren't ARP and I haven't checked yet to see what the torque is on them, but would hope that whoever rebuilt the engine torqued them correctly. I get to see them when I redo the top, but if putting a MHG (or alternative gasket as I dont really plan on putting in oversized injectors or a larger turbo) and ARP headbolts would solve the issue longer, I would go for it. I plan on keeping the car for about 10+ years so I do want to pamper it a bit.

09-10-2008, 07:32 PM	#4
Stupra Intake Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 37	Looks good man! It's a really clean car I love the color. __________________ When life passes you by, DOWNSHIFT! 3 inch exhaust, cometic head gasket, arp studs, lexus afm, 550's, custom front fed intake manifold, FM intercooler, daily driven at 12 lbs.]

09-10-2008, 10:18 PM	#6
Stupra Intake Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 37	Those look nice dude. i've been wanting to try a tire like that since my wheels are all cambered in. I guess the weird tread is supposed to increase tire life. i would definitely give them a shot they look great __________________ When life passes you by, DOWNSHIFT! 3 inch exhaust, cometic head gasket, arp studs, lexus afm, 550's, custom front fed intake manifold, FM intercooler, daily driven at 12 lbs.]

09-28-2008, 09:52 PM	#8
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	Seatbelt tensioner The little black lever on the door post is the seatbelt tensioner. It allows a slightly less tension on the seatbelt when you are wearing it, to allow you to move forward easier (like reaching into the glovebox). More tension when door is open, to help retract the belt when you take it off. Isn't Toyota thoughtful ? The should have spent MORE TIME getting the BHG problem solved. By the way, after owning my supra for 6 years, and moderating this forum for about 3 yrs, I have determined that the headgaskets will go bad (leak again, even just a tiny bit) about every 3 yrs, or 20k miles. I will do a thread on my findings soon, so look for it, I will sticky it in the general section. __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08.

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09-10-2008, 09:14 PM	#5
Grandavi walbro fp Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 411	Thanks! Now I just gotta get the engine compartment prettied up. Going to be slapping these tires on it: Goodyear Tires \| Eagle \| Eagle F1 Asymmetric \| Features & Benefits unless someone recommends a better one. Remember.. I live in an area that has snow in winter from time to time (used to be all winter.. that's changed). I dont intend on driving the car in winter, but you can get surprised out here.

09-10-2008, 10:36 PM	#7
Grandavi walbro fp Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 411	yeah, the wheels have different areas for different reasons. However, saying that, I dont think i would use these for drifting. I dont drift (well.. maybe once or twice a year... lol). These tires outside edge tread actually are slightly higher than the inside edge to give more support during cornering. Maybe they would work better? No idea.. But overall, I like the look, and I've been using Good Year ever since my Uniroyals gave out on a corner in my 80 Celica (doing 80 in a 30 zone, met up with a hairpin curve... the tires didn't even squeak... the car however was a right-off). No seatbelts, just 2 young and foolish guys looking startled as the car went head on for a tree and a rock. Divine intervention wins the day!