Camshaft question (car wont start) - Page 2

Dan Swanson · 10-04-2008, 01:59 AM

I agree with CyF16. I am confused if you took it in for a valve job he would only need to remove the head. I have an '87 MKIII with the 7M-GE engine non turbo. I took the head off and took it to a shop that only did valve jobs. I had no problems.

There could be possibilty that he drained the oil and then ran the engine with out oil? If he is professionsal mechanic you should not be having problems. I am a car hobbyist. I learned the basics about auto mechanics taking a course as an elective while in high school over forty years ago. I have done some major work for myself, friends and acquaintances. If you have good hands on skills and you can read and understand manuals you do can a lot. However, the Supra has complex engine with computerized control and a very complex electrical system and vacuum system. As do almost all cars these days.

You need to find an experienced Supra mechanic. I noticed one of the replies you received is from professional mechanic. You problably have not had time to see if the valves adjusted correctly. Once your friend? mechanic confirms he has done it correctly. That may solve your problem. the guy who did the valve job on the head for me was not a Supra specialist.

Dan

sd88supra · 10-04-2008, 03:10 AM

Here's the BS he told me...

He said that the crankshaft was warped from overheating - something he should have told me before. So how did the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics decide to skip the block? Everything is fine there. I can't imagine the crankshaft warping from so much overheating.

Besides, I drove it perfectly fine to his place. I can't imagine damaged main and rod bearings and a damaged crankshaft the way I drove it. At least he confessed that he damaged the bearings.

sd88supra · 10-04-2008, 03:16 AM

He pulled the engine out because he did a full gasket replacement aside from the head work.

This friend is a mechanic - I took it to him because he had no work, but apparently he never dealt with a Supra. A few months ago I did a bhg post on how to go about doing the job myself, but with work and school I didn't want to take forever doing it - and it cost me.

10-04-2008, 01:59 AM	#11
Dan Swanson Stock Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 28	Dan Swanson I agree with CyF16. I am confused if you took it in for a valve job he would only need to remove the head. I have an '87 MKIII with the 7M-GE engine non turbo. I took the head off and took it to a shop that only did valve jobs. I had no problems. There could be possibilty that he drained the oil and then ran the engine with out oil? If he is professionsal mechanic you should not be having problems. I am a car hobbyist. I learned the basics about auto mechanics taking a course as an elective while in high school over forty years ago. I have done some major work for myself, friends and acquaintances. If you have good hands on skills and you can read and understand manuals you do can a lot. However, the Supra has complex engine with computerized control and a very complex electrical system and vacuum system. As do almost all cars these days. You need to find an experienced Supra mechanic. I noticed one of the replies you received is from professional mechanic. You problably have not had time to see if the valves adjusted correctly. Once your friend? mechanic confirms he has done it correctly. That may solve your problem. the guy who did the valve job on the head for me was not a Supra specialist. Dan

10-04-2008, 03:10 AM	#12
sd88supra 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 190	Update Here's the BS he told me... He said that the crankshaft was warped from overheating - something he should have told me before. So how did the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics decide to skip the block? Everything is fine there. I can't imagine the crankshaft warping from so much overheating. Besides, I drove it perfectly fine to his place. I can't imagine damaged main and rod bearings and a damaged crankshaft the way I drove it. At least he confessed that he damaged the bearings. __________________ -1987 5 spd N/A with TEMS: low miles! All stock with the exception of electric fans and an '89 front bumper, Yokohama 225/50/16 with stock rims. It's a mess and in the garage. -1987 5 spd Turbo with TEMS: miss-matched tires, needs lots of work, but it runs! Project car. -1988 N/A auto targa: all stock except 18" rims with Falken 265/35/18 in rear and 225/35/18 in front; daily driver.

10-04-2008, 03:16 AM	#13
sd88supra 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 190	He pulled the engine out because he did a full gasket replacement aside from the head work. This friend is a mechanic - I took it to him because he had no work, but apparently he never dealt with a Supra. A few months ago I did a bhg post on how to go about doing the job myself, but with work and school I didn't want to take forever doing it - and it cost me. __________________ -1987 5 spd N/A with TEMS: low miles! All stock with the exception of electric fans and an '89 front bumper, Yokohama 225/50/16 with stock rims. It's a mess and in the garage. -1987 5 spd Turbo with TEMS: miss-matched tires, needs lots of work, but it runs! Project car. -1988 N/A auto targa: all stock except 18" rims with Falken 265/35/18 in rear and 225/35/18 in front; daily driver.

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