need help with a 1989 supraaa

turbotom(145) · 12-22-2009, 10:57 PM

I got a 1989 supra non turbo its got a skip when I change the distributor cap it goes away then when it gets wet it skips again any ideass??

cre · 12-23-2009, 01:06 AM

You washing the engine bay with a pressure washer or what? Any signs of moisture in the cap or on the rotor?

I'm moving this thread to the MKIII section.

turbotom(145) · 12-23-2009, 02:56 AM

Haha funny ummmm I just got the car I'm 20 man so bear with me just moved from a prelude to thiss but ya it seems like its coroding up I got boxs of parts with the car when I bought it and the guy had tryd ventd and non ventd caps... that was the only though I had to try any ideas??

cre · 12-23-2009, 05:16 AM

Well, I'd start with a Toyota cap and then replace the big O-ring. Are you hosing out the engine bay? (bad idea if you are)

12-22-2009, 10:57 PM	#1
turbotom(145) Stock Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: ontario,ny Posts: 2	need help with a 1989 supraaa I got a 1989 supra non turbo its got a skip when I change the distributor cap it goes away then when it gets wet it skips again any ideass??

12-23-2009, 01:06 AM	#2
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	You washing the engine bay with a pressure washer or what? Any signs of moisture in the cap or on the rotor? I'm moving this thread to the MKIII section. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

12-23-2009, 02:56 AM	#3
turbotom(145) Stock Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: ontario,ny Posts: 2	haha funny Haha funny ummmm I just got the car I'm 20 man so bear with me just moved from a prelude to thiss but ya it seems like its coroding up I got boxs of parts with the car when I bought it and the guy had tryd ventd and non ventd caps... that was the only though I had to try any ideas??

12-23-2009, 05:16 AM	#4
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Well, I'd start with a Toyota cap and then replace the big O-ring. Are you hosing out the engine bay? (bad idea if you are) __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

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