I just got a supra turbo i need help please!!!

turbophil · 03-03-2010, 05:59 AM

Hi the screws dont need to be that tight, thats why they have those heads ,the gaskets have gone hard from from age and need replaceing, If the engine as a exhaust leak it wont make boost also the cat could be blocked fix the leak then run it with the front pipe off the rest of the system and see if it goes better Phil

cre · 03-04-2010, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by turbophil

Hi the screws dont need to be that tight, thats why they have those heads ,the gaskets have gone hard from from age and need replaceing,

Indeed, and over tightening can ruin a good seal. The torque spec is 23 INCH lbs... NOT ft lbs. Hand tight is pretty much it; Hence the philips screws versus bolts.

bradenman1 · 03-04-2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cre

Indeed, and over tightening can ruin a good seal. The torque spec is 23 INCH lbs... NOT ft lbs. Hand tight is pretty much it; Hence the philips screws versus bolts.

Well I tightened them down as tight as I could by hand. I got up in the engine bay to make it easier. Do you think I may have over tightened the valve covers

cre · 03-05-2010, 02:18 AM

Well, it's hard to crush new seals by overtighteing by hand with a screwdriver... How old are the seals? They may have cracked or they may be compressed from age (they may still be very flexible in this case, that doesn't mean they're still good).

bradenman1 · 03-05-2010, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by cre

Well, it's hard to crush new seals by overtighteing by hand with a screwdriver... How old are the seals? They may have cracked or they may be compressed from age (they may still be very flexible in this case, that doesn't mean they're still good).

ohh i just bought the seals lol i bought valve cove seals exhaust manifold gasket and all the gaskets for the turbo oil/water/exhaust lines.

i need to buy a new accordian hose lol ill search for the hose on the site i remember reading about where to get one cheap from somewhere

bradenman1 · 03-14-2010, 03:14 PM

Sorry its been so long sence i posted anything iv had some crazy things happen in the past 2 weeks. i have moved to a new living place twice within this time.

My baby is officialy leagal and back on the road with a few minor problems ill address in another post for now ill post some pics that i forgot to post.

Heres my masking job before i painted the manifold with some high heat paint.

My super duper paint protection/ paint booth lol

some of these are before and after i cant remember which ones are which

bradenman1 · 03-14-2010, 04:02 PM

ok so the car is running now and im having a few problems.

1. Its a little hesatent to start and when it does it bogs the check engine light comes on and the rpms fluctuate at like 500 to 1000 untill i push the gas. It levels out to 1500 after i rev it once the engine light also turns off. (boost or vacume leak maybe?)

2. Theres this really weird sloshing noise I hear ever once and awhile it sounds like its in the dash or right infront of it. I was thinking it may be the heater or something, but im not sure.

3.When i start the car the oil pressure is high. is this normal? after it gets warm its below 40 untill i push the gass but when i start it up the pressure is way above 40.

4.when the turbo starts to boost it feels like im getting more acceleration when im not flooring the car like maybe the actuator is releasing the pressure but the psi gague says its pushing 8psi but it pulls harder around 5 or 6. (boost leak again???) and it takes it abit to rev out to 6k rpm its hard to explain. its like its not getting the full 8psi or not getting enough fuel or something. maybe the afm is dirty im pretty lost on this one.

5. after full throtel boosting the car sometimes dies or it will bog and the check engine light will come on but if i hit the gass it levels out again like it does when i first start it up.

6.Is it normal for all the TEMS lights to come on when i have it in normal mode? all three come on from time to time in normal mode under normal driving condiions no hard acceleration or anything.

if anyone can help me with this i would be very greatfull.

thanks for reading my thread and helping with my noobyness : )

ohh and i have come to understand that supras are sexy as hell and verry ammusing to drive : )

03-03-2010, 05:59 AM	#1
turbophil Stock Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 10	Oil leaks and no power Hi the screws dont need to be that tight, thats why they have those heads ,the gaskets have gone hard from from age and need replaceing, If the engine as a exhaust leak it wont make boost also the cat could be blocked fix the leak then run it with the front pipe off the rest of the system and see if it goes better Phil

03-05-2010, 02:18 AM	#4
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03-14-2010, 03:14 PM	#6
bradenman1 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: texas Posts: 105	Sorry its been so long sence i posted anything iv had some crazy things happen in the past 2 weeks. i have moved to a new living place twice within this time. My baby is officialy leagal and back on the road with a few minor problems ill address in another post for now ill post some pics that i forgot to post. Heres my masking job before i painted the manifold with some high heat paint. My super duper paint protection/ paint booth lol some of these are before and after i cant remember which ones are which __________________ Cars: 1995 NIssan altima with 2 year old pant on black Drag DR-8 17x7 Wheels with brand new Goodyear Eagle GT's Custom Blue Parking lights with White silverstar head lights JDM Ebay Catback Exhaust. K&N air filter. (Totaled Due To An Idiot) bone stock (for now) 1990 Supra Turbo With a brand new CT-26 Turbo And New Exhaust Manifold. Now With A Brand New Blown Head Gasket Now driving a 99 Nissan Maxima 5spd with the passanger side bashed in from passing out at the wheel nice cars ehh??

03-14-2010, 04:02 PM	#7
bradenman1 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: texas Posts: 105	ok so the car is running now and im having a few problems. 1. Its a little hesatent to start and when it does it bogs the check engine light comes on and the rpms fluctuate at like 500 to 1000 untill i push the gas. It levels out to 1500 after i rev it once the engine light also turns off. (boost or vacume leak maybe?) 2. Theres this really weird sloshing noise I hear ever once and awhile it sounds like its in the dash or right infront of it. I was thinking it may be the heater or something, but im not sure. 3.When i start the car the oil pressure is high. is this normal? after it gets warm its below 40 untill i push the gass but when i start it up the pressure is way above 40. 4.when the turbo starts to boost it feels like im getting more acceleration when im not flooring the car like maybe the actuator is releasing the pressure but the psi gague says its pushing 8psi but it pulls harder around 5 or 6. (boost leak again???) and it takes it abit to rev out to 6k rpm its hard to explain. its like its not getting the full 8psi or not getting enough fuel or something. maybe the afm is dirty im pretty lost on this one. 5. after full throtel boosting the car sometimes dies or it will bog and the check engine light will come on but if i hit the gass it levels out again like it does when i first start it up. 6.Is it normal for all the TEMS lights to come on when i have it in normal mode? all three come on from time to time in normal mode under normal driving condiions no hard acceleration or anything. if anyone can help me with this i would be very greatfull. thanks for reading my thread and helping with my noobyness : ) ohh and i have come to understand that supras are sexy as hell and verry ammusing to drive : ) __________________ Cars: 1995 NIssan altima with 2 year old pant on black Drag DR-8 17x7 Wheels with brand new Goodyear Eagle GT's Custom Blue Parking lights with White silverstar head lights JDM Ebay Catback Exhaust. K&N air filter. (Totaled Due To An Idiot) bone stock (for now) 1990 Supra Turbo With a brand new CT-26 Turbo And New Exhaust Manifold. Now With A Brand New Blown Head Gasket Now driving a 99 Nissan Maxima 5spd with the passanger side bashed in from passing out at the wheel nice cars ehh??

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