illinois supra owners

rocktownsupra21 · 07-10-2007, 02:52 AM

i was wondering if anyone around the rockford il area owns a supra. I just bought an 88 turbos supra and im havin problems with it overheating i changed the thermostat and thats not it, also the valve covers are leakin ive heard it would cost about 350 to fix this im new to these cars and im a little hesitant to work on it if anyone could help me out i would appreciate it

supramacist · 07-10-2007, 04:11 AM

The valve covers are an easy fix.

Now the overheating combines with a few other symptoms could be bhg.
The more it overheats the more likely you will lose the propper seal.

Supra2NR · 07-10-2007, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by rocktownsupra21

i was wondering if anyone around the rockford il area owns a supra. I just bought an 88 turbos supra and im havin problems with it overheating i changed the thermostat and thats not it, also the valve covers are leakin ive heard it would cost about 350 to fix this im new to these cars and im a little hesitant to work on it if anyone could help me out i would appreciate it

my friend named josh lives at dixon,il and hes has an mk3 with a 2jz

88Tsupra · 07-10-2007, 06:34 AM

is the value cover cracked if not just get new seals its really easy just unscrew it clean it off then apply the new seal warm the engine and let the seal warm up and fit in if it still over heats you got a BHG BLOW HEAD GASKET expic to spend about 1500 if you do it urself and if not 3k for a shop cuz its a TURBO they say

rocktownsupra21 · 07-11-2007, 01:39 PM

well i had a pressure test and of course i have a leaking head gasket. does anyone know of a good mechanic around the rockford area that can good do this work. i may possible be selling the car becasue i can not afford to have it repaired

gpgtp_22 · 07-11-2007, 04:47 PM

I live in southern wisconsin and i just picked up a 90 turbo with a bhg. I should be fixing it in the next week or so. Maybe i could help you with yours when I get done

rocktownsupra21 · 07-11-2007, 10:34 PM

ya if you could help me in amyway i would really appreciate i dont have the money to go to shop and get a 3000 bill

07-10-2007, 02:52 AM	#1
rocktownsupra21 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: rockford IL Posts: 56	illinois supra owners i was wondering if anyone around the rockford il area owns a supra. I just bought an 88 turbos supra and im havin problems with it overheating i changed the thermostat and thats not it, also the valve covers are leakin ive heard it would cost about 350 to fix this im new to these cars and im a little hesitant to work on it if anyone could help me out i would appreciate it

07-10-2007, 06:34 AM	#4
88Tsupra 12psi boost Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: long beach, CA Posts: 252	is the value cover cracked if not just get new seals its really easy just unscrew it clean it off then apply the new seal warm the engine and let the seal warm up and fit in if it still over heats you got a BHG BLOW HEAD GASKET expic to spend about 1500 if you do it urself and if not 3k for a shop cuz its a TURBO they say __________________ 88turbo targa-white original Pin Stripe custom intake-Tenzo filter.....Momo racing seats and steering wheel... apexi exhaust tip-custom 3" piping. Replaced with RSR GT II NGK plug and wires HID conversion head lights HKS Turbo Timer Type-1 (in black) Tial BOV BIC DDP

07-11-2007, 01:39 PM	#5
rocktownsupra21 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: rockford IL Posts: 56	bhg well i had a pressure test and of course i have a leaking head gasket. does anyone know of a good mechanic around the rockford area that can good do this work. i may possible be selling the car becasue i can not afford to have it repaired

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07-10-2007, 04:11 AM	#2
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	The valve covers are an easy fix. Now the overheating combines with a few other symptoms could be bhg. The more it overheats the more likely you will lose the propper seal.

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rocktownsupra21 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: rockford IL Posts: 56	ya if you could help me in amyway i would really appreciate i dont have the money to go to shop and get a 3000 bill