Are There Any Honest Mechanics?

TxSpeedBoy · 01-04-2006, 05:24 AM

What manual are you using? Sounds like you know more than the mechanics to me. And if you think about it, doing somethings for yourself will help in future diagnostics when something goes wrong. But at least you have the common since to not let some greasy mechanic out to make a buck rip you off...good for you!

suprra_girl · 01-04-2006, 09:20 AM

agreed... learn how to do it yourself

but if you are one of those that don't have time at all for that then ask the mechanics the same question... how much to put in an 02 sensor

mrnickleye · 01-04-2006, 10:35 AM

Bring on over to my shop. I know supras well, and I've never ripped anyone off. There is enough work to make a good living, AND be honest.

The ripoffs are just lazy bastards that actually enjoy stealing from you !!

I've fired some when I was foreman at the Toyota dealer.

You don't EVEN wanna know some of the crap those kind do to your car, or don't do, but charge you anyways.

It sounds like you have some mechanical abilities. Get a Chilton manual so you have a reference book to get greasy while you fix things yourself. Use the TSRM, and print out the pages you need to do a particular job.

Ask all the questions here before tackling a job that may lay up your car for a day or 2.

That throttle body will come right off with a 3/8" 12" extension and socket. Those valve covers are easy to get off with a BIG tipped phillips screwdriver.

Make sure you use a fender cover, even a towel.

Take some photos before you start if you need, so you can see where it all goes back.

Get a muffin pan to keep the nuts and bolts seperated as you remove them. This will make re-assembly much quicker, and less headache.

Get all the parts and gaskets ahead of time. Keep 2 cans of 'brake cleaner spray' on hand. A magnetic tray is handy, or an old speaker magnet.

VC gasket job won't take you more than 2 hrs. max.

duster117 · 01-04-2006, 02:36 PM

sorry to but in on this thred

but i keep reading about rushing water sound when cold?
what is this linked to?

scruffboy · 01-04-2006, 04:14 PM

I can't find a chiltons book for my specific year supra. I did find a book (forgot name) on supras in general and it is somewhat helpful. The TSRM is very helpful, but I'm afraid of getting in over my head. I saw a site where they show every part and part number in blow ups and the parts separated. I once saw it on a Body Shop Computer. Does anyone know the URL for this? I think this would be very helpful.

Thanks,

James in NJ

mrnickleye · 01-05-2006, 01:59 AM

http://www.cygnusx1.net/supra/library/EPC/MKIII_NATO/

suprra_girl · 01-05-2006, 02:20 AM

the rushing water/gurgling in your dashboard is due to air in your cooling system
you need to burp it

01-04-2006, 05:24 AM	#1
TxSpeedBoy 3" Exhaust Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 83	What manual are you using? Sounds like you know more than the mechanics to me. And if you think about it, doing somethings for yourself will help in future diagnostics when something goes wrong. But at least you have the common since to not let some greasy mechanic out to make a buck rip you off...good for you! __________________ Supra Project 06... 1987 Turbo. 18" Enkei RS5. K&N Filter. Magnaflow custom exhaust. "I got a pair of subs for my girlfriend...Good traid huh?!

01-04-2006, 09:20 AM	#2
suprra_girl 7M POWAH! ;) Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,312	agreed... learn how to do it yourself but if you are one of those that don't have time at all for that then ask the mechanics the same question... how much to put in an 02 sensor __________________ Please use the forum to ask your questions as they will get replied to much faster than pming me Pics of my build. "Good girls are just bad girls that don't get caught" Do a diagnostic first!

01-04-2006, 10:35 AM	#3
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	You Can Do It !!!!!!!! Bring on over to my shop. I know supras well, and I've never ripped anyone off. There is enough work to make a good living, AND be honest. The ripoffs are just lazy bastards that actually enjoy stealing from you !! I've fired some when I was foreman at the Toyota dealer. You don't EVEN wanna know some of the crap those kind do to your car, or don't do, but charge you anyways. It sounds like you have some mechanical abilities. Get a Chilton manual so you have a reference book to get greasy while you fix things yourself. Use the TSRM, and print out the pages you need to do a particular job. Ask all the questions here before tackling a job that may lay up your car for a day or 2. That throttle body will come right off with a 3/8" 12" extension and socket. Those valve covers are easy to get off with a BIG tipped phillips screwdriver. Make sure you use a fender cover, even a towel. Take some photos before you start if you need, so you can see where it all goes back. Get a muffin pan to keep the nuts and bolts seperated as you remove them. This will make re-assembly much quicker, and less headache. Get all the parts and gaskets ahead of time. Keep 2 cans of 'brake cleaner spray' on hand. A magnetic tray is handy, or an old speaker magnet. VC gasket job won't take you more than 2 hrs. max. __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08.

01-04-2006, 04:14 PM	#5
scruffboy walbro fp Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kearny, New Jersey, USA Posts: 427	Re: Do it yourself I can't find a chiltons book for my specific year supra. I did find a book (forgot name) on supras in general and it is somewhat helpful. The TSRM is very helpful, but I'm afraid of getting in over my head. I saw a site where they show every part and part number in blow ups and the parts separated. I once saw it on a Body Shop Computer. Does anyone know the URL for this? I think this would be very helpful. Thanks, James in NJ

01-05-2006, 01:59 AM	#6
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	Toyota Parts http://www.cygnusx1.net/supra/library/EPC/MKIII_NATO/ __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08.

01-04-2006, 02:36 PM	#4
duster117 Stock Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ms Posts: 17	sorry to but in on this thred but i keep reading about rushing water sound when cold? what is this linked to?

01-05-2006, 02:20 AM	#7
suprra_girl 7M POWAH! ;) Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,312	the rushing water/gurgling in your dashboard is due to air in your cooling system you need to burp it __________________ Please use the forum to ask your questions as they will get replied to much faster than pming me Pics of my build. "Good girls are just bad girls that don't get caught" Do a diagnostic first!

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