Forum: MKIII Supra
10-10-2011, 03:25 AM
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I ran a compression test today. Here are my...
I ran a compression test today. Here are my numbers.
1 = 155 psi
2 = 125
3 = 110
4 = 105
5 = 140
6 = 145
Can you give me any further thoughts? Should I do a leakdown test as well . . . ...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
08-13-2011, 03:51 AM
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BHG Symptoms, troubleshooting ??
'87 Turbo 140K miles. Aw geez what next? . . . driving today and suddenly lost power in 1 and 2 gear, shaking on acceleration. When I stopped I could smell sweet burning smell. Was told there...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
08-20-2010, 12:24 PM
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A/C high pressure switch
Does anyone know where this *$%#@ switch is located on a '87 turbo?
My (single) electric fan doesn't run, except when jumpered directly. I pulled the fan relay and it tested out OK. According to...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
07-25-2010, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 3
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CRE
Thanks very much for your reply. ...
CRE
Thanks very much for your reply. That's a great electric diagram.
I may go down to Toyota myself to double check on availability of that relay. Now that I know where the relay(s) are,...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
07-23-2010, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 3
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Electric fan relay
I just (finally) finished changing the timing belt on my 87 MKIII turbo, and it ran fine for 50 miles or so.
Couple days ago, I switched on the A/C for the first time during a really hot day, and...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
05-10-2009, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: MKIII Supra
05-09-2009, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 3
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V-belt Numbers
I'm sure this information is on here somewhere, but I couldn't find it. Putting things back together after changing the timing belt, and I forgot to mark which v-belt is which. I'm mixed up as to...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
04-24-2009, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 1
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A couple less *&^%#! vacuum lines
While I was reading some of the Guides over at the UK Supra site, I noticed the Guide author had apparently removed several vacuum lines, and installed a bypass (ignore his red arrow and look in...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
04-16-2009, 04:20 AM
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Replies: 3
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OK. I just read that that is the waste gate...
OK. I just read that that is the waste gate actuator, and it controls the bypass valve on the exhaust side of the turbine, based upon the pressure on the inlet air side of the turbine. I suppose it...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
04-16-2009, 02:07 AM
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Replies: 3
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Is this a vacuum line?
I'm in the middle of changing my (original) vacuum hoses to silicone, and the device down below the turbo, on the left side with a "Toyota" sticker on it and with one hose coming out of it, isn't on...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
04-11-2009, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 3
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The short tube lengths that connect to the cam...
The short tube lengths that connect to the cam covers were rock hard and brittle, and had to be cut off with a chisel. If the silicone doesn't last long, at least those aren't too hard to get to ...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
04-11-2009, 01:16 AM
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Replies: 2
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Thanks Bill. I really wasn't sure if the belt...
Thanks Bill. I really wasn't sure if the belt direction made a difference or not. I appreciate you're clearing that up. The timing belt installation sequence on the UK Supra site for which you...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
04-10-2009, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 3
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Silicone hose in EGR lines?
Just purchased hose techniques silicone vacuum hose kit. Any compatibility problem using silicone hose to replace hoses in EGR system? For example those stubby hoses from cam covers up to air inlet...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
04-09-2009, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 2
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New Timing Belt Direction
Finally putting things back together.
I've read the timing belt is directional, and facing the engine turns clockwise from left to right, but my new (from Toyota) belt doesn't have any arrows on...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
03-31-2009, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 1
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Parts Sources?
OK, the fun's over. Time to put things back together. I accept a run to Toyota for a timing belt, a new tensioner, and cam cover gaskets. And I don't expect there are any options for a replacement...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
03-26-2009, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 22
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Bill: Thanks for the kind words. Can't believe...
Bill: Thanks for the kind words. Can't believe how tight that bolt was. The wider the plate the better, as it really rocked up onto a corner before the bolt broke free. I'll repost just those photos...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
03-25-2009, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 21,415
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Forum: MKIII Supra
03-24-2009, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 22
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Bill: I made some measurements on the crank...
Bill: I made some measurements on the crank pulley. Here's what I got:
clearance hole for M8x1.25 bolt = 0.308 inches
bolt hole center-to-center spacing = 1.832 inches ("A" on your drawing) ...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
03-23-2009, 11:18 PM
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Forum: MKIII Supra
03-23-2009, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 2
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removing radiator
Sorry if I sound mechanically and mentally challenged, but removing the radiator (standard trans) . . . . top and bottom hoses, two clamps up top, . . . . what else is holding it in? I can't see...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
03-21-2009, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 6,709
Thanks for the replies. Bill, that link you...
Thanks for the replies. Bill, that link you shared with the series of images is terrific, thank you. That's also a great site . . . found an electonic parts manual on there. Once I buy 3 more...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
03-20-2009, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 6,709
Replacing Timing belt
I've been reading the timing belt removal procedure in the TSM, and it seems like they take off the belt by removing tension on the belt tensioner, then remove the cam and crank timing gears, then...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
03-20-2009, 02:06 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 21,415
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Forum: MKIII Supra
03-19-2009, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 21,415
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Forum: MKIII Supra
03-19-2009, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 21,415
I've been studying the timing belt removal...
I've been studying the timing belt removal procedure in the TSM, and it seems like they remove the belt, then cam timing gears, then they reinstall the gears, and finally put the new belt on. Why...
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