Forum: Buy/Sell Cars
09-04-2013, 10:53 PM
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1987 Toyota Supra Turbo 5-Speed Hardtop $8500/OBO
For sale 1987 Toyota Supra Turbo. Excellent condition inside and out. Car speaks for itself, just look at the pictures. I get stopped and asked/people take pictures/people make offers for the car...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
05-08-2013, 12:30 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,924
A/C Issues
Hey guys,
My A/C works for 10 minutes(actually feels cold) and then my 10 amp fuse in the passenger side kick panel keeps popping. I don't know what is causing it and quite frankly don't know...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
10-11-2012, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,491
Successful Head Gasket Replacement Finally!!!
So, I suspected my Thermostat and coolant temp sender that I bought from Autozone were no good. I have seen several posts on this forum saying their products can be problematic, even when brand new....
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Forum: MKIII Supra
10-10-2012, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,491
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Forum: MKIII Supra
10-10-2012, 01:00 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,491
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Forum: MKIII Supra
10-07-2012, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,491
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Forum: MKIII Supra
10-06-2012, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,491
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Forum: MKIII Supra
10-04-2012, 12:18 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,491
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Forum: MKIII Supra
10-03-2012, 12:18 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,491
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Forum: MKIII Supra
10-02-2012, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,491
Replaced HG, still overheating???
Hey guys,
I just buttoned up my head gasket replacement for my 87 turbo. I used the toyota head gasket kit with everything from the head gasket up. I also did the timing belt/tensioner/and new...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
09-03-2012, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,845
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Forum: MKIII Supra
09-03-2012, 12:46 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,845
Update
Sorry for the long delay between posts, my car died, my computer died, and my dryer died all in the same month lol. So I am reporting in via iPad. I did take tons of pictures and notes so I will be...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
08-13-2012, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,057
Found my answer
disregard...found my answer here. Didn't see it when I searched. Thanks anyway.
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Forum: MKIII Supra
08-12-2012, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,057
ARP Head Bolt Torque
I have read in this forum people have used all kinds of different torque settings for their head bolts.
I am specifically using 12 x 1.25 ARP head bolts with assembly lubricant for my bhg job. I...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
07-29-2012, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,845
Best Trick in the Book
If you want to remember where all of your screws go, this tip in my opinion is priceless. Somewhere along my projects I learned to take a piece of cardboard, and do this....Might be over the top,...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
07-29-2012, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,845
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Forum: MKIII Supra
07-29-2012, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,845
Take lots of pictures
In order to make sure I remember how all these hoses and wiring goes back together I am taking pictures of everything I do along the way. Here are some before pics that should come in handy later.
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Forum: MKIII Supra
07-29-2012, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,845
Update
Decided after starting my tear down that I am going to replace my accessory belts as well. They basically looked like crap, never really looked at them closely before but they are all cracked and...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
07-29-2012, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,845
Goodies purchased so far
Toyota Gasket Kit
ARP Bolt Kit and Lubricant
Gates Timing Belt Kit
Timing belt tensioner spring
Water pump and water pump gasket
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Forum: MKIII Supra
07-29-2012, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,845
Starter Replacement
I just rebuilt it, replaced all the copper contacts inside. It turns over/starts 100% every turn of the key. Before I had the turn and click problem. This fixed it instantly. I never messed with...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
07-27-2012, 02:08 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,845
Parts are in!!!
Ok guys, parts are in. I plan on stating the teardown this Saturday after I get off from work around 4:00pm. Before/During/and After pictures coming soon. I will put up a pic of the new goodies...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
07-14-2012, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,845
Yet Another Blown Head Gasket
Hey guys, bad news. Just blew my bone stock 87 turbo supra head gasket on the way home from work yesterday. The car gave me the classic signs. It began by spitting coolant out of the overflow...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
06-07-2012, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,798
Coolant Reservoir Overflowing
Hey,
Thanks for the reply's. I have had a new development. I didn't have time to drain the radiator down a little to remove the hose and test the thermostat. So I just went ahead and...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
06-04-2012, 02:04 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,798
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Forum: MKIII Supra
06-03-2012, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,798
Coolant Reservoir Overflowing
Hi guys,
Just did a major tune up on my 87 supra turbo. Plugs, wires, air filter, fuel filter, valve cover gaskets, etc. I even replaced all the air and coolant hoses in the car. I went with...
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