Forum: MKIII Supra
04-21-2009, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 9,558
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Forum: MKIII Supra
04-21-2009, 01:25 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,087
Check your CPS alignment and the timing, CPS...
Check your CPS alignment and the timing, CPS especially as it doesn't have to be off by much to keep the engine from running. While you're at it check the air-gap measurements on it, see what kind...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
04-20-2009, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 9,558
White smoke and/or steam is generally coolant...
White smoke and/or steam is generally coolant getting into the cylinders, and can mean a BHG (most likely), cracked head, or a cracked block. That the seller says they just replaced the hg a little...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
04-20-2009, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,592
Pinch off the line first, before you bleed. ...
Pinch off the line first, before you bleed. Otherwise you'll just be allowing more air into the system.
And yes, you'll need to leave the vice-grips on for the trip to make sure the line stays...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
04-20-2009, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,592
My suggestion would be to go ahead and replace...
My suggestion would be to go ahead and replace all your brake lines with something like the Goodridge stainless steel lines. Not necessarily all at once since you have an immediate problem and are...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
04-06-2009, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,702
Rice Rice Baby... ...
Rice Rice Baby...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
04-06-2009, 01:48 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,805
More general info...
The targa seals can...
More general info...
The targa seals can leak and be a real pita to resolve the problem. If you're going targa you might want to plan on replacing all the seals (4 of them) if the old ones have...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
04-06-2009, 01:38 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,805
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Forum: MKIII Supra
04-01-2009, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 9,808
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Forum: MKIII Supra
03-12-2009, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,997
Anyone interested in a heater box resto kit?
I've been talking to a guy who makes restoration kits for the heater core box on various older American cars, and he was wondering if there's much interest in the Supra community for such a kit. I...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
03-12-2009, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,671
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Forum: MKIII Supra
02-07-2009, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,096
The bolts are available through Toyota,...
The bolts are available through Toyota, regardless of what some techs told you. I had to buy a replacement set last year. The part # for the bolt is 90110-08009, the spring is 90501-07056, and the...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
02-01-2009, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,986
If you've got a JDM ecu, no problem, as JDM...
If you've got a JDM ecu, no problem, as JDM engines didn't have the EGR system. It's only when you've got a USDM engine or an ecu which is setup for an EGR to be present that it's a real problem.
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Forum: Non-Generation Specific Questions
11-07-2008, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,834
Toyota sells the taillight gaskets so you can...
Toyota sells the taillight gaskets so you can replace them. If you have a spoiler you'll want to replace the seals on it as well as where the wiper arm comes out on the hatch. Water can enter any...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
11-02-2008, 02:00 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,860
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Forum: MKIII Supra
05-30-2008, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,232
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Forum: Non-Generation Specific Questions
03-19-2008, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,273
ARP head bolts or studs?
About to dive into a 7MGTE rebuild, and was wondering which was the preferred hardware among the people who have already fixed a BHG or done a rebuild.
Thanks...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
02-09-2008, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,944
Thanks...
I'll check with them on Monday. So far, I was batting zippo trying to find one online from anywhere.
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Forum: MKIII Supra
02-08-2008, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,944
Gas gauge sending unit for my '88?
Anyone got a good source for a replacement unit? Mine is toast, and while I've got a new Walbro pump I can't locate a replacement sending unit.
Thanks...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
02-06-2008, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,349
Thanks for the feedback everyone.
After asking around town found a shop that can clean and reseal it if necessary. Won't be cheap (about $100 for the reseal), but that's still a LOT better than the cost of a new one.
"I have a...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
02-06-2008, 01:11 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,349
Grungy gas tank on my '88
Already drained and dropped it, pulled what was once a fuel pump out, but there's all sorts of nastiness in the bottom of the tank. What's the best way everyone's found to clean the grime and debris...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
10-17-2007, 02:23 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 6,498
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Forum: MKIII Supra
10-16-2007, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,960
JDM engine sources
For those of you who have gone this route to replace your 7m engines, which suppliers have you had the best luck with? Any to definately stay away from? Thanks...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
10-14-2007, 04:34 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,152
Sloppy automatic shifter
I've got an '88 with a lot of side-to-side play in the shifter, and I know from reading through old posts that the manual stick has a (relatively) easily replaced bearing. Does the automatic have the...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
02-17-2007, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,159
MK III transition model, '87 to 88'?
I'm relatively new to the Supra scene, and got a question about a vehicle I'm considering buying and restoring. The VIN indicates that it's a 1988 (Nov, '87), but the data-plate on the firewall...
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