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Forum: MKIII Supra 06-12-2012, 04:30 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 17,904
Posted By Ranma
Ok is their power to the battery side of the...

Ok is their power to the battery side of the fuses? Next check the other side then head to the fuse box. Oh yes the alternator ground goes to the battery.

Anyhow check the wires for corrosion....
Forum: MKIII Supra 06-12-2012, 02:11 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 17,904
Posted By Ranma
Are you sure the battery has power? If it is dead...

Are you sure the battery has power? If it is dead nothing you do will help. you can get a light bulb from the car and put the 2 wires on the post or you can set it up for a jump start or battery...
Forum: MKIII Supra 06-11-2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 17,904
Posted By Ranma
Talking There is a strap for engine grounding come to...

There is a strap for engine grounding come to think of it. Did you restore power to the rest of the car?
Forum: MKIII Supra 06-11-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 17,904
Posted By Ranma
Talking It is important to get the ground on the right...

It is important to get the ground on the right spot. So which part is bad, the one to the frame or engine or alternator? The part from Toyota is best, I have had awful experience from aftermarket.
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Forum: MKIII Supra 06-11-2012, 03:37 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 17,904
Posted By Ranma
Talking It is a multimeter and very inexpensive. set to...

It is a multimeter and very inexpensive. set to 12 volts and put the red wire on the positive terminal and black wire on the frame. If you have a 12 volt or so reading then it is a good ground. How...
Forum: MKIII Supra 06-11-2012, 02:03 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 17,904
Posted By Ranma
Talking You probably need a new cable, do an ohm check to...

You probably need a new cable, do an ohm check to see if there is any resistance. make sure all of the connection points are clean. need to be sure the cable is connecting a good electrical path from...
Forum: MKIII Supra 06-10-2012, 11:50 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 17,904
Posted By Ranma
Check the main ground. Don't glance at it take it...

Check the main ground. Don't glance at it take it off and do a proper inspection. It makes sense, a bump and a corroded cable breaks.

It is the main one from the battery to the frame. Mine has a...
Forum: MKIII Supra 06-10-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 17,904
Posted By Ranma
Red face As stupid as this sounds, start at the battery...

As stupid as this sounds, start at the battery and move forward through the system. Did you check for power on both sides of the fuse? lastly, you did check the ground wire, right?
Forum: MKIII Supra 05-07-2012, 01:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,169
Posted By Ranma
Talking What condition is the body? Most people here want...

What condition is the body? Most people here want the turbo, then it matters not what the engine does. If the 7MGE is acceptable with you and it is structurally sound, then offer him a thousand. You...
Forum: MKIII Supra 05-07-2012, 01:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,200
Posted By Ranma
This is worse than the Toyota dealer in Tulsa. At...

This is worse than the Toyota dealer in Tulsa. At least what they fix improper they repaired. It took some doing but when they fired the maintance advisor and mechanic my Supra was repaired right.
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-29-2012, 12:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,854
Posted By Ranma
There has to be another way to remove it than...

There has to be another way to remove it than brute force. I suppose it is welded onto the frame. So how much do you want?
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-24-2012, 05:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,923
Posted By Ranma
Am against all things that come in a bottle for a...

Am against all things that come in a bottle for a "quick fix". I was taught they do not work. While it may "work" for a bit, you are setting yourself up for failure. Then most of the people in this...
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-24-2012, 03:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,854
Posted By Ranma
Talking More of the bent support. Got to look at my guy...

More of the bent support. Got to look at my guy tonight but think that part can be removed. If I had the oven could do it my self. Would need to do a hardness check, if it is 1\4 hard it would...
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-23-2012, 02:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,854
Posted By Ranma
Oh take they money and tell them you will fix....

Oh take they money and tell them you will fix. Sure I could straighten that part. That or get a replacement. They will pay you some money, right? Tell them to stick it with the title.

Could you...
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-22-2012, 02:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,854
Posted By Ranma
Talking How much do you want for him? What are all of the...

How much do you want for him? What are all of the specs? I live oh about 400 miles from you.
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-21-2012, 03:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,854
Posted By Ranma
Talking Looks like minor damage to me. Would want to take...

Looks like minor damage to me. Would want to take apart the front before making it final. About the overheating, have you checked out the fan clutch? I had a 85 Camero and the electric fan went out...
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-19-2012, 02:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,356
Posted By Ranma
Why would you swap out a MIII w58 with a MII w58?

Why would you swap out a MIII w58 with a MII w58?
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-15-2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,006
Posted By Ranma
NOt sure why people want to mutate Supras? If you...

NOt sure why people want to mutate Supras? If you want a Chevy, Ford or whatever buy it. With the steering system you take a chance of making the fatal mistake. The one that will remove you from the...
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-13-2012, 11:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,050
Posted By Ranma
Talking have you checked all of the vacuum lines? My guy...

have you checked all of the vacuum lines? My guy leaked from the power steering pump, rebuilt it then blew the rack. Had to replace power steering pump and rack. My guy in Japan had the same trouble....
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-11-2012, 01:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,210
Posted By Ranma
Wink *** soon to own ***** have dazed look, ah could...

*** soon to own ***** have dazed look, ah could you provide a picture? Do you intent to "rhino line" the interior? :werd:
Forum: MKIII Supra 03-30-2012, 08:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,237
Posted By Ranma
Talking That looks lovely :p Well go ahead and fix it! I...

That looks lovely :p Well go ahead and fix it! I have not seen anything so bad since I looked at a Chevy Cobalt.
Forum: MKIII Supra 03-28-2012, 10:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,473
Posted By Ranma
You should at least take this one apart. It would...

You should at least take this one apart. It would be interesting to see what blew the engine? For grins and giggles, did you check the timing belt?
Forum: MKIII Supra 03-22-2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,672
Posted By Ranma
Never said you did not, I just have a bit of...

Never said you did not, I just have a bit of experience undergoing unexpected problems. You must remember these cars are a 1/4 of a century old. My guy should probably have been scrapped. Now my...
Forum: MKIII Supra 03-22-2012, 01:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,672
Posted By Ranma
Talking The problem is what you will break during this...

The problem is what you will break during this time. If you put it right before it breaks it is cheaper. Now take my red breasted money sucker (coinrapicus ruber), things are still going wrong. He...
Forum: MKIII Supra 03-20-2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,473
Posted By Ranma
Talking nani

Did the hose pop losing all cooling fluid? Where did all of the oil come from? Have you checked the engine for physical damage? Do you see any signs of an explosion? Really did you add any thing to...
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