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Forum: MKIII Supra 01-04-2006, 05:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,829
Posted By nickvash0104
Fuel Pressure Regulator O-ring

Is this thing serviceable? I called Toyo and they said that the regulator itself needs to be replaced, which I find ridiculous. I just need to replace the o-ring between the lock nut and the...
Forum: MKIII Supra 11-18-2005, 02:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,574
Posted By nickvash0104
Most local auto parts stores either have them on...

Most local auto parts stores either have them on hand or can get them. I saw one at an AutoZone for ~$300 - I'm sure it was rebuilt, but maybe it was new.
Forum: MKIII Supra 11-10-2005, 01:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,433
Posted By nickvash0104
Water pump, fan clutch, radiator cap, leaking...

Water pump, fan clutch, radiator cap, leaking coolant line, clogged cooling system, improper torque on HG... many things that could cause it still to overheat.
Forum: MKIII Supra 11-07-2005, 08:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,479
Posted By nickvash0104
Throwing the Bar's in there only slows the...

Throwing the Bar's in there only slows the inevitable. Hopefully you didn't have a trace of antifreeze in there - otherwise be prepared for a very quick clogging of your cooling system.

Of...
Forum: MKIII Supra 11-04-2005, 12:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,610
Posted By nickvash0104
Surprising... I'd heard from an ASE tech buddy...

Surprising... I'd heard from an ASE tech buddy that the EGR system, on avg., takes away ~30 hp. Not true for the Supra?
Forum: MKIII Supra 11-04-2005, 02:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,352
Posted By nickvash0104
From my experience with OBDII cars (I know that...

From my experience with OBDII cars (I know that the 87 doesn't have OBDII, but read on) when the troublecode indicator reads 'circuit', you have to consider three things -

A) The sensor itself....
Forum: MKIII Supra 11-02-2005, 12:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,481
Posted By nickvash0104
If you've got an Autozone or an O'Reilly's Auto...

If you've got an Autozone or an O'Reilly's Auto Parts nearby (not sure where you're located) they test batteries and alternators for free on the car with a load tester.
Forum: MKIII Supra 11-02-2005, 12:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,418
Posted By nickvash0104
I have heard that switching to a straight pipe...

I have heard that switching to a straight pipe does nothing to increase performance; it may increase the noise since you're removing the resonator. Two things you have to consider when getting one...
Forum: MKIII Supra 11-01-2005, 02:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,962
Posted By nickvash0104
How's your oil? I heard of a case once where...

How's your oil? I heard of a case once where they had that sound going ~3k RPMs on the highway and they had just burned off too much oil through a slit in a hose.
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-31-2005, 10:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,481
Posted By nickvash0104
Any accessories other than stock components? ...

Any accessories other than stock components? Sound system? Remote starter? I believe the average draw from a battery is around 100 mA when the cars is turned off, which is insignificant. The...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-29-2005, 07:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,366
Posted By nickvash0104
RA = unit of measurement of how smooth something...

RA = unit of measurement of how smooth something is, if I recall correctly
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-28-2005, 01:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,936
Posted By nickvash0104
Any suggestions? 87 NA w/o ABS. O/D light...

Any suggestions? 87 NA w/o ABS. O/D light starts flashing after the car's been up to normal op. temp for awhile. Flashes faster in proportion to speed, no set pattern. No codes retained within...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-22-2005, 03:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,490
Posted By nickvash0104
This is an 'oops' part on my fault. When it was...

This is an 'oops' part on my fault. When it was mentioned about an idle control screw, I was looking at the one where the boot of the throttle cable rested (by the end of the throttle body) - I...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-21-2005, 12:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,241
Posted By nickvash0104
I eyeballed the hose and guessed it to be approx....

I eyeballed the hose and guessed it to be approx. 1/2" in diameter... going to attempt to throw it on there today and see what happens.
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-20-2005, 11:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,443
Posted By nickvash0104
All right, thanks for the information thus far. ...

All right, thanks for the information thus far.

Now in regards to remaining with it or not, which is my better bet? The chassis has ~300k on it, but the motor and the tranny were swapped out at...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-20-2005, 02:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,936
Posted By nickvash0104
I have the same problem... however, my car does...

I have the same problem... however, my car does not have ABS... '87 N/A.
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-19-2005, 03:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,241
Posted By nickvash0104
Hydraulic hose... is that similar to fuel /...

Hydraulic hose... is that similar to fuel / emissions hose? I know that the fuel / emissions stuff is tempered to pressure, but I'm not sure about the heat.
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-19-2005, 03:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,443
Posted By nickvash0104
... could you perhaps elaborate on that, Russ? ...

... could you perhaps elaborate on that, Russ? I've read via Consumer Reports and ASE Master Techs that full syn. isn't really better than conventional. I'd rather pay the ~$2-3 / qt. rather than...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-19-2005, 02:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,443
Posted By nickvash0104
All right, Joel was saying it's 10W40, supra_1...

All right, Joel was saying it's 10W40, supra_1 says it's 10W30... which is the accurate spec?
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-19-2005, 12:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,443
Posted By nickvash0104
What's the reccommended minimum temp. for 20W50? ...

What's the reccommended minimum temp. for 20W50? It's not going to get below 0 degrees F, if below 15F at all this year here in Dallas.
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-17-2005, 08:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,443
Posted By nickvash0104
Crankcase Type / Weight

Stupid question, yes... spec, according to Autozone, is 20W50. What should I be running in a rebuilt n/a with about 50,000 on it? Turns out the previous owner threw 10W30 full syn. in there, so I'm...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-17-2005, 08:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,241
Posted By nickvash0104
PCV Elbow

I've got cracks on the rubber / silicone (whichever) boots on the PCV elbow coming up off of the valve covers. Is there any way to fabricate a new one? I heard tell of the Toyota replacement...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-17-2005, 09:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,186
Posted By nickvash0104
Sounds like the birdcage... but what is it doing...

Sounds like the birdcage... but what is it doing next to the door warning light? If memory serves, starting from the top left and going clockwise, it goes light failure switch light, door open...
Forum: MKIII Supra 10-15-2005, 11:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,799
Posted By nickvash0104
Perhaps one (or more) spark plugs are fouled, had...

Perhaps one (or more) spark plugs are fouled, had that problem last week, went to accelerate, and instead of going faster, the car went slower :( Pulled the plugs and I guess they hadn't been...
Forum: MKIII Supra 09-29-2005, 10:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,883
Posted By nickvash0104
...... not from what I've heard. I have a 87 N/A...

...... not from what I've heard. I have a 87 N/A and it gets 19 city / 25 highway
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