Forum: MKIII Supra
11-26-2009, 04:02 PM
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Time in shop
The block did not take but 2 days to do - it was the head that took so long - 2 weeks. But the total time in the shop was over a month due to needing to find enough POP CANS to get it out.
BTW -...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
11-26-2009, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 69
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block cost
Block was $200 to shave and dip tank, check for cracks. The total Machine shop bill was $750 wich was head job, block and crank, and alot of cleaning (all intank manifolds and oil pan) I bit high but...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
11-25-2009, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 69
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Head Shop
No - head was in shop for cleaning and resurface then I took it back once all the valves were removed to do the porting. Then - back to the shop to have the valve seats done, valves installed, and...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
10-07-2009, 04:42 PM
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Bhg?
Check your plugs - if they look like coolant or have deposits its a BHG - Start with NO 6 as that is the most common - All plugs should be dry and light tan. Mine ran rough after sitting overnight...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
09-28-2009, 03:46 PM
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Plugs
Plat tip plugs can not be cleaned - standard ones can but not recommended. Replace them
If oil on Both sides meaning tips - could be when they were removed they were contaminated from top oil ...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
09-26-2009, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 11
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Rtv
Its a permatex silicon sealer for oil gaskets and water hoses.
Oil in the spark plugs leads to misfires, destroyed spark wires and if hardened, impossible to remove plugs.
Not to mention the...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
09-25-2009, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 11
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Oil on plugs
The 4 plugs on the NO3 Oil Cover are leaking - very common.
Its the black plate over the plugs.
They go right to the valves.
Put Oil plug washers on them and RTV
There is a geat...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
09-25-2009, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 5
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Bolts
Another thought - I had to buy new bolts because the BHG leak distroyed some of the old bolts. If any bolts are not in NEW condition - replace the set
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Forum: MKIII Supra
09-25-2009, 04:28 PM
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Stud torque
Just put ARP Studs on mine and troqued to 90 pounds no problem. ARP Bolts are $90 and troque to 78 pounds
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Forum: MKIII Supra
09-25-2009, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 69
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time
Total project was about 2 months working nights
10% Disassembly
15% Assembly
20% Figuring out what to do
55% Cleaning/painting parts
Costs about $1500
50% Machine shop work
30% Parts
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Forum: MKIII Supra
09-24-2009, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 69
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startup update
Update on initial start it was not a dream, car actually starts again!.
Ran it for about 15 minutes to get the thermostat open and get some water circulating. No bubbles in the coolant, no...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
09-24-2009, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 69
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Fuse/ OIL PRessure
Thanks Bill UK for checking that out for me.
The OIL pressure climbs to about mid scale or 40 PSI when cold which is were it has always been for this model. Rev it up and it goes to maybe 50-60,...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
09-23-2009, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 69
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It's Back
Well spinning the engine for the oil test got me excited so I went on a marathon session and moved along in getting the throttle body, exhaust, belts, and radiator back on. The vacuum hose diagram...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
09-23-2009, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 69
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No Oil Pressure
Before I installed the throttle body, I pulled the spark plugs and connected the battery to give the engine a spin to see if I got any oil pressure.
Engine spun but pressure on the gauge. This...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
09-23-2009, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 69
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Engine Break In Oil
I've been researching what type of oil to use for engine break in. Found this web site with some great explanation of what is going on and how to do it correctly
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Forum: MKIII Supra
09-22-2009, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 69
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Alternator Bracket
Went to install the Alternator and discovered another problem the lower alternator bracket must go on the block first before the Air Compressor bracket and fan belt adjuster bracket.
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Forum: MKIII Supra
09-22-2009, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 69
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Spark Plugs
I then secured the Valve Covers and put 4 OIL PLUG washers on the No 3 valve covers with lots of RTV as they were leaking before the project. Installed the new plugs with Anti-Seize as the old plugs...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
09-22-2009, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 69
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Air Chamber
Took a while to figure out where the two VAC line brackets went till I discovered they attached to the outside of the AIR Chamber bolts. One on the left and one on the right. The Blue VAC switch also...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
09-22-2009, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 69
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Fuel Rail
Next I installed the fuel rail and injectors. Soaked the injectors for several days in CARB Cleaner and cleaned off all of the connectors with Brake Cleaner.
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Used all new O rings...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
09-22-2009, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 69
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Drivers side Connections 4
A few more connectors
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The knock sensor is under the intake manifold. The IAC hose connects to a nipple on the underside of the intake
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Forum: MKIII Supra
09-22-2009, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 69
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Drivers Side Connections 3
Once the Intake is in place you can place the main wire harness on top and run the connections for the Starter, VAC switches, Transmission Switch, Knock Sensor, and EGR temp down through the runners....
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Forum: MKIII Supra
09-22-2009, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 69
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Drivers Side Electrical and Hoses 2
Before installing the Intake runner, you will need to route several lines through the runners BEFORE placing the intake on the head. Run the supply and return fuel lines, IAC Hose from the manifold,...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
09-22-2009, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 69
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Drivers Side Electrical and Hoses 1
Spent a week working on the drivers side wires and hoses. It was mess to figure out so I have documented my findings so they be of assistance in the future.
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The key problem is that...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
09-22-2009, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 69
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Water Manifold
Putting together the Water manifold was straight forward. The various temp senders could only go in one location. Be careful to start both connection hoses before you slide the housing on the studs...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
09-15-2009, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 69
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I am not pulling the head
Ran into my first major mistake on the reassembly so far. I thought I could fit this U shape water pipe around the block and firewall with the head ON NOPE! CANT BE DONE.
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I am not...
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