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Forum: MKIII Supra 03-02-2008, 01:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,781
Posted By Benesesso
I've had this problem with both of my turbo...

I've had this problem with both of my turbo Supras. I found a radiator shop that built me a couple of 3 row radiators. They helped, but the cars still run hot in the Phoenix summers. I changed the...
Forum: MKIII Supra 02-25-2008, 08:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,957
Posted By Benesesso
Thanks for the replies. The stock setup seems to...

Thanks for the replies. The stock setup seems to be a cold air intake, because the front plastic filter assembly picks up air from in front of the hot engine compartment. What aftermarket setup...
Forum: MKIII Supra 02-24-2008, 07:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,957
Posted By Benesesso
Easy Way to Change Air Filter

Has anyone figured out a simple way to change the stock air filter on a turbo? Seems the only way is to disconnect all the hoses starting at the turbo inlet, and work toward the front. Too bad it...
Forum: MKIII Supra 05-14-2006, 05:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,855
Posted By Benesesso
Buy it ONLY on the condition you can take it to a...

Buy it ONLY on the condition you can take it to a Toy. dealer and have them find out what's REALLY wrong with a Supra that is selling for $1000.

Chances are very high the seller won't want any...
Forum: MKIII Supra 05-10-2006, 03:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,800
Posted By Benesesso
I have 2 genuine Toyota service manuals. Thw...

I have 2 genuine Toyota service manuals. Thw sender in question is not the cold start goodie--that one is on top and on the engine side of the t-stat.

The unknown sender is ~halfway down the...
Forum: MKIII Supra 05-09-2006, 10:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,800
Posted By Benesesso
Temp. Sender-what does it do?

After completing my recent BHG on my 1990 Turbo, the computer set a code for bad temp. sender--found it to be the one behind the PS reservoir bracket-the 2 prong thermistor. Checker and AZ don't...
Forum: MKIII Supra 05-05-2006, 02:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,117
Posted By Benesesso
First, you won't bend any valves. Supras are...

First, you won't bend any valves. Supras are "non-interference" engines, fortunately. If you can't prevent the crank from turning by some simpler method, you can have a 3" rod welded to the end of...
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-29-2006, 05:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,332
Posted By Benesesso
I didn't notice any bolts, but maybe they're just...

I didn't notice any bolts, but maybe they're just covered with grease and dirt. If it unbolts it would be easy to get the pan down.

There IS a bolt-on round tube that's used to laterally...
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-27-2006, 10:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,332
Posted By Benesesso
Yes. I know how harmful antifreeze can be to...

Yes. I know how harmful antifreeze can be to bearings, and the oil lab. says that 102 ppm lead and 19 copper isn't good news,
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-27-2006, 06:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,332
Posted By Benesesso
Dropping Oil Pan

Just got an oil analysis back that shows coolant and lead (102 ppm) in the oil.

I'm just finishing a BHG repair, so cooland was expected. How hard is it to remove the oil pan in place---IF I...
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-26-2006, 04:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,348
Posted By Benesesso
Tiny Stock Exhaust Pipe

Cccccccccccccc
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-24-2006, 10:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,598
Posted By Benesesso
Thanks. My local high-perf. muffler shop says...

Thanks. My local high-perf. muffler shop says they'll make me a new pipe w/SS flex joint AND install it for ~$140. Only the joint will be SS.

BTW, after I got the rear cat. off I looked thru...
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-24-2006, 10:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,269
Posted By Benesesso
I get ~21 mpg on average-mostly highway running...

I get ~21 mpg on average-mostly highway running ~75 MPH.
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-24-2006, 10:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,817
Posted By Benesesso
Turbo-side Reinstallation Sequence

Anyone have any preferred order of reinstallation for the turbo side of the engine. I have the turbo itself back on and the oil lines all hooked up, and now must hook up all of the other stuff that...
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-24-2006, 04:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,598
Posted By Benesesso
Thanks. I'm looking for one.

Thanks. I'm looking for one.
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-24-2006, 03:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,195
Posted By Benesesso
Just curious about what happened to your orig....

Just curious about what happened to your orig. cam.
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-24-2006, 12:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,598
Posted By Benesesso
Braided Stainless Flex Joint in Downpipe

As I slowly get my 1990 Turbo back together after a BHG, I discovered a crack/corroded area in the stock metal exhaust bellows/expansion joint close to the turbo outlet elbow. I called a "high perf"...
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-22-2006, 02:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,454
Posted By Benesesso
Listen to mrnickleye--it will save you a LOT of...

Listen to mrnickleye--it will save you a LOT of time and $$$$$!

The turbos have oil squirters to keep the piston tops cooler, and they lowered the CR for the boost. Can you think of WHY Toyota...
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-22-2006, 12:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,535
Posted By Benesesso
Good idea to pull the engine and get it rebuilt. ...

Good idea to pull the engine and get it rebuilt. It shouldn't cost too much to get real good flat surfaces on both block and head--AFTER they are tested for cracks.

I'd use a metal HG in that...
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-19-2006, 07:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,133
Posted By Benesesso
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-19-2006, 05:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,293
Posted By Benesesso
I see that Toy. moved the 1st cat. closer to the...

I see that Toy. moved the 1st cat. closer to the turbo in 1989 or 1990. My 1988 Turbo has it located back a few feet. I guess they wanted it in a hotter location.
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-19-2006, 03:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,293
Posted By Benesesso
OK, I'm not going to boost that high. 10-11 psi...

OK, I'm not going to boost that high. 10-11 psi is enough for me.

Tomorrow night is the dreaded turbo oil line attachment to the block. I put a bunch of antiseize on all the studs on the turbo...
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-18-2006, 11:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,293
Posted By Benesesso
I don't want to raise the HP that much. The...

I don't want to raise the HP that much. The horror of losing another HG is the big factor. I'm still getting the car back together-it's been over a month. I'm amazed that anyone can do this job in...
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-18-2006, 10:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,293
Posted By Benesesso
FCO? New one for me. The small size of the cat....

FCO? New one for me. The small size of the cat. makes me think it doesn't flow well, but I haven't looked inside.


I did take a die grinder to the elbow and enlarged the most restrictive...
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-18-2006, 09:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,293
Posted By Benesesso
Emissions and Noise-First Cat. Removal ?

Need some info about what to expect if I remove the first cat. conv.--the one close to the turbo. How much will the noise and emissions increase?
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