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    locating pins on Block

    I do not want to remove the block from the car.I had rebuilt it 2.5 years ago and its seems to be okay. I know what you are talking about. I forgot the name...Those plugs on the block.I could remove them and wash the coolant passages and put in new plugs. Cheers, Roy
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    locating pins on Block

    Did you order the new ones from toyota? How much were they? Cheers, Roy
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    locating pins on Block

    Hi guys, 1/. How do u remove the locating pins on the block without damaging them? 2/. Is there a good way to clean the water jackets in the block with the head off and engine in the car? Cheers, Roy
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    MHG Question, how much to take off of head and block?

    Phone number for Rob's Auto Machine is 510-732-1909. I will be taking my head there next week to be machined. Cheers, Roy
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    MHG Question, how much to take off of head and block?

    Call up Rob's Auto Machine in Hayward...Those guys build race engines and have worked on Supra engines. They charge $50-$60 to get the head machined on their CBN which is capable of producing good finishes for Metal Head Gaskets. Real friendly guys too. Cheers, Roy
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    Longevity of the perfectly built 7M

    And probably would design a better cooling system where coolant enters 3 cylinders water jackets simultaneouly and not in series like the 7m. Make the underside of the car all flat like the ferraris and have venturis built in the body of the car like f1 cars. And of course Variable Vane...
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    Longevity of the perfectly built 7M

    If I hade unlimited budget I would get everything made out of titanium and carbon fiber....engine, chasis, body panels, interior...everything... Cheers, Roy
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    My Supra just blew its headgasket.

    Well I will using my head from the car. I will have it machined on a CBN machine and it will cost me $50 to have the deck machined ready for my HKS metal head gasket. To do the valves and check if they leak will cost me another $100. I will replace the stem seal myelf...probably have them...
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    My Supra just blew its headgasket.

    My mistake...Its been 3 years since I rebuilt my engine. I noticed head gasket symptons about months ago....but the car still had plenty of power and never overheated, coolant level was consistent, etc. I have been meaning to get a spare head and get everything done to it incase my current...
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    My Supra just blew its headgasket.

    Hi Guys, I was going on the Dumbarton bridge and half way over the bridge I could feel my car losing power. Lucky for me I had already climbed up the rising slope of the bridge and so I could just coast downhill and off the bridge. My insurance company could not get a tow truck to tow me...
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    Fremont Meet - President's Day

    How did I miss this shit?...I could have driven to the meet too. Cheers, Roy
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    Take a look at one of my fiberglass consoles.

    Hi guys, I ran a sample on Carbon Fiber with a new resin and it looks good. The Cf weave is alittle distored in one area as you can see but it was due to my handling...This can be easily prevented by being more careful when I handle the fabric. I will have clear urethane coating sprayed on...
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    How Much Did You Spend?

    Why so many supras? Cheers, Roy
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    My new FFIM :D

    Thats right...I have been looking at Seth's manifolds and his work is going from good to better. Cheers, Roy
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    Take a look at one of my fiberglass consoles.

    Hi guys, My carbon fiber comes in this Friday 02/16/2007. Then I shall complete the carbon fiber consoles.. Cheers, Roy
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    Take a look at one of my fiberglass consoles.

    I'll pm you guys. I am still waiting for my CF to come in next week so I can complete the CF ones. Cheers, Roy
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    Take a look at one of my fiberglass consoles.

    Thanks... I am glad you liked the console.. Cheers, Roy
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    Take a look at one of my fiberglass consoles.

    Hi, You will need to check your dimensions for the single din stereo and the 60mm gauges under it because it will not fit in the stock recess. Cheers, Roy
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    Take a look at one of my fiberglass consoles.

    Thats true...Any defects show up in gloss black. And I knew you meant good. I will ship yours out this morning. cheers, Roy
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    Take a look at one of my fiberglass consoles.

    Lol...yeah you noticed...My a/c is shit....I will change to R154 tranny in 2 months time. WeezL: When I pop the parts off the mold it is smooth but I usually sand using 230 grit. I add primer and then use 400 grit. Then I spray black gloss and then sand with 1000 grit. When I put down the...