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    Plz help-Ideas where 2 get new TB hose?

    jeff at champion toyota or curt at elmhurst toyota will have them. they sell it much cheaper than ur regular toyota.
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    engine coolant

    using toyota red coolant is just a gimmick. it prob. is better than the green stuff but for the supra, green stuff works just fine. the red juice is more for the newer model of toyota, the red stuff is what they usually carry in the dealership so they stick to red coolant. not too sure...
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    Supra sounds like a chopper!

    same here these are my so call mods JDM engine so no egr, block all ports that once belong to the egr. Removed charcoal canister put a aluminum pipping for the intake i check all cams couldn't possible be the cam cause my car ran fine before. It happen out of no where and i let it...
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    Supra sounds like a chopper!

    i am thinking, most likely it could be a injector o-ring. the scary thing was when i took it to the shop they told me a few things and told me it cost a fortune to fix. list of things that could be wrong from a mechanic~ 1.bad piston ring - (i think ruled it out since i did a full...
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    Supra sounds like a chopper!

    hey i got a video of my car sounding like a chopper just like "everythingfallsapart" supra sound like. i don't mean to hi-jack the thread everything, i am having the same problem as u are so i was hoping to get some answer instead of creating another thread...
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    power steering rack

    7msuprapower do u have the electronic power steering rack or the manual? if u look at the tsrm they have a PPS(progressive power steering) and a regular w/o PPS. the link u posted uses a different name for the PPS i guess they call it EVO, i changed my prob. less than 5 month ago and mine...
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    how to choose the right bearing for rebuild

    thank you all for responding one thing about NYC is i can't find a reliable shop around me cause one my car will be apart and no other vehicle to take the parts the machine shop, two i don't know any machine shop around me that i could rely on. i am keeping everything stock, just want to...
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    how to choose the right bearing for rebuild

    hi everyone i am rebuilldiing my engine and would like to know how to get the correct bearing. i don't think i am getting any machining done on the crank, i would like to put new bearings in and new bearings for the connecting rods and put everything back together. i will be mic'ing all...
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    has this ever happened to you? (02 Sensor)

    what is teh code that is stored in the ecu? check with the Tsrm for the code get the code and u will find ur answer but i doubt a o2 will over heat.
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    question for pplz who mic their own cranks and cam journal

    is this the set u used to mic the crank? i am not sure what is the size of the crank, is it 3-4" or more.
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    question for pplz who mic their own cranks and cam journal

    hi this question goes to pplz who mic their own cranks and cam journal. i would like to know what u guys use to mic the crank. i know it is the micrometer but just want to know what other tools u would use to mic the crank. any input would be great thanks
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    cylinder head repair, anyone know one in NYC?

    hey thanks e90suprat i was trying to locate ur post because i think i remember u posting something abour a rebuilt head but i couldn't find the post. thanks i will look into. how much was ur cost for the head after the core was return? i have few heads at home so if they want a head...
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    cylinder head repair, anyone know one in NYC?

    could u post the number and his addy so when i am ready to get the stuff done i can give him a call to find out. thanks
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    cylinder head repair, anyone know one in NYC?

    hi everyone i would like to know if anyone know a place or direct me to a place where i can send my cylinder head for service in NYC. i need the head to be inspected and valves grind and re-seated. thx for any info.
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    overnight no starting ability

    not sure if this could help u but did ur stock alarm happen to set off during yesterday night? if so, prob. the alarm is not allowing ur ecu to send the signal to start the car. lock the doors, go to passenger side door and use the key to unlock the lock there and then head back over to the...
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    Clutch Pedal Problems

    i am having the same problem i just changed my clutch master and slave less than a week. i am expericencing the same problem u described. i bled it like crazy and it is still doing the same thing. soft and low clutch engagement and 2-3 sec. the pedal pops back up by itself no intention...
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    hesitation and loss of power

    i check the plugs, 4 seem to look fine and two has slight problem. number one spark plug was wet and the 4 or 5 one was kind of full of carbon(all cover with carbon deposite). the plugs are less than 3k miles. i don't know if it is okay to clean the plugs with a wire brush but that is what i...
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    Autolite 3923 sparkplug came apart!!(pics)

    i can tell u one thing, when i went to a automotive training school the autolite always went to one specific place instead of inside the engine. i watch carefully out side the shop while a instructor practies his hurling skills. autolite in hand and head looking up toward the roof. get...
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    hesitation and loss of power

    so if i see oil vapor, my piston ring is done? i think i been having that prob. for a while, most likely i am taking out the engine for a full rebuild from piston rings to all the bearings on the crank and piston. can't seem to find a shop in NYC to do the engine work. i have to find a shop to...
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    hesitation and loss of power

    thanks for responding everyone i just finish changing the cap and rotor for insurance and still having the same problem but less severe. the plugs are new and plugs are good(less than 3000miles) engine is still shaking, no engine code and afm is good. knock sensor is rewired following...