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    Fuel Pump Removal

    I just dropped my tank to clean and check for rust, was not too bad, but get it as empty as you can first. The front bolts on the straps were rusted on mine, so popped out the strap pins in the back, worked pretty well just a little tough getting it back in the car. I also have a set of...
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    Clean Gas Tank

    Good news for a change, I dropped the gas tank tonight and peered inside and it is clean as a whistle! I had concerns because the car sat for over a year before I got it that it was rusted up and in bad shape. Wasn't too bad getting it out - just had to wrestle with the straps - I will be...
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    Spool, but no boost

    Good info, thanks, the last thing I want to do is tear up the assembly. Yeah, I guess flamable solvents and a turbo are not a good idea. Shasta87
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    Spool, but no boost

    OK, groovy, at least there may be hope in fixing the original. I will continue monkeying with it tomorrow and see what happens . . . thanks, Shasta87
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    Spool, but no boost

    Hey guys, thanks for all the response, I will try to answer all in this post . . . -if the spring is stuck open like yours was, is this something I should be able to easily move by hand (i.e. move the WG back and forth, squrt in some WD-40 to free up)? -as for knowing i have no boost, I...
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    Spool, but no boost

    I have an 87 turbo that I am getting back on the road and I have a boost problem. The turbo is in good shape and I can hear it spool up just fine, but it is not generating any boost. I have gone through all of the IC piping and no leaks there. I figure the waste gate is stuck open - any...
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    Great Site

    Hey guys, I am new to SM, but have enjoyed Supras for years. I have had an '85, '87 NA and am currently working on an '87 turbo. I really enjoy the technical sections, great info as I get the car running again. Shasta87