Flying out to pick up my New (to me) Mark III

[MKThiiis]

7MGTE - extremely Stock.
Family owned since 1989.
Garage Kept and well maintained.

See you on the road.


http://postimg.org/image/haav4zcij/

 

[hvyman]

welcome and congratulations.

 

[MKThiiis]

Thank you.

 

[Silver MK3]

Looks like a clean car, I always liked that midnight blue.

 

[MKThiiis]

yes its very clean. I am stoked to make it shine.

check out the interior

http://postimg.org/image/45dx440jj/

 

[Silver MK3]

Very nice! How many miles? With a few replacement parts and some TLC to clean it up you will have a very clean MK3.

 

[MKThiiis]

just over 100k miles

i have read about the need for a (HKS) head gasket and Bolts (with correct torq).

any other recommendations?

 

[jdmfreak]

I'd highly recommend arp head STUDS instead of replacement bolts

 

[Piratetip]

Nice!, looks like mine.

 

[RHDSupra89]

Nice dude, looks sweet! Welcome

 

[MKThiiis]

Thanks! will do.

 

[Old Radar]

From the picture of your interior, it looks like the leather on your shift knob is shot. It's very minor surgery to remove it, and underneath is an elegant, smooth black vinyl knob. If enough of the leather is left to make a pattern, you can send it to Redline Goods for a new cover. Until then, the bare knob will improve the looks 1000% over the scraggly remains of the original cover. I've been driving with a bare shift knob for years.

Welcome!

 

[Suprapowaz!(2)]

Old Radar, who recovered your center console lid? Did you get that done here in town?

 

[MKThiiis]

@old Radar , Thanks! i am about to make a cup of coffee and look into doing just this.

From the picture of your interior, it looks like the leather on your shift knob is shot. It's very minor surgery to remove it, and underneath is an elegant, smooth black vinyl knob. If enough of the leather is left to make a pattern, you can send it to Redline Goods for a new cover. Until then, the bare knob will improve the looks 1000% over the scraggly remains of the original cover. I've been driving with a bare shift knob for years.

Welcome!

 

[MKThiiis]

@old radar thanks again!
the shift knob is looking much better.

question - what was the process to clean up your wheels?
they look great on your photo bucket page.

 

[suprarx7nut]

Wow, VERY clean looking car. Welcome! I'm impressed a car from New York is that clean and seemingly rust free. Kudos to you.

Lots of good info around here on all things MK3. The Head Gasket issue can be easily fixed, but you can't half ass it. If you go the HKS route, that means you *should* do a full engine tear down - if you don't machine the block very smooth it may not seal.

If you plan on keeping the motor stock then the job is a LOT easier and cheaper if you use the OEM gasket with ARP studs or bolts. My car is running proof the OEM head gasket is just fine for even basic upgraded 7Ms.

Search around here and check my signature for links to helpful info.

 

[Old Radar]

Old Radar, who recovered your center console lid? Did you get that done here in town?

I ordered the cover from Redline but did the work myself. Pre-stretching the cover over the lid and contact cement did the trick. I think it came out great.

 

[Old Radar]

@old radar thanks again!
the shift knob is looking much better.

question - what was the process to clean up your wheels?
they look great on your photo bucket page.

I took them out to Wheels America. They powder coated the vents black then machined the faces, then powder coated the whole rim in clear. The tech was a Supra fan so I got a nice deal, too!