Just bought a 1986.5 MKIII! Project 101
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I found the leak on the pressure hose, two very minute holes. You can barely see them, but apparently they are the cause of the power steering fluid all over the engine bay. So the hose is going out, now just have to find a place where I can get a replacement.
Next mod that is going to be done on the car: short shifter FTW!
Next mod that is going to be done on the car: short shifter FTW!
So I got around in doing the short shifter mod and it turned out quite well!
Here's some pics, a little blurry (from phone)
Before
After!!
I gave it new threads and now have to find a shifter knob with a 7/16th inch socket, or tap it out. I would like to keep it stock so I am going to see if I can put the old shift knob back on, some how.
I am loving every second that I spend with this car, but it's killing me at the same time because I can't DRIVE IT!! Due to the power steering pressure hose holes, no exhaust (but I am going to see if I can stick some stainless steel wool in the pipe, because I have no muffler so it's super loud) Talk about red necking it out. lol
Besides not driving it I have another dilemma, what color this car is going to get. My close girl friend (who lives in Canada :canada) told me that she likes the color a lot and should keep it, but I was looking for something darker, like a magnetic grey or dark charcoal. Feedback would be greatly appreciated. :1zhelp::eek3:
Here's some pics, a little blurry (from phone)
Before
After!!
I gave it new threads and now have to find a shifter knob with a 7/16th inch socket, or tap it out. I would like to keep it stock so I am going to see if I can put the old shift knob back on, some how.
I am loving every second that I spend with this car, but it's killing me at the same time because I can't DRIVE IT!! Due to the power steering pressure hose holes, no exhaust (but I am going to see if I can stick some stainless steel wool in the pipe, because I have no muffler so it's super loud) Talk about red necking it out. lol
Besides not driving it I have another dilemma, what color this car is going to get. My close girl friend (who lives in Canada :canada) told me that she likes the color a lot and should keep it, but I was looking for something darker, like a magnetic grey or dark charcoal. Feedback would be greatly appreciated. :1zhelp::eek3:
-Head gasket - 100bucks
-misc. gasket
-ARP head studs - 200bucks
-resurfaced Head - 150bucks
-Fresh Mobile 1 Full syntetic Oil and new Oil filter - 70 bucks
-new oil return hose - 150 bucks
-NGK spark plugs and wires - 150 bucks
have the pleasure to drive a MKIII
priceless!
hehehe
-misc. gasket
-ARP head studs - 200bucks
-resurfaced Head - 150bucks
-Fresh Mobile 1 Full syntetic Oil and new Oil filter - 70 bucks
-new oil return hose - 150 bucks
-NGK spark plugs and wires - 150 bucks
have the pleasure to drive a MKIII
priceless!
hehehe
He bought a car with the SHOCKER on the gas lid! haha
Sounds like my car when I first bought it with that exhaust leak
Nice buy, let's see more pics every step.
Sounds like my car when I first bought it with that exhaust leak
Nice buy, let's see more pics every step.
RazoE;1463991 said:very nice..! We should start an 86.5 Club on here..
We should! Because it's like the odd ball of the MKIII, it's a 1/2!!!! lol
remkye08;1463993 said:
It's so true!!! lol
ahuynh12;1464077 said:
Thanks! I appreciate the encouragement!
whitemike;1464122 said:Sounds like my car when I first bought it with that exhaust leak
I don't know if I would call it a leak, more like a potato can hole. hahaha!
So I went to go open a couple packages that came in the mail today;
I stayed with the stock filter for now because A: the're cheaper, B: The other filter was black, you couldn't see day light through it. :3d_frown:
Woo Hoo!!:biggrinbo
I stayed with the stock filter for now because A: the're cheaper, B: The other filter was black, you couldn't see day light through it. :3d_frown:
Woo Hoo!!:biggrinbo
If you want a PS pressure hose, get the braided SS one that Driftmotion offers. A friend of mine (Plaaya69 on here) has it on his car and it does a very good job. Plus, you can route it how you want
Do you know where your friend got the hose? Or do you think I could get it at any local car parts store?
But SS is the way to go, so I'm sure I would do that and the fact, like you said, routing it anywhere you want.
But SS is the way to go, so I'm sure I would do that and the fact, like you said, routing it anywhere you want.
Mk3runner;1464206 said:
I was thinking about keeping the Camry, even though it's not as fun driving. :nono:
Thanks for that info! *crosses out 58lbs, writes in 75lbs*
Come to think of it, if I ever wanted to rebuild the Supra I'd have a spare ride. Thanks again! haha
BlackDynamite
KTHXBIA
toy_dremer;1463860 said:So I got around in doing the short shifter mod and it turned out quite well!
Here's some pics, a little blurry (from phone)
Before
After!!
I gave it new threads and now have to find a shifter knob with a 7/16th inch socket, or tap it out. I would like to keep it stock so I am going to see if I can put the old shift knob back on, some how.
I am loving every second that I spend with this car, but it's killing me at the same time because I can't DRIVE IT!! Due to the power steering pressure hose holes, no exhaust (but I am going to see if I can stick some stainless steel wool in the pipe, because I have no muffler so it's super loud) Talk about red necking it out. lol
Besides not driving it I have another dilemma, what color this car is going to get. My close girl friend (who lives in Canada :canada) told me that she likes the color a lot and should keep it, but I was looking for something darker, like a magnetic grey or dark charcoal. Feedback would be greatly appreciated. :1zhelp::eek3:
The sad part is, i like long throw shifters...small ones piss me off for some reason. But, to each his own ;]