My new Supra :D

[Riddled_Supra]

Well, about two weeks ago i bought an 87 Supra 3.0L 7M-GTE.

I was just wondering on opinions with what i should do with it. It has 176,XXX Km's on it. The head gasket was replaced about 2 months ago. It is an Auto though :3d_frown:

What i've noticed is the Heat gauge Isn't working :S same with the Oil Pressure gauge, Im hoping these are just sensors or something that can easily be fixed. has anyone else had problems with these areas? also, I was told that i should get a Metal Head Gasket, as it saves a lot of hassle in the long run. I was wondering about how much they cost and how much Labour would probably be to get it put in, as i am a Rookie to engines and I don't have much for equipment. Any help you could give me would be Greatly appreciated. Thanks and I Can't wait to start posting all over this site

 

[Frozentide]

VERY NICE!! Looks really clean. Its nice to see that there are still some other Supras in Canada that havent been eaten by rust.

 

[Riddled_Supra]

Thanks, I used to be a Civic guy. Love the 95+ Civic Si's...was on my way into town one day to look at one and i saw this baby, and immediately fell in love with it. The next day it was in my driveway

 

[Riddled_Supra]

How much does a MHG usually Cost? and is Labour expensive for it?

 

[AF1JZ]

It depends on what type MHG you want, usually I think $100-200. Labor wise, you are going to have your block and head machined and lapped to the RA specs for the MHG. So, it isn't that cheap.

 

[Riddled_Supra]

that's what i figured. Upwards in the thousand range? or more in the hundreds?

Also, what's a good MHG Company to look for?

 

[gtsfirefighter]

The sensors my just be unplugged if it had a recent HG replacement. The oil sending unit is down below exhaust manifold. It's difficult to reach on a turbo model, easy of n/a's. The temp gauge is on the thermostat housing. good luck. very nice clean car by the way.

If it's running good, don't mess with the engine. Wait till it blows before tearing it down. Upgrade the elbow off the turbo and put a 3 in exhaust on it, then leave it alone.

 

[whenmunkysfly]

that's what i figured. Upwards in the thousand range? or more in the hundreds?

Also, what's a good MHG Company to look for?

labor wont be too much it was $850 to do everything to my engine (that includes building, balancing, and blueprinting it)

 

[Riddled_Supra]

$850 american? will probably be around 1300 canadian or something like that. that's what i was thinking, i will call around and ask for quotes.

 

[johnathan1]

labor wont be too much it was $850 to do everything to my engine (that includes building, balancing, and blueprinting it)

WOW! Who did your work??

 

[Mrbaboon]

Hey, you live on Townsend Road in Sooke!

I'm building my motor up at Otter point!

And I think you go to school/went to school with my girlfriend! :icon_razz

 

[mk3ftMFw]

make sure they pulled the oil pan if you blew the HG. ... hopefully your previous owner didnt screw you like mine did. yeah supras and cheap go together like peas and mayo.

 

[rs4rush]

I would fix anything that does not work! Like that gauge...... Its important! So fix it and get it back to stock and then go from their.

 

[Riddled_Supra]

Yes, that's what i planned on doing. Can anyone Point out on the Picture i posted above wherabouts the Sensor for the Heat and Oil Pressure gauges are? Thanks in advance

 

[Riddled_Supra]

By the way, who's your girlfriend? xD

 

[Riddled_Supra]

Can anyone Point out on the Picture i posted above wherabouts the Sensor for the Heat and Oil Pressure gauges are? Thanks in advance

 

[Mrbaboon]

Sensor for water tempurature is a spade clip on the thermostat housing.

Oil pressure is on the passenger side of the engine block, close to the front, near the bottom. The sending unit itself is gold in color and should have a rubber boot over it. You might have trouble reaching it without removing the accordion hose as you still have your power steering.

 

[themadhatter]

lol could be like me and have the fan and coolent gauge sensor mixed up. Is your rad fan coming on really early ?

 

[Riddled_Supra]

Umm, yeah it seems to come on as soon as i start the car :S but they did just take the engine out so maybe when they were putting it back in they switched the thing by accident.

 

[TobyCat]

Another island supra boy, ahoy!