EBay DVD

[Oldsupraman]

I just bought a Supra engine rebuild DVD from EBay, not having done the lower end before, and I am wondering if anyone here has seen it? Making a video is a good idea, but I'm concerned that this production cuts a few corners.

[brad92t]

I just bought a Supra engine rebuild DVD from EBay, not having done the lower end before, and I am wondering if anyone here has seen it? Making a video is a good idea, but I'm concerned that this production cuts a few corners.


I dunno, but definitely keep us posted. I would definitely buy one if it was put together by the vets around here! :naughty:

[Big Wang Bandit]

I dunno, but definitely keep us posted. I would definitely buy one if it was put together by IJ :naughty:

Fixed :icon_razz :naughty: :naughty:

[brad92t]

Fixed :icon_razz :naughty: :naughty:

LOL ace

[aye mate]

Do you have a link for it? If its the same one that had been discussed a year or so ago, you have just wasted your money.

[bigal0043]

that would be sweet if it was a good video...

[Oldsupraman]

Do you have a link for it? If its the same one that had been discussed a year or so ago, you have just wasted your money.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rebuild-your-Toyota-4M-5M-7M-Celica-Supra-Engine-DVD_W0QQitemZ110003807080QQihZ001QQcategoryZ33615QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[aye mate]

hmmm. The one that was talked about a while ago was only like 7 bucks. So maybe this is a different one.

[hottscennessey]

interesting.

[Oldsupraman]

I can't speak for the depiction of the lower end rebuild, but I would not use the dvd's recommendations for the head. The guy who did it mentions nothing about checking the head surfaces, replacing the stock head bolts, helicoiling the exhaust bolt holes, checking valve clearances, etc. The thing that got me was his checking the head for flatness with a carpenter's square! :aigo:

Okay, so maybe I answered my own question. But I really liked watching somebody install rings and bearings.

[LexingtonBlue]

For someone trying to rebuild his/her engine for the first time, such as myself, this DVD helps ALOT! It gave me a better understanding of the overall process and aid in visualization as I do my research the Tech/Tech tips/Disc. forums, without scratching my head going "what the heck are they talking about, what the heck is a bearing...?", ".... etc...

From reading many posts and disscussions and how-to's, I wouldn't be surprised of all the vets on here disagreed or suggested other approaches to some of the steps from the vid. However, I would recommend any 7M rebuilding newbies to watch the DVD, and do some research on here, at the same time. A better instructional DVD from the vets on here would be way better, of course. :naughty:

[Mr.PFloyd]

as sad as it is to hear... oi ordered one :)

[LexingtonBlue]

:evil2:

[bigal0043]

any vets able to say how good this dvd is?

[Kyle87T]

I bought and watched this DVD. Too bad he took apart a 7MGE and not a 7MGTE. It was really informative although it seemed like he didnt know what he was doing some of the time.

[UkiSash]

as sad as it is to hear... oi ordered one :)

me too :aigo: we'll see how this baby does when i get her.

[Mr.PFloyd]

me too :aigo: we'll see how this baby does when i get her.
u mught as well watch it... you have to start somehwere :icon_bigg

[pimptrizkit]

does he talk about using plastic gagude to check for bearing cleanence? some one allready said he didn't check valve lash,

did he show you the right way to check timming belt tension? which is, lossen the idler bearing allow the spring to tighten the belt, and tighten the bolt, then twist the long side of the belt, and the belt should not twist any more then 90degree's period.. if it does, then losen the bolt again add alittle pressure to the bearing, and re-check the belt , you must get 90* or the belt isn't loose enough,

but before i post this and forget, after you put the belt on, and check for initial tension, spind the motor 360* and then re-check the timming belt, (for each adjustment) and dont spin the motor in the wrong direction either..

did he replace the bearings?

i have the feeling, he pulled a good motor apart, cleaned every thing off camera, and put it back together...

though i haven't seen the video, i have done every thing first hand with some one more knowledged lettin me kno if i screw up..

also a reason i was happy to pay to have my brother's motor assembled to a shortblock, that way i can fall back to some one else, and not let it completly be my fault if all hell breaks loose in the motor.

im temped to put new bearings into my motor, but i will have to purchase new tools to check clearence and bore's..

[LexingtonBlue]

does he talk about using plastic gagude to check for bearing cleanence? some one allready said he didn't check valve lash,

did he show you the right way to check timming belt tension? which is, lossen the idler bearing allow the spring to tighten the belt, and tighten the bolt, then twist the long side of the belt, and the belt should not twist any more then 90degree's period.. if it does, then losen the bolt again add alittle pressure to the bearing, and re-check the belt , you must get 90* or the belt isn't loose enough,

but before i post this and forget, after you put the belt on, and check for initial tension, spind the motor 360* and then re-check the timming belt, (for each adjustment) and dont spin the motor in the wrong direction either..

did he replace the bearings?

i have the feeling, he pulled a good motor apart, cleaned every thing off camera, and put it back together...

though i haven't seen the video, i have done every thing first hand with some one more knowledged lettin me kno if i screw up..

also a reason i was happy to pay to have my brother's motor assembled to a shortblock, that way i can fall back to some one else, and not let it completly be my fault if all hell breaks loose in the motor.

im temped to put new bearings into my motor, but i will have to purchase new tools to check clearence and bore's..

He did use the plasticguage to check for clearance. Did do the timming belt tension to some extend, and direction of rotation (even marked on belt.
Not sure if he replaced with new bearings, but he DID mention something like: "when you put your new bearings on...".
He probably disected a low mileage so everything looked pretty good.

[87_7MGTE]

you should rip the DVD and either torrent it or post it up somewhere so we can all watch it, im curious what they actually put in these DVDs...

[Mr.PFloyd]

you should rip the DVD and either torrent it or post it up somewhere so we can all watch it, im curious what they actually put in these DVDs...
ill do it for you gusy when it comes in then!

[bigal0043]

idk if thats would be considered warez or pirating? Maybe only put out a clip of it? but do the clip in increments so we can watch the whole thing ;)

[Mr.PFloyd]

idk if thats would be considered warez or pirating? Maybe only put out a clip of it? but do the clip in increments so we can watch the whole thing ;)
fine w/e you wish. just tell me what to cover in it...

[bigal0043]

lol i mean im fine with it as one big file i just didnt want to get in trouble with mods here... just upload it over at ufyl or up-file.com

[snowball]

ahh, just torrent it up. post the link after you do so.

-Thanks

[PorterzSupra]

ill do it for you gusy when it comes in then!


Do it up :icon_razz

[daledoe]

I have the same video but mine is on VHS!!!!

[snowball]

upload it through a TV card if you have one.....^^^^^^

[Mr.PFloyd]

upload it through a TV card if you have one.....^^^^^^
it wouldnt work too well. The quality would be sooo sht that even i wouldn't want to watch it for free...

[89supturbo]

why dont u just get a TSRM and read all about how to tear down and rebuild the engine properly, also if your unsure about bearing clearances etc. talk to a machinest, i kno many people who think they know what they're doing and improperly rebuild an engine only to have it seaze up 3,000 miles later

[Mr.PFloyd]

why dont u just get a TSRM and read all about how to tear down and rebuild the engine properly, also if your unsure about bearing clearances etc. talk to a machinest, i kno many people who think they know what they're doing and improperly rebuild an engine only to have it seaze up 3,000 miles later
i also know machinist's sometimes don't know as well what they are talking about and rebuild a motor to have it seize up 1000 miles later :icon_conf

[daledoe]

The guy did a bad job filming it!!!!! I think I only payed like $5 on e-bay for it.

[PorterzSupra]

The guy did a bad job filming it!!!!! I think I only payed like $5 on e-bay for it.

Your teacher also did a bad job teaching you how to spell :yelrotflm: j/k

[snowball]

it wouldnt work too well. The quality would be sooo sht that even i wouldn't want to watch it for free...

Nah, The quality isn’t TOO bad...
just depends on the encoding settings and the connection in which you uploaded it with.

[daledoe]

Your teacher also did a bad job teaching you how to spell :yelrotflm: j/k
What did I spell wrong?????? :dunno:

[87_7MGTE]

What did I spell wrong?????? :dunno:

payed = paid

[daledoe]

O' My bad

[Mr.PFloyd]

O' My bad
:rofl: i love when sm people do spell checks :rofl:
DVD is shipping today. ill rip it on saturday if all goes well, it will be posted on the upcoiming week (i have university so im super busy)

[bigal0043]

sweet and since u are going to be uploading it i won't say anything about the spelling errors... ^^^^

[snowball]

so.....

Hows the ripping/uploading comming?

[Mr.PFloyd]

so.....

Hows the ripping/uploading comming?
still hasnt come in...