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    OEM driveshaft question

    I'm curious does the front yolk com off our stock 2pc driveshafts? I have a shaft from an auto turbo model, and if it can still be of use to me later on I would like to keep it. If not then how would you go about retaining the 2 piece driveshaft with another transmission such as say..a t56...
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    Shop that can re-cover my dash in GA

    Hi all, as title states, I was looking for shops in or around the Atlanta area that can recover dashes and possibly the door panels as well. I've seen one dash on Craigslist a few years back that guy stated was redone in black and I kick myself for not getting it, so I know its possible...
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    Clutch and Rust question...

    Simple question really. Is the clutch pictured below able to be used? If so do I need to do anything to it. background: That clutch pictured is brand new OEM, probably has ~4 miles on it. Thing is I left it attached to an engine for a while in a shop with no bay doors, so it obviously...
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    WTB: MKIII Turbo auto trans

    I believe its an A340e or A341E. Im in no rush with this its a spare car im just messing with. So if anyone has one for sale or wants to get rid of one let me know. Ive seen them on Ebay from JDMenginescorp in texas for $190 so As best I can guess theres no demand for them lol. --steve
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    need some engine bay picsfrom an 89ish to see what Im missing.

    I recently bought an 89 turbo targa originally an auto its getting the r154 though. But on to the need. It looks as if its missing some components in the engine bay area and wondered if anyone can get me some pics of around the shock tower areas maybe close ups to compare with. All i have is an...
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    Harness connectors or pigtails for ealry MKIII

    Anyone know where I can get these for an early style engine harness? Mines an 87 btw. Would like to replace some broken connectors on the harness. And I dont really want used.
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    Looking for some parts to get the Supra back on the road..

    Just curious if anyone locally would have any of the parts I need. Needed: CT-26 Turbo - (mines shot needs a rebuild) Will take upgraded or not but needs to be in very good condition, would love a 57-1. Exhaust- From the turbo elbow back, would prefer aftermarket honestly. *Possible* 87...
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    ID this VSV (I think its a VSV) '87 Turbo

    I dont have an extra plug on the harness, nor any stray vac lines, so im really confused. Motor was a replacement I bought from an 87 with harness already on it. I used the harness on the replacement motor. I dont have an AC compressor atm. Just trying to figure this one out so when i...
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    Removing egr

    Since I gotta yank the motor out again to fix a wrist pin, I figured why not remove EGR while im at it. I have no emissions where I am, so not a problem. I will buy the block off kit from..(cant remember its one of the vendors though) My main concern is the vacuum lines and any vac...
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    Is it possible to pull piston/rod out with motor in car?

    I have a bad wrist pin bushing in the #6 cyl and was curious how hard or if even possible to get the rod/piston out without pulling whole motor. I do understand new headgasket and many others would be needed, but when its all said and done I could see it saving me alot of time being able to...
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    EGR questions

    I have this very faint *tick* that comes with any throttle amount (its not a knock) except at idle all is quiet. Also it is coming from the back of the head around #6. My question is this: Can a malfunctioning EGR system or component cause this tick? And if answer may be yes will EGR...
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    87 Hardtop Turbo-- Hatch leaking

    Hi guys, having a bit of a problem here. My hatch will not quit leaking water, its the actual lift-gate itself, it gets water down inside of the area that holds the wiper motor then drips downwards into the compartment. Here is what has been replaced/sealed: a) New OEM lift-gate seal (the big...
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    Georgia Supra..electric blue with a nice kit and white sawblades

    87 supra turbo targa, painted blue, with a front nose skirts and the little pieces that attach to the rear quarters to make the rear transition look better, blue interior, 5 speed. Thats all I know about it. Anyone know this guy? Just trying to see what was done to this motor, its probably a...
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    Any tips & tricks for motor swap? bad for good motor (simple swap I would think)

    About to swap my knocking gte out for a good running one, Just curious if there are any tips and tricks I should know before I get started. I found a motor with 159k on the clock, runs like a top minus a little off throttle skip, but clears up if you rev it slightly and hold, you can't tell...
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    Cyl wall damage near very bottom question

    Okay I took another look over my block, I had noticed this before but now its bugging me, The bent rod must have hit the very bottom of the Cyl wall on #1. I have a tiny chunk of cyl wall missing, not big, rises about a 1/2" from the very bottom of the wall. Will the piston rings at bottom...
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    Well got the "supposed" GTE apart, someone killed this thing...

    (I own an 87 turbo so this isn't a NA-->turbo only thread) Well long story short This motor was a package deal with the Supra I bought from my best friend, this motor was "supposed" to be a JDM GTE as per the person who sold it to my friend. Well..... Its not. (pics below) It was...
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    6m/7m crank visual differences?

    How can I tell these apart visually? The motor Im about to be rebuilding, well I have no clue on the year its a JDM GTE, It has a bent rod, and I figure the crank may be bad too. But anyway Im rambling, Is there an easy way to tell the differences? Thanks guys, --Steve
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    putting together a motor for DD..would this be ok?

    Currently I have 2 GTE motors. 1 rod knocks BAD. the other has a bent rod on #1. Ive found a JDM GE long block near me (never ran since bought..so they say). I want to put my GTE pistons in it with new rings. And of course the normals, Cometic MHG and full seal kit. I know it doesnt...
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    Water leaking into hatch area... Any ideas?

    Guys what are the most common spots in the rear these cars leak from? Ive ordered new spoiler gaskets, talight gaskets and tag light gaskets (not here yet) oh and also a few hatch panel clips. Is there any other spot it could leak from? Im getting water build up in the spare tire...
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    Cometic gasket kit, a good deal?

    Just wondering what people had to say about this kit. Not much discussion on it at all. Searched and didnt get any good posts, mainly about there MHG's. I can get it for less than $100 so(my cost, theyre only $135 retail), Im really leaning towards it. The guy at Cometic on the phone...