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    will an exhaust leak give you shitty gas mileage?

    hi everyone my suppy is 5spd NA and i get like 13mpg city driving and around 17mpg high. lets just say i didn't break 200miles for a full tank. i changed the plugs n wires, timing is good. gas i getting really expensive and i would like to know if an exhaust leak on the exhaust manifold...
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    battery factory or after market tie down

    i don't really have a battery tie down for my car i was wondering can i get some pictures of your tie down for the battery
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    high vaccum on vaccum gauge

    hi i would like to know what is the correct vaccum reading at idle? i get 21 and when i rev to around 2000rpm it goes up to 25 and then drop back down to 21 and steady out. i would just like to know is this normal or a exhaust leak?
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    where to get a SS clutch line for Non turbo

    i searched on this forum for anything that has to do with SS clutch line and found nothing. i want to replace the soft hydraulic line that connects to the slave cylinder and the metal hydraulic line connecting to the clutch master cylinder. i ordered one from the dealer and twice i got the...
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    steam coming out of oil filler hole

    does anyone know why i see steam coming out of the oil filler hole? i had this problem before i took my motor out and right now it is in the process of a rebuild. my compression is good, steady thru all 6 cylinder at around 180psi. i searched but can't find any info. and the only thing i...
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    how to clean the crankshaft?

    i would like to know how to clean the crankshaft prior bearing installation. i do not have a rod not but the journals on the crank are showing showing some wears. i can't get the crank to a machine shop cause i have no other car and no machine shop around my house. what can i do to prep...
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    any know the part number for clevites 77 bearing

    i need some info on the part number for clevites 77 bearing for a 7mge. i did search but most thread did not state the part number, i have to replace main bearing and rod bearing since my engine is out. i found the part number for the 7mgte in FAQ and some sites for the part number for the...
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    how to choose the right bearing for rebuild

    hi everyone i am rebuilldiing my engine and would like to know how to get the correct bearing. i don't think i am getting any machining done on the crank, i would like to put new bearings in and new bearings for the connecting rods and put everything back together. i will be mic'ing all...
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    question for pplz who mic their own cranks and cam journal

    hi this question goes to pplz who mic their own cranks and cam journal. i would like to know what u guys use to mic the crank. i know it is the micrometer but just want to know what other tools u would use to mic the crank. any input would be great thanks
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    cylinder head repair, anyone know one in NYC?

    hi everyone i would like to know if anyone know a place or direct me to a place where i can send my cylinder head for service in NYC. i need the head to be inspected and valves grind and re-seated. thx for any info.
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    hesitation and loss of power

    hi everyone my supra is having some major problem. i have major power loss, idle is fine and timing is good. when i give it gas it sputters a lot and engine shaking like a 7.5 on rec. scale earth quake. :cry: i check timing, spark plugs and engine vaccum seem good. but the engine is...
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    any one got elmhurst or champion toyota email addy?

    hey everyone i know curt use to be on the board and worked at elmhurst toyota i don't remember his email, so does anyone know his email address or the person (along with email address) for champion toyota? my targa leaks and i need to replace them ASAP! thanks for the help.