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  1. Clinton

    Crank but no startup, throwing code 12

    1989 Turbo 5spd California Car. Well, folks, I'm having a bit of a problem. Last monday, I had a problem with my electrical system -- cliffs notes version of this being that I replaced my grounding straps before tracking it down to being a little wire connected to the positive battery...
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    Car up and dies (no lights, hazards, any electrical)

    In my agitation this morning, I accidentially posted this to the moderated tech tips thread I was reading earlier. Forgive me for I know not what I do :P 1989 Turbo, 7MGTE, no mods. California car, dry climate. In the last couple of days, my car has been developing a problem that has...
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    Smog Failure/O2 Sensor Question

    Hey guys, My '89 MkIII has decided to fail the smog test. After I ran it and got the fail, I noticed that it was running rather rich -- smelly exhaust. First thing I thought to check was my O2 sensor, so I looked it up and went and grabbed one listed as appropriate for my year (Bosch 1-wire...
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    Can I ask a favour of someone from the US coming to PacNW Suprafest?

    Now, I don't know if anyone's willing to do this...but... Can someone from the US grab me an oxygen sensor, and sell it to me at SupraFest? I know that a generic bosch with toyota plug is ~$40 in the states -- everyone up here in BC wants $290 for generic, and $330 for toyota compatable :P...
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    Dash Disassembly -- What'm I missing?

    Okay, so I'm trying to pull off the trim from around the stereo/climate control/shifter. I've removed: 1 screw from left of shifter two screws from behind ashtray I can't find any more screws to remove. I then apply firm, steady pressure while muttering obsceneties under my breath...
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    Timing Belt/Waterpump quote -- Am I going to get screwed?

    Alright, I went to a mechanic who comes highly recommended in town (everyone I know with a foreign car in town, german or japanese takes their car to him when they need service) and got a quote for getting: --Timing belt replaced --Timing belt tensioner replaced --Waterpump replaced...
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    Front doors: Anything I should do "while I'm in there?"

    Okay, so I'm ears-deep in my front doors, installing new speakers. Considering what an annoying pain in the keester it is to pull the everything apart to get in there, is there anything I should do while I'm in there? I've got the typical 16-year-old-supra rattles, and I'm wondering if there's...
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    Removing Rear Speakers

    Awrighty then, I've searched, and the only info I can find on pulling the rear speakers is that I need to remove the rear hatch interior, disassemble half my intake, drop the exhaust, and take the front door of my house off of it's hinges, all while standing on my head and whistling the...
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    Clinton's Power Blue '89T! (dialup disclaimer)

    Well, I finally got off my arse and cropped these pics, and optimized them for JPEG. I've been embarassed to post the versions that Photobucket compressed :P These were taken two days after I bought her, last year. She's currently in storage waiting for me to bring her up to canada...