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    Sold Supra Left Over Parts

    I sold my 87 Supra and I have left over parts: fuel filter, timing belt, 3 v-belts, pass side visor (needs help part of mirror is falling out, maroon) oil filter and factory service manual. All are new OEM Toyota parts? How do I value these? Got all the parts in 2007. Do I sell all in bundle or...
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    Wipers Don't Work On High/Fast

    My wipers work on low/slow but not on high/fast. Is there a fix or do I have to replace something? I just fixed the pass door electric window up problem by just cleaning off the contacts, they were carboned over.
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    No AC System Low?

    Last year the ac worked but was not as cold as it should of been. I just tried it now and it doesn't work, compressor doesn't kick on. I checked to see if there was still R12 in the system and there is still pressure at the valve. I assume if there was a leak, there would be no pressure. Is...
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    OEM Radio Only Works Driver Side

    My stock radio just started to work on the driver side. Thought it was the speaker but the LED lights on the EQ only light up on the driver side. Is there a fix or is it toast?
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    E30 Ethanol Blend

    There was a study on E20 and E30 Study Finds Certain Ethanol Blends Can Provide Better Fuel Economy Than Gasoline | Auto Newswire Article from Motor Trend and it showed E30 offered better fuel economy than gasoline (a 1% increase) in both the Toyota and the Ford that was tested...
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    Metal Heater Core Hose Repair

    The joint of metal pipe off the heater is leaking. When I installed the heater core I used a new gasket and put a bit of sealant on the pipe. It must of got tweaked a tad at installation. Can I remove the clip that holds the pipe together without removing the heater core? I should ask, will...
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    Coolant Change...Stuck Drain Plug

    I tried to remove the block drain plug but its tight/stuck? How much pressure do I put on it before it breaks? If I can't get it off, can I just drain and fill coolant via the rad until it comes out clear then just add the correct amount of coolant to make it a 50/50 mix?
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    Sun Visor Repair

    My pass side sun visor just started cracking. I called Toyota and the visor has been discontinued for some time. Stopped at a couple upholstery shops. One said it could be redone and the other said you cant re upholstery it. Bought a Napa vinyl repair kit but thought I better ask first before...
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    Water Temp Sensors

    I see three water temp sensors next to the thermostat. I only find one water temp sensor in the Toyota Supra Manual and that the single wire water temp switch. The other two are two wire sensors. What do they control and how do I test them? Reason for post is I want to test the temp sensor...
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    Tire Pressure

    The tire pressure on the Supra says 28 psi. I assume thats with a 35 psi max factory tire and I assume most car tires have around 35 psi max. I have General tires with a max 44 psi. When a tire has a higher max pressure of 35 psi do you still set the psi to factory setting? I am having...
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    Timing Belt Replacement. What Other Parts?

    I have a belt and cam seals. What other parts should I replace while in there? Front main seal, internal t-belt parts, water pump??? Tools I will need to get torque wrench and chain wrench. I have a puller and can rent one if mine doesn't work from parts store.
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    Timimg Belt Condition, When to Replace?

    The belt was replace 12-16-97 at 58961 mi. It now has 10300 mi on it. The belt looks good. Does the belt wear out over time, 10 years or is it just mileage?
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    Front End Oil Leak. Cam Seal?

    I have a oil leak from the front part of the motor. I removed the timing cover to see if the leak I have is a cam seal. If the cam seal is leaking, will it leak in front of or behind the inner metal cover bolted behind the timing cover? Looks like there is some oil behind the pass side cam...
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    Auto Tranny Cold Shift Mode? Hard Shifting

    Does the 87 Supra auto tranny have a cold shift mode like other Toyota trannys have where it wont shift into overdrive until the temp gets to a per set temp? My tranny shifts hard, when I floor it, until the tranny gets warmed up. It also shifts into overdrive when the tranny is cold. If I...
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    Cam Seal Writeup

    Is there a writeup on how to do a cam seal replacement?
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    Oil Leak Front Upper Motor

    I have found a leak but can't find where its coming from. It looks to be near or at the water pump and. I fixed the dist oil leak with a rebuilt dist and no leak there. I replace the valve cover gasket not long ago. What would leak around the water pump area. The leak is dripping through the...
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    Broken Cruise Control Cable at Actuator

    The outer cover of the cable is broken at the cruise control actuator, the cable is fine. Can it be fixed by gluing? Can the cable cover be replaced, what about the complete cable or do I have to replace the actuator and cable assembly? The problem I have with the cc is there is a delay...
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    Salvage Yard LSD

    I had a local salvage yard do a search and they found a 4.30 LSD. $300 plus freight. How do I make sure it is in good shape before installing?
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    Super Monitor Oil Change Interval

    Does the super monitor use a set amount of miles for an oil change interval or does it take in driving conditions to calculate next change. If it does take in driving conditions, does it work and should it be followed?
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    Heater Core O-ring Sealant?

    I am going to install the rebuilt core with new o-rings. Should I go over board and use some Toyota RV sealant on the pipe where the o-ring is?