Recent content by Wayne G.

Looking for a machine shop to deck block and head on 7MGTE. I am north of Atlanta. I was going to use Bryan Maloof Racing Inc in Clarkesville, GA. but don't know if they are still in business. Anybody have a ballpark for having this sort of work done? Also need valve job and cylinder bore...

I do not know everyone's story but I can say that I ceased work on my 87 turbo 3 yrs. ago due to economics. After experiencing job loss and not being able to find employment with pay at the same level the car was put on hold, I have gone between selling the parts I accumulated to holding the...

Seems to me I have read in older post the newer block can be bored larger than the older block. Have never heard of overall strength issues with either regarding Horsepower(assuming equal internals used).

No, only year used. Yellow plug 86-88 grey plug 89-91. All plugs will be one color or the other depending on yr.

State of Georgia says - This tag (ANTIQUE) may be issued to a motor vehicle (private passenger car, truck weighing less than 14,000 lbs., or motorcycle) that is more than twenty-five (25) years old or to a vehicle that has been designed and manufactured to resemble an antique or historical...

Ditto this, I would be intrsted in getting one made as well.

Wow, I have used both of those with Very good results, nothing will cut everything instantly. Simple Green works very well. It may take several applications to get the job done. A small brush after application helps to get into small places and loosen thick buildup. Be patient.

Sluggo, glad to see someone here older than 25. I am 62 and still working-------

The Caliper slides back and forth on the upper (front) bolt. It can be stuck in position to one side. The sliding action allows the caliper to move back and forth as the pads wear down. If everything is free as it should be it all will fit with no problems.

Actually you got it backwards - try putting the car in first with the engine "running" and start on a hill that will work , then put it in 5th and see what happens. He is going to be putting 195 ft. lbs of torque on the crank as the running engine would. So much easier to hold in 5th than...

Nope, I to have one still in the orig. bag and box that it was shipped in from Champion Toyota by Jeff Watson 3 yrs ago. It will go in my 87 when everything else is done. They are indeed rare and no longer available from Toyota.

Sounds like your missing the center cover. The center cover is sheet metal covered with rubber to seal the plug valleys. It will also keep oil out if the rubber is intact. It is held in place by three large plugs in the center. This cover also provides support for the spark plug boots ( with...

Jeff Watson retired 2 yrs ago. Michael (Mike) Horne at Champion is good. Just ordered and got the front and rear window trim (7 pcs 3 front 4 for hatch) for $430 shipped.

Question #1 Yes, and #2 yes. The rear support can be repaired (welded) and extra bracing welded on for extra strength.

There is a seperate wire for each sensor that runs to the ECU. And yes the coax runs all the way to the sensor plug that goes on the sensor. As several have stated the knock sensors rarely go bad it is usually the wire. The factory only grounds the shielding at the ECU however, one write up says...