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  1. modmonster2008

    Rear suspension problem

    Hey, I picked up this 89 Turbo targa a few weeks ago and I noticed something when i go over a bump or so. Specifically when the road is bumpy the rear end of the car feels like its vibrating and rattling a lot like its going to fall apart, as well as when the rear driver side wheel goes over a...
  2. modmonster2008

    Steering rack question

    Hey guys. I recently picked up an 89 Supra turbo and the Progressive Power steering rack is leaking, badly. I was wondering instead of spending money to get a remanufactured rack with PPS, is there a way that i can directly bolt on a non PPS rack as it is easier access to me, without having any...
  3. modmonster2008

    Turbo owners around Seattle area?

    Just wanted to see if anyone wanted to trade an aftermarket turbo-back exhaust setup for a stock? I have a complete 3" setup all the way to the muffler, sounds really good not raspy or ricer-ish, Going stock look. Its pretty much straight pipe all the way to muffler but i have a cat to include...
  4. modmonster2008

    Weird idle issue, can anybody chime in?

    Alright, so i have recently picked up an 89 supra turbo. Needless to say the tabs have expired 4 months ago and before i can renew this year, i need emissions. The problem is lies in two things. 1) There is no cat, the previous owner cut the cat off and welded a straight pipe to the flanges that...
  5. modmonster2008

    HELP! Charging related issue!! :(

    Alright, so heres how the story goes. I washed up the engine compartment today, let it dry out for a couple of mins (35-1hr) I then go to work, on my way there i noticed that the battery light and lamp failure lamp turn on, the gauges and what not still work fine, i quickly ran home to test to...
  6. modmonster2008

    leaking hatch, tried just about everything!!

    Hey guys, so recently when the rain has been pouring tremendously, everytime i open my hatch it would leake between the hatch and the hatch plastic panel, and i have traced the leak to the center pedestal of the spoiler. SO what i did, was i cleaned the surfaces of the spoiler after removal...
  7. modmonster2008

    MK3 Toyota Supra in Modified Readers magazine

    They loved my car :)
  8. modmonster2008

    Passenger seat question.

    Hey guys, I just recently swapped over to 89+ front seats, power reclining ftw! Though the only difference i notice is, for the passenger seat, my 88 seat used to tilt and slide forward when i needed to put stuff in the back, now the 89+ seat just folds but doesnt slide anywhere, is this a...
  9. modmonster2008

    MK3 Supra Horn Thread

    I don't know if this is "sticky" material or not, but I found a great upgrade over the stock mk3 horns! I was inspired by a guy who swapped over Lexus ES250 horns on his MKIV Supra they sounded great. Believe it or not it made the stock dual tone horns sound out-of-date. I went to the junkyard...
  10. modmonster2008

    Weird Idle issue?

    I've been noticing lately, i would start up my car and typically it would idle at 1500RPM till about 5-6 mins it would drop down to 1100-100rpm, After driving around the heat finally is on full heat but when i come to a stop the idle would still be at 1000rpm's dead on. Then id go straight to...
  11. modmonster2008

    7MGE consuming oil, any advise?

    This has been the issue i have been noticing with this car ever since i got it i believe, but i thought the head gasket job would do the trick, guess not. After an oil change I would usually drive a week or two about 85-90 miles a week, and when i check the oil in the morning, the level went...
  12. modmonster2008

    7MGE and TMGTE fan blade?

    Hey just a random question popped up, I think i know that the 7mge and 7mgte fan blades are interchangeable, but what is the overall difference if i use the 10 blade gte one on my 7mge, besides looks, does it have better cooling?
  13. modmonster2008

    Has anybody used a Duralast clutch setup?

    Just wondering what they have to say about these clutch sets over stock setup? I compared my mk3 to two different 5-speed n/a mk3's and my clutch pedal feels somewhat softer than the two i have tested out (said to have OEM clutch setup). My clutch system is bled properly and is adjusted per TSRM...
  14. modmonster2008

    Loud "thud" noise when turning full right?

    Hey guys, lately ive noticed whenever i am turning a full right, the suspension/steering makes a loud thud-like noise that i could feel on the floorboard but when turning full left there is nothing i can hear and feel. What should i be looking for under the car? I feel that the problem is coming...
  15. modmonster2008

    Odd fuel odor? Can anybody help me identify where its coming from?

    So a couple months ago i did a head gasket change on my Supra, did the typical runthough of the vacuum hoses and EGR stuff to make sure nothing was not installed, and i also got the new crush washers for the fuel banjo bolt that goes on the rail, no leaking fuel anywhere, but once in a while i...
  16. modmonster2008

    Cooling system help?

    Hey guys i was wondering if anyone can shine some light in on this problem. alright well the head gasket was replaced a little over a month ago using ALL Fel-Pro gaskets on the engine and made sure the sealing surfaces were flat and nothing was in the way. Recently ive been noticing the coolant...
  17. modmonster2008

    heater temp feels cooler than before

    so recently i have been noticing my heater isnt as hot as it is when the temp indicator shows 85, i ran several flushes in the cooling system and made sure there were no clogs whatsoever, no leaks of water anywhere, radiator is clean, thermostat is new, radiator hoses new, heater valve bypassed...
  18. modmonster2008

    rough engine after head gasket job! help

    Hey guys, i have replaced all my upper engine gaskets with Fel-Pro gaskets, i made sure all gasket surfaces are clean from any old gaskets, oil, etc, and i re-assembled the head back on the car. Crankshaft pulley at 0 degree top dead center compression (#1 piston was up and cam lobes adjusted...
  19. modmonster2008

    fog light mod anyone?

    Hey guys i'm not necessarily talking about the fog light rewire to come on without headlights, but have you guys noticed the OEM fog light is a bit too dim? its because it has the small square reflector/light block thing inside keeping more light from shining, has anybody removed that without...
  20. modmonster2008

    rock auto head gasket?

    Has anybody ever used their "Rock Product" head gasket for a 7mge/gte? im planning on replacing my head gasket soon but on a budget and they sell it for only $34+ shipping, you guys think its worth getting it? or is it almost like ebay gasket quality? please let me know thanks