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    Anonymous HG Poll

    Please answer truthfully... Trying to compile some statistics. Sorry for so many choices, just wanted to get a good data set. If you select that you had a problem, it should mean that it was a problem that appeared to be caused by the preparation. Please elaborate on any problems in a post...
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    Machine Shop around Chicago, Illinois ?

    Does anybody know of a good one? I need to have the head machined and a valve job ASAP. Please let me know if anybody has experience with a good one!
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    Springs and ride quality

    Okay, I have spent about 3 hours searching/reading up on all the posts about springs. I hate to start yet another suspension thread, BUT - I am going to anyway! Every thread I looked at boiled down to a discussion on ride height. I would love some suggestions related to springs based on...
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    dugums build - need a ton of help!!!

    So far, I have been overwhelmed by the knowledge and encouragement I have gotten on this site. I thank all of you that post helpful responses and also those who keep this site running. Unfortunately, you have convinced me that I would be missing too great a learning opportunity to pay a shop...
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    Avoiding Software Piracy (free, legal photoshop emulator)

    This was a response to a recent post requesting info on how to get free photoshop. Software piracy is not cool, so: If you want to get a LEGAL program that does not pose the virus risks that torrent does, get THE GIMP from download.com. It does about 90% of what Photoshop does out of the...
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    Differential

    Hi guys. My differential is making some noise and is in need of a rebuild (or replacement). I had a few questions I was hoping some of you might be able to answer. 1. How easy is it to remove and rebuild one of these things? Am I better off leaving this to the professionals? 2. From...
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    Illinois: Experienced Supra Owner Needed for Head Gasket Repair

    Looking for someone experienced to guide me through HG replacement. So far, I do not think the HG has blown; just want to get this done as preventative maintenance. Looking to use OEM HG, ARP hardware and to do the timing belt and water pump. I would also do anything that your experience...
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    HG replacement help/pricing

    I used the search tool, to no avail. It seems like pretty much everyone on here goes the DIY route when attending to the HG. I have not been able to find anybody willing to help me in my area, and I am not comfortable tackling the job by myself. I was wondering if anybody knows from...
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    yeah, another new guy

    Well, I have finally picked up another Supra! This is my third Supra, but I haven't had one for about 8 years. Like the other two, I paid too much AND there is alot of work to be done. The wheels are new Ultraleggera's, and I know I'll get hounded because I went with a wheel w/o a...
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    New Supra, noob questions

    Let me first say that I really appreciate all of the great info on this forum. I am not exactly new to the supra world, but it has been about 8 years since my last mk3. Anyway, I have never had a problem with a HG before thanks to the fact that my previous Supras were already outfitted by...