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  1. Piratetip

    Trans is stuck to bad block

    Shove the guts of the engine back into alignment long enough to rotate the engine 180° ?
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    What is needed to rebuild the stock LSD?

    Good luck rebuilding without spending less than 400$ If you have large noticeable backlash, your pinion crush sleeve is shot. Which is also allowing excessive amounts of pinion shaft radial play, explains your excessive heat and bearing howl. A solid rebuild IS a full rebuild, this isn't a job...
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    Nearly ready

    Impressive build up. How much coolant flow are you getting now after cementing the water jackets?
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    Code 31, 1987 Turbo 65k miles, unmodified.

    :: facepalm :: Ugg.. I really hope that's not the case.
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    Code 31, 1987 Turbo 65k miles, unmodified.

    Most of this has been covered multiple times before. http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?13226-AFM-Sensor-Check jetjock covered all the circuit checks on post #6. thermistor 5v ref frequency output
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    Code 31, 1987 Turbo 65k miles, unmodified.

    Resistance between E2 & THA was what? 1.600 or 1,600 Ω ? I wouldn't trust a reman karman vortex AFM, but that's just me. YMMV My 87' original AFM has 170k on it with no issues yet, I would just get a used one. Its a gamble getting used of course, if someone ruined one with MAF cleaner or...
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    poly subframe bushings kit

    Yeah I could go for a full set of orange F&R. How much shipped to States?
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    supra with retrofit lights in a rap video?

    Looks like a supra to me. Rap Video: 8 series BMW:
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    What Tems Shocks to get for my 87 Turbo

    KYB Excel-G are not TEMS adjustable. They are just another typical gas unit. "(For Adapting TEMS to Non-TEMS Suspension); To Convert from Electronic Susp. - See Paper Catalog Appendix C; Recommended OE Replacement" I am not sure how Partsgeek is coming up with those part #'s. This is directly...
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    What Tems Shocks to get for my 87 Turbo

    What are they trying to pull on you, there are no Monroe shock that function with the TEMS. Sure they are "compatible", only in the fact that they fit in the same place as the originals. Direct from their site: "w/ Electronic Suspension; Premium - Limited Lifetime Warranty; Procedures...
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    timing

    LOL Wall of shame contender?
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    What does this plug in to?

    Brake fluid level sensor?
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    Where to obtain TEMS shock replacement?

    Tokico has limited supply of the TEMS capable shocks. They seem to send over shipments in batches. http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?181846-Anyone-know-how-to-get-ahold-of-Tokico-Illumina-II-TEMS-shocks&highlight=tems
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    Flying out to pick up my New (to me) Mark III

    Nice!, looks like mine. :D
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    Converting Factory Mechanical Speedo to Electronic?

    Adapt either of these Ford / GM ends to Toyota: http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=886/category_id=-1/mode=prod/prd886.htm http://www.abbott-tach.com/cablex.htm Or DIY...
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    mkiiitech down?

    I thought Supramania operated that domain now.
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    HOW TO: Rebuild the MK3 Rear Differential.

    lol, it sure does. Its a large bearing that has been in place since the 80's-90's, they never come off easy.
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    lsd seal help!

    I have had a few very stubborn stub shafts on a few I rebuilt. Even on the bench it sometimes takes the largest slide hammer I have & some serious effort to get the clip to let go. Sounds like you may have a tough one too. Probably a good idea to pull it out and do it on the bench. Don't pry...