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    Tranny Troubles?

    I have an act stage 3 six puck on a new rebuild engin.Stock flywheel resurfaced. It also shudders when I take off from a stop in forward or reverse. It is more than a chatter. I have only a couple of miles on the clutch( like 2 or 3). I agree that looking thru the inspections opening would be...
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    Allright the supras running again!

    congradulations! I know the feeling
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    rear brake calipers removal trouble

    Since the car runs, I need to make sure it can stop. i am trying to get the rotors off, the fronts were not a problem, the rears however.... I was able to remove the bolt that holds the caliper to the torque plate. On the drivers side the caliper was frozen in place, I can now move it up and...
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    new stage 3 clutch question

    thanks for the info- wanted to make sure something was not going wrong with the clutch- I sure I will have many more questions as I get this thing up an running, I do appreciate everyone's help!!
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    what size cometic to get

    Luis 240-508-1449 www.paradiseracing.com
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    new stage 3 clutch question

    Thanks for the responses- While you were breaking the clutch in, did the car shutter? My car shakes then starts to move. If I rev it to like 1500-2000 then slip it, it will engage much smother, but at like 1200 the damm thing shakes.
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    getting back into the supra

    Checked all the grounds again checked the connectors at the ecu fully charged the battery reseated all the fuses problem gone- car goes to 3500 no errors- boost started to build!! great feeling. I am sure there are lots of problems lurking around on a car that has now sat around for...
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    new stage 3 clutch question

    As part of my rebuild I replaced the clutch, resurfaced the stock flywheel and replaced the slave clyinder. with less than 1 mile on it, when I engage the clutch the car shudders then starts to move. Wondering if this is normal? How do you break in a clutch? the clutch engages about 3/4...
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    Steering gear...

    you mean the steering rack?? Its a PIA- but not hard the outer tie rods the power steering lines ( hard to get to) 4 large bolts, 2 on each side. the bolts go to half circle pieces that clamp the rack in place. The TSRM has some good pictures. However, check the steering linkage fromthe...
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    The down side of my new supra

    Sorry to hear about the bad luck... Where in NJ are you? Steve
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    getting back into the supra

    Thanks guys! Changed the Oill this morning, charged up the baqttery, added some air to the tires. took it out for a quick little spin around the block ( no plates etc) The smoke seems to have cleared up, but when I step on it a bit, over 2500 rpm the check engine light comes on. When I pull...
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    getting back into the supra

    Well I have the car for almost 2 years- Bought it with a BHG. Replaced the gasket, and it still did not seal, that was year 1 then put it away for the winter last year i bought a long block and swapped engins- after starting it up, lots of white smoke. Pulled the head off and found out the...
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    rear main seal and rear trans seal?

    front trans seal http://www.cygnusx1.net/supra/library/TSRM/mt/MT_72.html rear seal http://www.cygnusx1.net/supra/library/TSRM/mt/MT_73.html
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    Where to buy Rack and Pinion steering bushing?

    something like these? http://www.suprasport.com/product.asp?itemid=144&catid=67
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    Old members roll call.

    checking in- feels like the same place with a fresh coat of paint!!