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    Auto Tranny removal questions

    Hey, I'm in the middle of trying to get this thing out, engine still in car, and i have a question or so. I lowered the tail end of it, but it only went down 4-5 inches; is this it? I don't think I can even see the top bolts let alone get at them. I did not loosen the motor mounts; would...
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    Help with one of the 4 bolts on turbo elbow

    I've gotten 3 of the 4 bolts off, but the last one ( bottom one closest to engine) seems impossible to turn with any tool. I can get a wrench on it, but cannot seem to turn it as the space is small. The turbo is still attached to the engine and I want to get the elbow off without removing it as...
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    Plan to pull auto tranny; some questions

    Hey, I am preparing to try and drop the auto from my 87 turbo. How can I test my torque converter to see if it is still good? Does it only spin one way? When the car is on, no gears work and a whizzing noise can be heard, softly at first but it gets a bit louder as I increase the throttle. I...
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    Where does this wire go? With pictures

    I found this wire unattached in the bay just above the battery area. It is a single small wire, looks like a ground. If anyone knows for sure, or can go outside and look and find out where it attaches to that would be greatly appreciated :icon_bigg It is the brown wire with blue end piece. It is...
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    I changed my oil and filter today!

    I changed the oil and filter in my stock 7m turbo and MY GOD! I have heard it can be difficult, but wow! I wrestled with the filter for many hours, but eventually won. Terrible design, it seemed as though the filter location was an afterthought hahaa.I just wanted to share my difficulties with...
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    Auto tranny removal

    Here's the thread I tried to reply to, but it's over 666 days old so sm won't let me! http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30034&highlight=transmission+removal&page=4 Sorry to bring this back, but I have a question for those of you who replaced the tranny only. When you detach...
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    WTB radiator in Toronto for mk3

    Hey guys, I really need a radiator for my 87 auto turbo. If you have an auto rad, and will sell it cheap then let me know. Maybe you have one sitting on your parts car, or in the garage collecting dust! Mine is blown on the top plastic so I need to replace! eric
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    How do you remove ignition cylinder?

    Hey, I had a key cut today for my car, you know what car if you followed my thread :icon_razz. The key only works on the doors! I tried on the ignition and trunk and it does not open or turn at all. The lock doesn't seem frozen, the key just eems to be wrong. I know the cut is right as toyota...
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    Seriously

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/86-5-92-TOYOTA-SUPRA-RED-DRIVERS-SIDE-FENDER-MA70-MK3_W0QQitemZ170263638154QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item170263638154&_trkparms=72%3A727|39%3A1|65%3A12|240%3A1318&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245 Seriously.:icon_razz eric
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    Keys cut at dealership?

    Hey, If I go into the dealership can they cut a key from my vin so it matches the car perfectly? Before I always had an old key matched and cut but it's not as sharp obviously. I was just curious to know if Toyota kept the cuts on file as Honda does when I had them cut a key for me for my old...
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    A custom hood i drew up

    I thought about this hood design while on a 5 hr road trip to the in-laws, and drew it after getting back sometime in July. I haven't posted it as I was worried of someone taking the idea and claiming it for themselves, but it may already be out there which would make me look like the copycat...
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    Can someone run a carfax?

    Hey guys. If you have the unlimited carfax account would you mind runing this vin number for me please? JT2MA71L0H0042544. It belongs to an abandoned car i'm gona try and acquire and bring back onto the streets of Toronto! Just thought I'd ask. eric
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    How can I claim this abandoned car?

    Hey, I have come across a supra here in T.O sitting next to some abandoned night club. The people of the bakery next door know nothing about it. There is a temp tag on the windshield and it's from Jan 26 hehe so the car has been sitting for some time now. I want to have this car, so I wondered...
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    2 Brand new Wii systems for sale

    Hey guys, I have 2 brand new Wii systems for sale in Ottawa. If you want one and can't find it in any store, you can buy one from me for $400 firm. eric
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    check this ebay ad out

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1987-1992-3-0L-TOYOTA-SUPRA-TURBO-7MGTE-DOHC-Engine-Kit_W0QQitemZ330117248394QQihZ014QQcategoryZ33625QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem eric
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    Quick question

    Is a jetta a good car to daily drive, winter and all? I heard from a friend vw's break a lot, but I know some people who drive them and like them. I just want some quick answers guys! Thinking of maybe buying a car asap. eric
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    Cressida hard to find in ontario?

    Hey guys, Are Cressidas really hard to find in Ontario? I haven't been able to find any so far, and I was just curious as to whether or not they were not released in Ontario? Maybe I should take off my blindfold? I was looking for a Cressy to have a 7M (go 7M go!) but use it in a daily driver...
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    Ebay is cool right now

    Search for 7mgte and you get 5 pages full of some really cool stuff! LOTS of rare parts, toda cams, toda valvetrain sets, rare bovs, there's a lot of coool stuff go check it out! Even an exhaust manifold flange from japan! Ready for your own custom manifold! eric
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    Streetracing accidents vid(aftermath)

    http://videos.streetfire.net/toprated/0/1e2dc171-53ee-40ee-b384-b43c9bd352fd.htm Lots of smashed cars, check 1:53 into it tho. eric
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    Coolant flow diagram anyone?

    Ok, I know there is a diagram out there showing the flow of coolant thru the block/head. I remember the thing was seethrough and you could see blue arrows showing the cold coolant and red arrows showing the hot coolant and they pointed in the direction it flowed. I'd really appreciate it if...