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  1. Finnon

    auto box fluid change

    I changed the fluid in my auto box today. When i drained the old fluid out i got 2 litres of fluid out. Does this sound about normal? heres a pic of the old fluid also once i had drained it into the pop bottle i noticed this in the bottom of my jug could that be the clutch...
  2. Finnon

    recomended oils

    I have just done a service on my supra today and i used a gallon of general motors 10/40 semi synthetic. it came highly recomended by a mate who owns a car parts shop. anyone used this sort of stuff before?
  3. Finnon

    clunking on turning

    when i have my car on full lock and turning either forwards or in reverse the car almost seems to clunk and jerk forwards or backwards depending on which direction im heading. I doubt this is to do with the lock stop bushes though they probably need looking at. does this sound like knackered...
  4. Finnon

    side trim colours

    help me choose guys, I currently have facelift trims on my white prefacelift na. there grey. I also have to fit a set of jdm rear lights. so would you guys paint the trims white so it would look like the colour sports package? or go grey? or silver? any other sugestions? cheers Paul
  5. Finnon

    saw blades

    what are they made from? are they pure aluminium? or some kind of aluminium alloy? just i have 8 sawblade rims at my house and i was gonna take 4 to the local scrap yard along with a load of copper and some other odds and sods for a bit extra money cheers all
  6. Finnon

    intermitent clunk whilst cranking the engine

    I have a strange intermitent clunk when cranking the engine. It seems to jolt the car when this occurs. though its only occasional. Im thinking either a broken / worn tooth on either the starter bendix or the flywheel ring gear. any other ideas? cheers
  7. Finnon

    uk spec rear lamp clusters

    I realise early us supras had these aswell. Im about to go jdm rear lights so these will be for sale. I was just wondering approximately how much they would be worth? also i have a uk spec passenger side wing mirror in my garage. (that would make it drivers side for you guys) I also have a...
  8. Finnon

    toyota cresta

    Hi guys i have been offered a toyota cresta by a car dealer friend of mine for £600 has anyone in the states got any experiance with them? just there not too common in the uk. cars a 2.5 n/a auto btw
  9. Finnon

    Hot start problems

    Ever since ive owned my supra (3 years 6 months approx) it has had a slight and infrequent warm start problem. If this fault occurs it will usually start after the 3rd or 4th atempt. otherwise it is fine. I asked about this on the uk forum and the answers there were 1, heat soak 2...
  10. Finnon

    replacement drain plugs

    ive just been up at the local toyota. i ordered a new oil filter, sump plug washer, auto box plug washer, diff drain and refill plug washers. The guy asked if i wanted new plugs to go with them. I just ordered the washers for now though. my question is are the plugs likely to round off or...
  11. Finnon

    auto box fluid

    I went to my local parts shop today as i needed auto box fluid. i was sold some fordM2C-33G ATF-G auto box fluid. no where on the bottle does it say dexron ii so id like to know if anyone has heard of this type of fluid? is it safe to use? cheers
  12. Finnon

    rear shockers

    quick question guys when your out driving on say a moderately bumpy/ uneven road can you hear the rear shocks working? kinda a swoosh swoosh noise. just i can hear mine and i was wondering if it was normal. I dont know how old the shocks are and they pass the bounce test fine cheers all...
  13. Finnon

    prop shaft

    or whatever you us guys call it lol the shaft from gear box to the diff what are the symptoms of a ****ed prop shaft? I was at a mates house before picking him up on the way to the pub to see some mates. I always have to reverse out of his street and it felt as if the car was clunking in...
  14. Finnon

    web browser question

    Im running firefox and if i open a link and i end up with multiple tabs. Now when i go to close the one im viewing it always closes all tabs. Is there a way to dissable this? its most infuriating lol
  15. Finnon

    general abs question

    ok since i fixed my abs system, it no longer buzzes after i first drive off after start up. (once i drive faster than 5 mph) is this normal or have i still got a malfunction the computer hasnt detected? cheers
  16. Finnon

    Creaking suspension

    I have replaced the front shockers on my car recently and it has also just passed its annual test but it still creaks when it comes to a stop. the annual test includes testing the lower/ upper ball joints and the track rod ends so could the arb drop linkis cause this creak? as its really...
  17. Finnon

    whats going on with the uk site?

    i havent been able to get on it in a few days now. says server down all the time
  18. Finnon

    dizzy oil seal

    are these a straight forward job to change? mine is leaking oil onto the exaust manifold and it is causing a lil bit smoke etc
  19. Finnon

    brake pipes

    I need replacement 'E' clips for my flexi hoses. toyota claim not to stock them. Does anyone know the part numbers so i can go to toyota and order them properly please? cheers Paul
  20. Finnon

    how do i post links?

    As in when someone links another site with the words "click me" or whatever? or like in kyle's (hellslegion) sig where it says "myspace" cheers all