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    Emilian's 1988 Supra Build

    Are those from Harborfreight? I'm about to do the same thing. Do you think I can fit the hoist and engine stand in the back of a a4?
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    Arknotts' 92 Teal Build

    I definitely saw this supra on youtube as it was being delivered from a truck months ago . Turns out its yours. Build looks great so far, very jealous
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    Reviving the beast!

    I saw a setup I liked with the boost gauge at about 10 o'clock on the steering column. If mine makes it to a driveable state again I think ill be putting mine there
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    1987 MK3 Resto

    I've taken off the fill cap and the oil appears fine. My dad said the coolant felt oily, but I couldn't be sure. I'm going to pull the engine regardless and do a rebuild. 230k miles on it. I think it should be time.
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    1987 MK3 Resto

    So I wanted to check why my coolant overflows into the reservoir and fills it up and dumps it onto my driveway. I was looking for bubbles in the radiator. I took this short video 20 seconds after cold starting it. It was 45 degrees outside. Should I be concerned? lol...
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    1987 MK3 Resto

    Did a semi-mock up of what the shifter and e-brake covers look like installed. I just plopped the shifter boot on and didn't bother with fiddling with the creases or anything. You guys may think its a bit much, I think it looks ok, but its far too early to tell. Also have some...
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    1987 MK3 Resto

    Yes, I love the tan interior. Its a shame the seats are in the condition they are in, but the rest of the interior is nice. No cracks in the dash or molding, the rear seats are fine. Shifter boot has been replaced, going to see if the job I did will match, If not I have some black leather I...
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    1987 MK3 Resto

    Thought about what you said all day. I did a lot of reading, and I think I can handle it. I'm going to make room in the garage this weekend and start the pull next weekend. I'm going to try to get 4-500 hp out of it long term. I'm going to replace: Oil Pump NPR pistons ARP headstuds, Main...
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    1987 MK3 Resto

    Straight off the showroom floor. And yeah from what I can tell it's a rag or some sort wrapped on the lines. I guess what I should do first is clean it up and see if I can tell where the leak is coming from. its either the lines or the rack. I'm hoping its the lines. As for the lock, Thanks...
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    Heat not working. Need help troubleshooting please!

    Something similar happened in my 87t. I had heat one day. The next day I had no heat. My coolant is really low, below the low mark on the reservoir. Im wondering if that could affect it. Have you checked your coolant level? Do you feel any warmth at all from the duct ares near the heater core?
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    1987 MK3 Resto

    I believe mine is illuminated even when the door is shut. It also beeps when the door is open, and theres no key in the ignition. Hell it doesn't even need the key to start it. I think thats a problem on its own that I need to solve as well. Anyway, I bought a multimeter so I'm going to check...
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    1987 MK3 Resto

    So now its after Christmas, and I've found 2 more problems. I thought I had the power steering solved(somewhat) but it looks like it does drip enough to wear down the reservoir enough to make me do something about it. I peeked under the car to snap a quick picture and didn't like what I saw...
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    1987 MK3 Resto

    Its light brown paint. I didn't know it came in that color, and its not my favorite but what can ya do? I did some light work, not getting home till its pitch black out, and also it being below freezing outside doesn't make it easy. I decided to tackle the problem with the speedometer, so I...
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    1987 MK3 Resto

    Thanks for the words of encouragement everyone. My friends look at it and see an eyesore, I see a car with potential. I will do as you said and do a thorough check for rust. I really only looked where I could see and wasn't thorough. I should have said that this car was originally a florida car...
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    1987 MK3 Resto

    First off, Hello everyone. I've wanted a Supra of my own ever since I rode in my fathers 1987 NA 5-speed. I could hear him coming home every night downshifting. For my Supra, I wasn't picky about condition, but it absolutely had to have these 4 things: 1.) Turbo 2.) Manual 3.) Targa...