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  1. Poodles

    CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE!!!!!! please help asap

    Interesting... The stock rubber line wouldn't have that issue, might be a hidden danger. I wouldn't think it would happen though unless you're missing the main ground that goes directly to the block.
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    Tapping

    Exhaust leak or a simple valve tick.
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    How to beat speeding ticket in VA school zone?

    One word... Lawyer I have zero tickets on my record because of lawyers. Sure, you may pay a bit, but the cost of not having it on your record is worth it.
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    Arp main stud kit?

    Mains should have been marked if the machinist wasn't going to keep them in strict order...
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    Switch ARP Bolts to Studs

    This depends entirely on what headgasket was used. If it's a stock style, 100% absolutely not. Metal, well, you have a chance of it working. At this point though, I wouldn't mess with it. If it's isn't broke...don't fix it.
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    How do I remove this steering wheel holder thing?

    No center point so far as I see in the diagrams.
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    Hot tanking & bearings question

    Ah, well, they're not wrong on this one...
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    How do I remove this steering wheel holder thing?

    That's a sub-assembly that could be swapped. http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/TSRM/MK3/manual.aspx?Section=SR&P=4 covers how to take the steering column apart. That looks like the thrust stopper, and you have to remove the main shaft to get it out. Would be less work to swap the entire...
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    Arp bolts vs. studs

    Like I said, I used a chasing tool originally, it broke. Ended up using a tap to get the crap out (and it still took forever to get them clean).
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    A piece of history...

    Drop a 1UZ in and call it a day. I'd love to own one, but the older a car gets, the harder it is to find replacement parts (especially interior).
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    Coolant steam coming from underneath exhaust manifold (or possibly an exhaust leak?)

    Right under the CPS? There's a 90 degree hose right there. If it's missing it's heat sheild and/or you're missing the heat shield on the manifold, it will quickly fail.
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    Hot tanking & bearings question

    Same reason people get ripped off on anything, they don't know any better. There's a lot of shady stuff they can do to get out of any obligations.
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    setting timing casing gaskets?

    Not supposed to remove the rear timing case without removing the oil pan and head first... You also don't need to remove it to replace the oil pump drive and front main seal.
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    Driveshaft PLay BUT NO center Support Bearing !

    How do you know it's the driveshaft? Motor/tranny mounts sounds more likely given when it's happening.
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    Dyno with filter on or off?

    Without oil, K&N isn't doing a whole lot of good anyway. It may be worth testing, but be careful! You have a 600HP vacuum, so watch your hands...
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    oil build up in intake? =/

    Yep, it's years of buildup.
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    oil build up in intake? =/

    PCV and EGR, it's normal.
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    Arp bolts vs. studs

    I had to use a normal tap (also, make sure it's for blind holes, flat tip,not pointed). Broke one of the "thread restoring" taps...
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    Curiousty on going with a lexus AFM

    FTFY If you're familiar with the way the ACIS system works, it's the exact same concept, but it's dampening it instead of enhancing it. Stops rich and lean conditions based on the oscillations. Not true.
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    Arp bolts vs. studs

    Yes, they should go all the way to the bottom of the holes. Bolts only use about half the threads while studs use them all.