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Happiness indeed, recently got mine from Champion for $37. Helps the engine stay cleaner visually and functionally.

Yeah... You and me both. TorqFlo is an aftermarket manufacturer, so the fan is not stock. This being the 7M-GTE subforum a mechanical clutch fan would be stock. And with it not being stock, we would need more info about your unique setup to be able to give you advice. Some pics would help in...

Most modern dmm will have a Hz measurement function. For some it is a primary function, for others it is a secondary, requiring certain buttons to be pushed to access that function. You will need to look at the manual for your specific meter model to know for sure.

True enough, I worked in the cable shop on the air side of the navy. We had a few 121 pin connectors for the main engine harnesses. I tell you mad is when someone on the flight line drops one of those connectors on the tarmac and you have to march out there with your bag of little plastic pin...

They are VSV's, or Vacuume Switching Valves, and yes you need them. One is to raise the fuel pressure on hot starts, and the other controls the EGR Valve. Considering your location, it is probably very much needed.

Yeah, you have to notch the pump. I was hesitant to do it at first but it turned out well.

It appears we're going to be able to pick our poison. Provided US emissions regulations don't knacker the whole deal. You saw how much trouble Ford had getting the Boss Mustang Red Track Key passed. Turbo:Subaru...

Where are we finding our German Castrol these days?

My experiences with Napa have only been poor when I was dealing with import car needs. If the parts and service I needed were for domestic vehicles there was never any problem. All but one that I have gone into have been staffed by older gentlemen, and if you have them look up a part for an...

You're right, got that confused with my other vehicle.

Normal, it won't go out until it detects a signal from the alternator after you start the engine.

Sounds good bud. Take your time and do it right. If you have questions don't hesitate to ask. Like mentioned, a small amount of oil on the turbo is normal for these cars, due to the PCV return. And welcome to the HG replacement club, our spirits are high, and our numbers are many.

Ok, moving forward with the belief that the smoke is oil, it can enter the combustion at four points. PCV, turbo, valve seals, and head gasket. Considering the times you mention it is smoking it could be any of the four. It's not often the valve stem seals go bad on the 7m, so well look at...

It might be a little early for a BHG diagnosis, it's one of still many potential reasons for the smoke. It has a high potential considering the situation, but we still need to look in to it more. Like Another MKIII said white is coolant. White with a blue tint to it is oil. Sometimes it is...

Oh wow,.... Um You may want to find a more permanent solution to sealing that connection. The adhesive properties of, what I assume is electrical tape, will not hold up to under hood temps for very long. And if it fails it will allow a large amount of un-metered air into the system, since it is...

Hmm, good to know. Must have been superceeded. Last time I ordered that hose I used the one I gave you, but that was many years ago.

Go to your local Toyota parts department and give them this part number. 16264-42010 Hose, Water By-Pass #2 http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/EPC/291410/catalog.aspx?F=2211&P=2 Champion Toyotoa sells them for $17.03, but you probably won't get it for that price at your local dealership.

Completely agree, just look how much the firewall flexes from pushing on the brake pedal. It's the reason I mentioned reinforcement. I suppose I could have been clearer. But, there isn't even an engine to look at back there. Joking aside, both front and back are double wishbone modular...

Like Grimjack was alluding to, "strut tower bars" are not a performance upgrade for our cars. It's merely a "gee doesn't that look cool" accessory. And like gurley0916 mentioned there is some inward flex when you load the shock towers. However on an independent double wishbone suspension with a...

(....and they called him JANE...) Crap, I can't get that song out of my head now. Some Schwarzenegger flix shouldn't be touched. But some just weren't right. I love the original Total Recall from a cult B-movie standpoint, but I always felt that Arnold wasn't quite intelligent enough for the...