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lol.. have you ever flashed the brights? (with the headlights down). They blink up and down quickly ...

Well.. it took 6 washers and a 3/4" nut as a spacer, but the engine is attached (thats per bolt). 110 mm was far too long.. lol. wouldn't have been an issue if the threads were longer, but as it sits, I had to shim it quite a bit to get the desired length. At least now I can strip off the...

was debating that, but the guy looked like I was annoying him.. lol.

I went and got these.. hoping they work... will know tomorrow Slightly longer than I wanted.. but we will see.. They are Grade 5 M10x1.25x110mm hex head from Triad (6.00 for 4)

M10 x 1.25mm thread x about 100 mm (4") long ... I think that is the bolt I want. 90119-10019 is the part number for the bell housing bolt.. wondering if anyone can confirm my measurement? (M10x1.25 40mm is the Toyota measurement JIS.. 99.99% sure - JIS = Japanese Industrial Standard btw... lol)

This stand has a hand "rod", but its not that large... I am thinking I will hook the hoist up initially. Because the 7MGE is out of a Cressida, I have to change the oil sump and pan anyway (which is why I am flipping it). I will be stripping the engine of everything except the head before I flip...

Thank you Roadboy for that photo! Exactly what I need to know. Pretty sure the stock bellhousing bolts wont work as I have an extra 1.5-2" tube to put the bolt through, so will be sourcing bolts specifically for this. I have to remove the crank pulley from this engine as well as its buggered...

I have an overhead hoist, so I actually attach it to the stand while its in the air. (tons easier). Right now its hanging with the engine stand attached, but when I lowered it, I stopped before it bent the arms. I did not attach it to the top 2 bellhousing bolt holes.. and I think that made it...

I have an odd question, my 7MGE (from a 90 Cressida) is being put onto an engine stand for me to redo the seals, etc.. Now, its a 1000 lb engine stand on wheels, and has a 4 pt connection system (kind of an "H" configuration). If it would help, I can post a pic up, but I think someone here...

I have been thinking along the lines of hvyman's suggestion. I could cut a wheel well liner from an older car to fit in there and just find a good way to attach it and then undercoat it to make it look proper. I just figured someone would have already hammerd the solution out properly.. lol...

Just wondering if anyone has solved this issue. I have the Spec - A rear bumper add ons and they create a "pocket" behind the rear tires for dirt. Has anyone put in a "liner" to block off that area? Hoping someone has tackled this already. Thinking I might go to the wreckers and pull out...

Agree about how it is ass-backwards.. to fine us for something that "could possibly" be dangerous. Its a pure cash grab. If it wasn't, then there would not be an autobahn on this planet. My opinion is.. if you limit people to "safety", you bore them and they start assuming that they are safe...

Currently, I am going to do a couple little runs with it next week and then change the oil and park it. I have to decide on wheels for it, get the interior redone (I want the driver seat designed a bit different with leather/cloth combo.. its the stock grey cloth now), replace the heater core...

The radar detector is based solely on GPS positioning.. so it doesnt "detect" them. In Edmonton, the roads make absolutely no sense in my little brain (I dont drive there often.. :) ), so I am watching for more serious things than the signs stating camera ahead. In my mind there are not many...

Going with 18's.. otherwise, I would be talking with you :) Yours looked like 18's already.

Got the car home today. Needs a final polish still (paint not perfect quite yet), but all parts are on (well.. almost.. still need the front bumper brackets fabbed, driving lights installed and windshield trim put back on). Very nice driving a completed body. Getting a lot of positive...

In Alberta, we dont have front plates.. :) Plus.. in Edmonton (just because I think thats where Dan is from.. lol) they also have the traffic cams as well. Some are both speed and red light cameras, some are only red light cameras. When I go up to Edmonton, I am always greatful I have my radar...

I bought an escort 9500xi... No tickets yet and it tells me where all the cams are. Very worth it. At least you don't get points against your license though. In Alberta, you can't register a vehicle with unpaid fines

I figure if I ever get another car it will be a mini. Doubt I ever want to picture my car "sold" ... Painful thought

My ex-boss had a twin supercharged (I believe it was superchargers) Miata about 10 years back. Could never figure out what he was going to do with it.. turns out he retired and hit the race tracks.. lol.