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Well, I'm 35 and married with 2 kids and a dog. Wife says I'm going through a midlife crisis (hopefully that doesn't mean I've only got until 70!) Ever since I was 16 and riding on the Autobahn in Germany in a 1987 944 turbo at 150+ mph I've wanted a turbo of my own. I even looked at an '89...

I searched the forum and couldn't find any threads or info on the group demographics. I have to admit to being statistics geek and it's got me curious just who owns and loves these cars. Is there already a summary from existing information? Has a poll ever been done? Does anybody else even...

Engine - Perfect! :rofl: Suspension - Tokico's ready to go in the rear, intermittent vibration up front - Why? :1zhelp: Paint - Needs work. :icon_neut Interior - Ugh! :aigo:

Just placed my order for a red keychain. Let me know if I should expect a delay. Looking forward to getting it! Thanks, Kurt

Now that she's running again... Rear struts & Alignment Reupholstery Sawblades Gone! Paint (?) Take my wife on vacation to make up for the Supra $$$$$

Highview/Okolona area. Wonder if there are many around this area and where, exactly?

I spent $200 total for the head work at Eastview Auto Parts on Bardstown Road. A little more than I had wanted to spend, but they did some valve work (cleaning, installed valve stem seals, etc), did whatever they do to make sure there weren't any cracks, and cleaned it up to almost a shine...

No worries over the water leak. It didn't show up until I had shut it off for a few minutes, and then we pushed it into my friend's driveway. I'm on my way over there now to find the source and fix it before I start it again. I went with a stock HG and ARP bolts torqued to 77 ft-lbs (2 over...

Just wanted to post an update: About 4 weeks ago I asked the group if a couple of noob's could tack a BHG, and four weeks later I'm happy to say it's a definite 'YES'! Looks like the previous owner drove a while on a weeping gasket more than a full blown gasket. After a few stupid and...

I got a set of hex bolts from Pep Boys (I believe they are M8-1.25mm) for about $8 total. TSRM specifies 25 in-lbs, so I torqued to 3 ft-lbs at the end of my first, and hopefully last, BHG project. BTW, my sparkplug valley was completely flooded with oil. Seems I had gasket problems all over...

I can do $15 assuming it's in good, usable shape. PM me to make arrangements. Thanks, -k

It seems I cracked my #2 turbo water pipe near the flange during a HG job, and it's leaking like a sieve. Does anybody know if this can be welded, and if so what kind of weld would it require considering the heat? Better yet, if anybody has this part off of an old stock turbo, I would be...

What about a Toyota head gasket? Is it safe - or recommended - to retorque, or is that best left for the metal gaskets?

Lagged - I might be interested in your rebuilt short block if Sonex isn't interested. What are you asking? I'm considering rebuilding mine while the head's off, but I could change my mind if the price is right.

Okay, you guys having me sweating now. The guy I bought my 90 7M-GTE from last month said there was some rod knock on #6. He replaced the rod bearing and it has been very quiet since then. Are you telling me that I'm going to see this again, or am I good to go on the new bearing?????:1zhelp...

I think I may have paid a bit too much in places. Here's the breakdown so far: Tools and shop supplies ~$85, Toyota Gasket Kit $310, #3 head cover $42, Head Work (including new valve seals, a complete cleaning, pressure check, milling, etc) $202, ARP Head Bolt kit $96. That's a total of about...

Thanks for the suggestion - valve seals are already done. Any other possible sources that I could positively identify as the root cause, and/or is there a complete list of seals, etc that I should tackle now? I am an admitted newbie, and would miss some obvious things on my own. Does...

Well, we ripped into my bhg project last weekend, and after 12 hours I was ready to send my head to the machine shop - just got it back last night. I have noticed a couple of things that I want to take care of while the engine's apart, but could use a few suggestions. The main thing is that...

Wow, nothing but "Go for it!" from the group. And that's what I'm going to do. I will make sure I have a block check done this week and then starting buying parts and get my digital camera ready. Based on everybody's advice to replace everything as I do the job, I should say that the engine...

I believe I’m in for a head gasket job on my 1990 7MGTE. I just bought the car with a freshly installed 1990 JDM long block with about 36,000 miles. I immediately had a series of coolant leaks, which were easily taken care of by tightening a few hose clamps. Problem is I am still losing...