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    Current symptoms, im almost done with this supra...

    im not a fan of this as it makes my job harder when i get engines in when there like this, but there are some sealants out there that if directions are followed, they work just as good as a permanent repair. im not suggesting this, but if you want to buy yourself some time, this may be a long...
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    such a noob question, but have to ask...

    thats what i thought. thanks for clarafying it. i knew the answer, but just couldnt stop myself from 2nd guessing myself. :biglaugh:
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    Driveline Vibration

    there are typicly 3 reasons why auto makers use a 2 piece shaft as opposed to a one piece. 1 angle whether it be pinion to tailshaft, or vertical i.e. not a straight shot from the tailshaft to the pinion. 2 length. or the 3rd a combonation of both. as far as to "why" there is the "tube...
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    such a noob question, but have to ask...

    im in the middle of chasing down leaks and doing general cleaning on my supra. while im waiting for things to get back from powder coating im checking the head torque. found 3 were not as snug as should be. my lame and totally noob question is... should i back off the studs and re torque...
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    Advice on Megan coilovers..

    i have not heard any feedback on the megans. i know a few people that like the tein. if you have tems the eibach springs with tokico illuminus are a nice pair!!
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    Newbie here

    welcome to sm. what your is your headache? :icon_bigg
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    How to raise boost psi

    :word8kn: balancing is VERY important. can you rebuild it..yes..do you "have" to rebalance it..thats up to you, 50/50 chance it will be fine or epicly explode where all sm users around the world will be seeing 4th of july all over again! :) my opinion, just get one that someone has done...
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    Some advice needed!!

    totally ding up dome pics. and as far as it being a money pit...that is kinda a loaded statment. replace the 20+ year old hoses, fix ANY boost/vacuume leaks, make sure the wiring is up to par, and ive commuted in mine for the last 4 years. i started putting used or autozone parts on it and...
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    When is the stock "BoV" no longer good?

    holy shit!!! lol. thats baaaad surge. this just happened on mine, lol. popped my damn boot off and was the LOUDEST thing ive ever heard, lol. poodles.... nice detail in description! :bigthumb: and i think all the hair on my body stood straight up and ran for there little lives at "turbo...
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    carrier bearing

    never thought there would be a question that is directed at what i do!!! lol. i am a machinest by trade and at my shop i specialize in drivelines. the hook you are referring to is actually like stated above, just where the seam comes together, no real purpose. and is offset just slightly to help...
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    feels like a flat spot 2750-4000 rpm

    maybe check fuel pressure. mine had a fpr that was not bad but not good ither, lol. kinda did same thing. make sure the fpd isnt leaking also if its the stock plastic one.... cant think of anything off top of my head other than that sorry
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    Which Spark plug?

    http://rb-aa.bosch.com/aa-th/en/static/produkte/zuendkerzen/super4/aufbau.htm just a little info :) and here's that crazy ass expencive plug! 25 EACH!!!! http://www.pulstar.com/
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    Alright...Im lost..Possible BHG?

    if you are thinking cylnder 1 is in the rear, and 6 up front closest to the firewall, then acording to these readings what your calling cyl 2 is actually number 5 and the one prone to blow the hg. firing order is not relavent here. ive rebuilt 7 of these motors all will bhg, only one was not...
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    codes 21,24,31,52 at the same time?!

    correct length? as in the wires? this is an oem i have in there, only thing i did was replace the end on sensor and engine side to a gm style 3 prong plug. but on the scope all looks great.
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    Questions about the TEMS system...

    the other thing you can do too if the tems is still not doing what you hoped for, take off the actuaters, and adjust them manually. i have done this once, little too stiff at times on the 3rd setting, lol. but VERY cool for cornering :evil2: another thing to help make the stock tems set up...
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    Which Spark plug?

    thats the second time i have heard that about the bosch! whats wrong with them in an import? spark blow out? idk :dunno:
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    codes 21,24,31,52 at the same time?!

    ya, i blew the i/c couplers off on the way home after the cel light came on and after i cleared them. idk, im taking the whole top end off, checking head torque, and re doing the i/c piping. we'll see, idk. probly gonna sell it with my n/a if this doesnt work, frustrating with all the money and...
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    Which Spark plug?

    the only "silver tipped" plug i can think of is some new ones i saw at kragen, the brand name illudes me at the moment, nut the price is permanently burned into my retna, 25 bucks... EACH!!!!! yyyeeeaaaaa, i have had the bosch plus4 platnum in mine since i put the new motor in it, got around 35k...
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    Late 88 with a 89+ block factory? Possible?

    my 87t will not rev past the redline. not sure what motor ive got as mine was swapped 5 years ago when i got it.
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    codes 21,24,31,52 at the same time?!

    it is running great. runs smooth down the freeway. idle's ok, im very picky so it has a little miss that kills me at idle, but its smooth if im honest. as far as old codes thats not possible. i always keep the ecu clear of codes just for that reason. and i know for a fact there was no...