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  1. InFrnt0fU

    Can anything else cause serious BHG symptoms besides a BHG?

    I read on someone elses thread that his son had a bad "something" that caused all the coolant to rush out of the engine. Can bad sensors in any part of the t-stat housing (the ends of mine are white crusted) cause a look-a-like BHG. Sorry if this is a dumb question, I'm just trying to learn as...
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    Looking for a performance shop thats supra friendly(Raleigh, NC)

    Does anyone know of a shop in the raleigh area that has good experience with supras. I didn't know where else to ask this question sry if its odd or out of place. thx. .....or.... if somebody is willing to help me pull my engine so I can replace my headgasket. I'll supply the beer and pizza...
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    Replacement of turbo oil return line questions

    Well, do you endless amounts of tries, PB blastering the HE double hockey sticks out of it, I ended up taking metal schears and cutting the turbo oil return line(accordian looking one underneath the turbo) in half, believe me it had it coming and I wanted to invoke a small amount of hurt since...
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    Turbo will not separate from elbow? need suggestions.

    Bolts are off of EVERYTHING that needs to be taken off. I tried taking the bolts off where the turbo elbow connects to the downpipe...1/2in VERY large breaker bar with a 1/2in quick large extension...pretty stong guy and nothing, my friend also tried, doesn't even budge. I plan on getting a...
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    1983 celica, supra celica Hatch visor fitment on 89 supra?

    Does anybody know if the hatch visors that were on the 1983 supras and celicas would possibly fit onto an 89 supra, cause they look even better than a regulus IMO.....
  6. InFrnt0fU

    To the shop I go...

    I'm taking my car into a performance shop and getting a MHG put on my stock 7mgte due to recent BHG. I have 2600 to 3000 dollars to work with. My goals are a very strong base to work off so I can build on engine internals and then later on do things like FMIC, aftermarket exhaust, electronics...
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    Car drives fine but....

    My car drives fine, even under WOT. The exhaust smells a bit like coolant and it overheats once and awhile depending on my driving style on the highway(40-120 mins). I took out the thermostat and temp checked it for opening and it was a bit late..204 instead of the 186-194 the TSRM states...
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    What to do with my money?

    I have a bone stock 89 7mgte with the exception of of a cooleze replacement for the accordian and a filtercharger kn intake. I have 2500 dollars to spend. What would be a good first upgrade "package." I was thinking cat back exhaust, downpipe, intercooler kit and lexus afm and 550cc...
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    Stock electric double fans problem.

    The dual mini radiator fans don't work. I just took it off, replaced the two fans(one was damaged, one was missing) and now it doesn't work? I have tried switched the plugs both ways but have had no luck. I had to use WD40 (let it sit overnight) to get the rusted screws off from the...
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    Mk2 Body styling on Mk3.

    My friends Mk2 spurred me to recently purchase my mk3. I really wanted an mk2 b/c I've always liked its lines, specifically the add-on wheel "extensions" on the body(no idea what to call those) that give it that wider looking stance. I was wondering if anybody has ever tried to use those...