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  1. johnathan1

    Finishing my BHG, questions on preventing rod knock

    Better to be safe... And Fram oil filters suck...our resident oil experts seem to think that purolator and WIX filters are among the best.
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    Song you are listening to right now!

    You're my Disco - Waldorf
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    The day has FINALLY come...

    I agree, the car looks to be in great shape...I just wonder if it's beauty isn't only skin deep...
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    Finishing my BHG, questions on preventing rod knock

    Well...considering the problem 7M's have with BHG's...I'm going to say that they had a few momentary lapses in judgement...;).
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    Finishing my BHG, questions on preventing rod knock

    Well, is your oil milkshaky looking? If so...I would change the oil before the engine is started...idle the engine for about 5 mins...change again...and then repeat...and maybe one more time...;) Then drive around for a few miles...(under 100) and change the oil again... I WOULD do it one...
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    Targa Top front bolt question

    How did you fix that?
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    boiling water sound

    Don't drive it any more until you know what the problem is...and make sure that the oil doesn't turn milky. Do a block test or compression and leakdown tests
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    7MGTE MPG

    My car gets around 13MPG...and yes, cruising at 90MPH seems to be the most efficient spot.
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    F*&^$ING SPEEDBUMB!!!

    The supra can't even handle certain driveways, let alone speedbumps...I HATE them. In the mercedes, you can go over them at 40MPH and not even feel it...it's awesome! :biglaugh:
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    Johnathan1's Supra Thread.

    It does?? Hmm...never noticed...guess I'd better pay closer attention to it! :D And I have been using the Supra to drive back and forth to Santa Barbara, since the AC isn't working on the Mercedes...so it needs a break! LOL
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    Johnathan1's Supra Thread.

    You smart ass! :icon_razz
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    Johnathan1's Supra Thread.

    HAHAHAA...the Mercedes already has a bigger T3 turbo!! Came stock on the 3.0L I5's. And Dawly, technically the car is my mom's...even though I drive it more than she does!! :biglaugh:
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    My new 1JZ...

    What's that?
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    Johnathan1's Supra Thread.

    OMG NEW SCHON CAR!! Just picked it up today...325Ci w/sports pack, xenon's, and black leatherette. :naughty: Also, the Supra will be receiving parts very soon, including a 57trim CT26! :D The Mercedes is doing quite well also, it is progressing nicely, and I should really post up pics of...
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    The day has FINALLY come...

    And if it doesn't go well...you'll be upgrading sooner! :biglaugh:
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    Kyles 87 Turbo Interior Exterior Renovations!

    Car looks great!! Care to explain how you modified your 87 lock to work with the 89 housing?
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    Get Low

    It's just a really low curb/sidewalk.
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    LMAO @ Pontiac's new Vibe commercial

    Whoa, I never made that connection...LMAO!
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    The day has FINALLY come...

    Yea, the door lock sensor is a button style...the swinging lever is for the seatbelts.
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    My mk3 and its problems

    I've been through hell with my car and it's problems, and I'm sure most of the other members here have been with their cars too...Supra's are NOT forgiving... Just take your time to research everything before you jump headfirst into a repair...and if you have any problems, you can always get on...