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    weird noise from dash/engine?...

    Check out the hoses at NAPA. Napa hoses are supplied by Gates. NBH 7296 NBH 10821 NBH 10030 NBH 10855 NBH 10888 NBH 9948
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    Alternator making noise?

    I was going to buy a belt tension device but there were a few different ones and I couldn't figure out which one to buy. I used the following ghetto method. Before I changed my belts I placed reference marks on the threads and brackets of all of the belt adjustment points. My supra is red and...
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    What is your life outside of SM?

    My Xray Gun is bigger than yours....:biglaugh: Radiation Therapy
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    Alternator making noise?

    Double check it is the alternator by putting piece of wood or something rigid on it and listen through it on the other end like a stethoscope. I use a hammer with a wooden handle. Mind you don't get your tie caught in the belts and get sucked in. I had one alternator get so hot when it went...
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    Well, that sucked.

    Skelaxin, a prescription NSAID and bedrest for the spasms. Sleep well.
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    turbo cat question

    Restriction...turbulence....loss of sleep? Exhaust depot has a bolt on 3" high flow cat and George from Raptor Racing in the vendors section sells one as well.
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    Rust in the coolant system

    Please see the attached pics and give me your opinions on the red rust film and particles I keep finding inside my hoses. I've been replacing my hoses and every time I change one I find this horrible film and crud inside of them. Some of the hoses also had a white crust on the ends. It looks...
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    The Supra feels and smeels funny (bad 02?)

    100% correct Grimreaper... Tread lightly and be gracious SUPRASTEVE.
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    God damned mother f*$CI*g inattentive drivers!

    I agree that if it was dumb luck and the driver wasn't intoxicated or being w reckless than one should not seek financial gain out of malice or greed. That being said don't take the injury to the neck lightly. Neck and shoulder injury's have a tendency to get worse over time and they sometimes...
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    Auto trans FAIL

    They are different. At least the second cable the connects to the tranny is different. See this thread. It has links to the parts from the tsrm and a link with instructions on replacing the cable.
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    Hatch struts support lifts = $30 ea.

    Advance Auto Parts part #4682 $30.99 Inflation is a bitch. My receipt shows I paid $19.88 on 03/01/2008 EDIT>>>>Holy smokes the website got updated and now I can't find the struts.
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    Tech geek alert!! ... Buffalo is back!

    Buffalo access points are back on sale in the US. Yahoo! Great alternative to linksys for 3rd party firmware from dd-wrt and tomato.
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    Valve Cover Gasket ???

    Try putting a star washer between the Phillips bolt head and the rubber grommet to prevent back outs.
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    stock alarm disableing ignition?????

    Why does everyone assume that Supra owners are Male?
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    Help..bhg???

    Napa Leak Detector Kit / Engine Block Item#: BK 7001006
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    Happy Birthday Doward!

    HB! fellow Floridian
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    Whats the stupidest thing you have done to your supra?

    De-greasing the engine and filling the spark plug valleys with water. Ran a little rough afterward.
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    Wrecked my Sup tonight - my bad :(

    Glad nobody got hurt. Damn Zoom!! I can't believe it. You did your homework and followed through with your insurance plan. Peace of mind, pat yourself on the back. Sorry you had to use it so soon but you can sleep better tonight knowing your covered.
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    IC piping

    On the topic of Hot and IC piping what opinions do we have on using PVC piping. John B Lunsford has a site and directions on how to put together a PVC system. After reading the information it leads me to believe that PVC works better than metal pipes because it keeps the temps lowers or...
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    Random YouTube Videos.... (Some very NWS)

    Female Driver Failures....Check it out at 00:45 secs. Sorry girls no hard feelings. :sarcasm: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygtBxhFc24A&feature=email