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Finally got the power plant back in after 2 years....1st ignition was a no go...ECU was lost because the Sensor was not connected to the ECU..Broken wire...yadda yadda.. Below is a Picture of a 7mge Thermostat housing, but I have a 7MGTE where I have question on the position of 2 broken wires...

Needing to know if SC300 motor mounts (Round) will work on an 89 7MGTE? Searching I see they are more readily available and fit the budget moreso than 7M mounts...Any other recommendation?? Thanks -= BM =-

In need of a Radiator for an MKIII, 89 Na, Auto.. Would like to know what other Toyota Radiators may work in lieu of not having the original? i.e. Cressida, Camry etc...?? Someone took it upon themselves to steal the one I had laying in the hatch area at a Storage lot. I also need a...

Has anyone ever bought an engine, or know the kat on Ebay as "Japanese Performance Engines"? I've been in the forum fora couple of years, on and off depending on where I am in my Automobile maze of problems and have met some really kool peeple... Was just wondering tho. I think this is prolly my...

My machine shop informed me that the Camshafts were a little worn on the Bearing surfaces. Looks to me like normal wear with minor but present ridges. Isn't this normal for the 7MGTE? roughly 190k on the clock. He recommends replacing them. Everywhere I have looked or come across I find the Same...

Basically I am faced with many decisions with 3 projects going at the same time. Decided to forgo the 1UZFE swap into the 89Mkiii na. The Lexus engine runs so good I've decided to just rebuild the Lexus LS400 with a new rear clip. I just need the skins, glass, bumper, lid and tails. My Blue 89...

can someone explain to me what a "Divorced" downpipe is? Must mean its seperated from something normally attached to it is the only assumption I can think of....Enlighten the Amigo!

Ok.. I will have a Couple of Build Threads. a RED 89 7Mge NA that we are trying to get cranked to use as a DD. The Blue 89 7m-GTE will also be on here which I have posted some pics but not as a Build thread... here's fotos of both. Blue Pill: Before the engine Failure... 1st day...

Well, after rescuing my FREE MK3 and towing it to a safe place where I can at least access what it needs, I need to take the ignition switch out to have a key made...Or, would it be easier to do the hatch lock or Glove box lock ???? The IGN was in the ACC position when it was abandoned and the...

Found an 89 MKIII today, RED, Targa, Sitting, Widows smashed. It was in a shop parking lot in the back of the building. Talked to the owner of the shop to find out if it was for sale. He basically said "Take this MF off my lot NOW! I tried to find the owner, and she won't come back...

Ok...at this stage of our build, we need to start harboring some parts. Like Jesse said "We could Overnight parts from Japan..." Not likely. Reading up on these ARP Stud kits. I can see where it should be a no brainer for the head with a Metal HG. My question is are ARP Main studs and Rod Studs...

Does anyone know how to remove the 3rd brake light LED in the wing of an 89 MKIII? The thin LED strip...mine is cracked and I need to remove it. thanks -=BM

Found out today that the 6M Crankshaft I scored is ok to use in my build. Machine shop is polishing it and I pick it up tomorrow. Since I don't have a Donald Trump wallet or off shore account but do have 2 kids in college and this is my sons supra that was my daily driver for years, I want to...

to make a long story short, Old engine, 89 7m-gte booted #3 rod out of the block. Machine shop says crank can't be saved. Not new to engines but never had a crank that couldn't be turned. He said it was 60 thousandths out. Is my crank a Boat anchor now? Or can a machine shop Add metal, then...

89 MKIII vs Getting Home Personal Foul, #3, unsportsman like conduct, 15 yards penalty, Automatic 1st down. The Damage: There... Funny thing is I never heard this engine Knock until I drove it home, less that 1/4 mile from my house. My son was...

Does anyone know if there are any other Toyota models that use the same Fuel Sender as the MKIII Supra? Like Camry, or Cressida or whatever? I have access to hundreds of other Toyota models but not supras.. Only earlier ones like 83 and 84 Supras around this area... Thanks Bruno