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    power window-NOT switch related

    I searched the forums for power window problems. I didn't really find what i was looking for. My switches work fine. The issue i'm having i believe is mechanical. I have done the "auto-up" mod and it has been working for a year, no probs. I hit the switch the other day, it goes up and when it...
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    front bumper license plate shave job--how to?

    I did some searching and i found some threads on shaved molding. I was wondering if anyone has tried shaving (filling in) the area where the license plate goes on an 89+ front bumper....i suppose to look more like a pre-89 bumper but with the kling-on nose. (hope that makes sense). Plastic body...
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    Star Wars Celica...cool find

    http://jalopnik.com/5845411/have-you-seen-this-star-wars-celica-george-lucas-is-looking-for
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    windshield squirters moved?

    I'm hoping this will be my year to finish my conservative build. Was wondering if anyone has done a shaved hood with no windshield squirters? More to the point, moved them to the cowl or something like that. don't want ghetto, just neat clean hood. ideas? (i hope am not opening myself up for...
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    door handle LED

    my door handle lock light ring is now ....well, lighting again. (frankly, i didnt even know the door handle had one) after reading about it via the threads, i decided to fix it....upgrade it. Found a square LED that is similiar to the one that was in the cylinder unit and soldered in a 470 ohm...
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    NA retorque answer ASAP

    I have searched forums and even had advice from certian individuals but still need an answer before this weekend so i can finish the engine. I'm having trouble getting a return PM from an individual, so i thought i'd ask everyone. I'm at the 1000 mile mark on my rebuilt 1989 NA. I've...
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    correct oil dipstck?

    i tried searching the threads. doing the rebuild thing and had to go to a scrapyard for an interior piece and noticed that the oil dipstick on the supra i was picking from was different than the one under my hood. i had a black handled T-shape handle dipstick. the one in the junk supra was a...
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    fans supposed to run after engine is shut off?

    my aux A/C fans have never come on. areas to check? (other than the obvious cut wires, etc.) Also, is the radiator fan or the aux fans suppsoed to run for a short time after the engine is shut off? mine don't, but i know on some cars, they do. i don't know. thanks.
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    engine cooling, not radiator related

    not sure what to search for under forums, so here goes. first of all, i haven't been on here in a while, but finally got the rebuilt engine in and am in the stages of breaking it in for a 1000 miles. (thank you, thank you...bowing) ok, i have a NA with an intake, header & straight pipes with...
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    2 drivers seats in cabin??

    i tried searching, but didn't know where to start. kinda curious about fitting another drivers seat in replacement of the passenger seat. the goal to have seat controls for both sides. i know there would be some wiring issues, but has anyone done it? if so, how difficult? is it worth it? i...
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    engine vendor

    have been on in a while, but still working on the blue beasty. (I work too much). Sorry if this is a re-post to some, but does anyone have any good sugestions for internet engine sales. I'm pricing for a 7MGE, mainly the block. I think i've got some crank "walk" in my block. want to get some...
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    painted fog lights???

    ok guys...sorry, i'm in a hurry and looking for the thread i saw just recently on the yellow painted foglights someone had submitted on "how to". I need the paint code. can someone direct me to that thread?? thanks. (BTW-no updates on "No Go Supie!" trying to fix a buddy's mustang) -wade3570
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    Electric Radiator Fan, Yes or No?

    ok guys, still working on tryin gto get the supie running, but in the meantime, i was wondering if it would be worth my time to look into replacing my belt-driven radiator fan with an electric fan. i've heard of this being done, freeing up a couple of horsepower. But is the cost and work...
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    porting intake affect MAF computer??

    i've searched & read a lot of the porting & polishing threads on here, but i had a ? about it i didn't see an answer to. 'scuse me for asking, i just don't know...does porting the intake manifold do anything "negative" to the air flow readings from the computer? engine run weird or anything...
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    tailights cleaning?

    ok guys...i got a set of 89 tailights from a scrap yard localy. they are in good shape, no cracks or fades..BUT..as we all know, they have a tendancy to collect water over the years. There's mold and dirt floating around between the lenses. Any way to clean the INSIDE of the light really well...
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    how do you remove the trim behind the window?

    anyone know how to remove this trim behind the drivers window without breaking it? http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g30/bishopw/driverssidewindowtrim.jpg
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    NA won't start but starter turns-help!!

    ok guys, i need a little help...a little history---2 years ago, my NA blew the head gasket. i never heard of a NA blowing one but nevertheless, it did. so i took everything apart, rebuilt the head, new valve guides, gaskets, the whole nine yards while i had it off. put it togther, ran great. 500...