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    A/C Help !!

    In the middle of my drive home yesterday, A/C start to blow ambient temperature. A/C was ice-cold till then. My last charge was 3.5 years ago with R-12. I did some troubleshooting today. Fuses looks good Compressor clutch power didnt energize when A/C switch was pressed with car ON -...
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    Alignment Experience

    I need to get an alignment done, since I pulled the steering rack for rebuild, and balljoints replaced. I was thinking to go to a tire/alignment place close to work.. but should I go to a dealer for this? what is the general experience with supra alignment done outside dealerships? thanks.
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    PS steering rack boot replacement

    Have anyone tried to replace the steering rack boot? I am trying to do one on the passenger side.. TSRM is asking for all kinds of SSTs to be utilized.. Any tips ? Regards,
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    steering rack replacement

    I am going to replace the steering rack in my 87T. Passenger side boot is ripped, but no leak yet. I am not planning to replace the tie rod ends, since they are just fine. I have the TSRM for instructions. But TSRM talks about how to remove one in the car, fix it, then re-install. I will...
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    Car Shaking when warm - no codes

    I got bit of a problem with my 87T. Car starts out fine in the morning. After driving for 10 miles or so on highway, when I come to a stop (like in the exit), the car developes this shaking as if it is going to stall.. Car usually idles around 800 (kinda high for turbo), but when the shaking...
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    Silla radiator

    I was looking for a cheap radiator. Found Silla Radiator at autoparts warehouse for $ 111.0 Any one have any experience with this brand? I have no plans for over-stock performance for this 87Turbo. Any other suggestions for a cheap radiator? thanks.
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    Shaking ball joint..

    To describe better, I am attaching a drawing.. I am able to shake the passenger side front wheel hub whith the wheel removed. From inspection, it seems the the part where the lower A-arm connects to the hub assembly is shaking (is this the lower-ball joint?). What could be worn? the part...
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    Can anyone check a vin in carfax for me?

    Hi, If you have carfax access, can anyone check this vin for me? xxx thanks.
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    TX Emission Failed

    I failed TX emissions test other day. Here are the details: I did the testing with two different fuel pressure settings. Car: 1987 Turbo Emission results with Fuel at 30 psig: 25 MPH testing ------------Standard ---- Reading HC (ppm) 140 ----- 133 CO(%) 0.89...
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    O'Reilly/Brakebest Clutch Master Cylinder experience?

    Anyone have experience with Clutch Master Cylinder from O'Reilly/Brakebest ? I need to buy one since mine is leaking (Turbo). Since Aaaron (driftmotion) donot carry one for turbo, I am thinking to get aftermarket. I thought OReilly probly better than Autozone products. Thanks for comments.
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    IAC valve gasket

    I am having some idle issues.. similar to few of you having, from my search. intermittent stalling when car is in idle.. first step, I was going to pull the IAC valve out and clean. Seems, the IAC valve gasket is dealer only item.. is that required to be replaced? or can I try RTV?
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    found in the web..

    mk4... interesting: http://www.metacafe.com/w/468149 sorry for non-mkIII content..
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    New toyota parts defective??

    I have replaced all the seals in my engine (7MGTE) within the last few years.. replaced front and rear main seals, cam seals, oil pump seals, head gasket, CPS o-ring, oil cooler lines, oil lines to turbo, valve cover gaskets.. are few to list.. (never pulled the oil pan though).. why the heck...