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    blown head gasket

    The day has come- suddenly masses of white smoke out the exhaust pipe- sweet smelling. I assume its a BHG. Could anyone who has had the work done recently suggest what costs should be to fix this. thanks.
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    88 supra rear speaker

    Just one of my rear speakers has developed heavy distortion - before I pull it out has anyone had this problem and can they offer advice on replacing or fixing it? Thanks for any help.
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    power steering stiffness

    Would appreciate any informed advice. When first moving my 88 turbo the steering is suddenly very stiff, after a few seconds movement its fine again. P/s fluid levels are ok.
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    Apex Brake Pads

    Has anyone tried this brand- any thoughts. For sale on ebay from a local supplier in Vancouver about $35/rears.
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    fuel gauge not reading

    My f/g either doesn't read at all or is intermittant. I can live with it if this would be a major fix presumably involving the fuel tank. Any sage advice would be welcome.
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    air in heater core

    Recently changed the thermostat and now I have intermittent heat from the heater and a gurgling sound behind the dash. Guess I need to "burp" the sytem to remove air I believe. No sign of leaks. Can someone advise please, I know I need to raise the front end. Do I run the engine and do I...
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    88.turbo "mud guards"

    My bodywork has always been fine-had the car since 1992. Recently the lowest panels behind front wheel wells started to "push out" from the body. Finally removed the parts (just 4 bolts) and found a build up of muck and rust. Word to the wise would be take yours off from time to time and...
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    rear lamp failure sensor '88turbo

    Dash light came on - changed a dud bulb- it went out. It came on again - changed another newly gone dud bulb- it went out. Lamp comes on again - all bulbs work fine -must be sensor? Check online go get a denso 203-0055. Go to change old one- they are totally different animals. Open old one...
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    tail light relay venting at toyota

    I need a tail light relay for an '88. On the internet I find Rockauto with Denso brand for $8.41 or Maruko brand for $22 plus $20 shipping. I should know better by now but phoned the local Toyota dealer's parts department. The price was C$260.00. Well the guy on the phone and I got our...
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    visor loose '88 turbo.

    Hi, my driver side visor has started to "fall down" of its own and I see no way to tighten it back up. has anyone solved this minor but annoying problem? thanks
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    door/ powered rear view mirror/ glass

    yesterday some kind soul smashed my side mirror glass whilst the car was parked (1988 turbo.pearl). has anyone successfully replaced just the mirror glass without getting a new assembly?
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    leather steering wheel cover '88

    My burgandy leather swc has finally worn through and looks very ratty. Has anyone replaced theirs and if so from where, has anyone had one made? thanks for any thoughts gloops
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    88 turbo heater hose engine to valve

    Has anyone replaced their heater hose -toyota part 87245a- which toyota wants C$68 for?. If so can it be replaced with regular generic 5/8 heater hose or does it have to be the "molded" type. Need new front brake pads also -any advice as to which. Thanks.
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    new member

    Just joined although I've had my april 88 supra turbo manual shift since 1992. it now has 176,000kms on it. Based in Richmond, BC my car is pearl finish with heavy clear coat which has retained its appearance pretty well. I'm intersested just now in getting a few new parts across the US...