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Thanks to everyone for all of their input. Unfortunately between hurricane Irma last month and some personal issues work has been very slow for me. Being commission based that means very little cash flow right now so the Supra upgrades are going to have to wait awhile. I will be sure to...

The switch on the master power window switch for the passenger window stopped going up a few days ago. I was already annoyed at having to reach over to roll it up so I decided to take the switch apart and fix it today. Thank you to the author of this write-up on how to fix it...

Though you didn't mention what you didn't like about Spec; it did prompt me to read some more. It seemed there was a mix of good opinions vs. bad on Spec. This is a big expense for me so I'd like a bit more certainty in my choice. It seemed like there were quite a few people who supported ACT...

As the title states I'm getting ready to change the clutch out on my 87 Supra N/A with a W58. I'm getting clunks and shuddering from the original so I figured it's time. I want to make sure I have all the parts ready since, for this project, I will not be doing the work myself. I assume the...

The leather on my shift knob in my 87 7mge 5spd is starting to turn into crumbly bits :( It looks like you can still order shift knobs for 89 and newer Supra's, but the only thing I am finding is this part number https://www.amayama.com/en/part/toyota/3350424070c0 and it is black. I would prefer...

I'm having trouble finding part numbers for these wire clips. If anyone can help that would be great. This brown wire clip attaches to the wire harness with electrical tape and snaps into the side of the alternator This gray clip attaches the main engine wiring harness with electrical tape...

Thank you for the tip. I ended up buying something before you posted because I didn't like driving around with a piece of tape holding the trim on. I used JB Weld Plastic Weld 2 part epoxy. I hadn't used this particular epoxy before, but it seemed like it was perfect for this kind of job. It...

Yes I've had the trim off before a couple of times and did in fact break one of the tabs for the interior trim. Is there a specific 2 part epoxy you would recommend? I've used 2 part expoxys in the past and they didn't seem to work. Maybe I'm not buying the right stuff. Sent from my...

I have no idea how, but the vent/trim piece on the passenger side b-pillar of my 87 has broken the attachment point that holds it onto the car (the one at the bottom). Since I can't buy a new one and I really don't want to go through the hassle of trying to find a used one and matching the paint...

Got a chance to install the new EGR cooler gasket today. I'm so glad it sounds normal again. The exhaust leak was really embarrassing. Here is what the old one looked like. To quote Mythbusters "Well there's your problem right there". I really hope the OEM gasket doesn't give me any trouble...

I think I remember seeing that in my gasket kit too, but I didn't end up using it for anything. I can tell you that it is not for an N/A distributor because that is just a simple o-ring.

I have to say I'm very jealous. As much as I love the weather in Florida; the scenery leaves a lot to be desired. To comment on your Supra plans...You may know this already, but having rebuilt my head on my N/A Supra in February, just a couple of quick reminders if you decide to rebuild yours...

Finally had a chance to work on the problem. I replaced the downpipe gaskets and the O2 sensor gasket. Unfortunately it still sounded like s#*t, but I couldn't figure out where the exhaust leak was coming from. So I swallowed my pride and brought the car into our service shop at work (I work at...

As a few of you might know from my other thread (see Matt's cylinder head rebuild in the 7MGE forum) I rebuilt the head on my 7MGE back in February. Once I got the valve shims done everything was running and sounding great (actually it was too quiet, but a new, sportier exhaust will have to...

Update: The engine is back together again. The good news is that the idle is perfect now and the car is running great. I can finally turn my attention to other items that need addressing (I know, I know there will always be something that needs to be done). Now the bad news. I replaced the...

Good advice is only good if you USE it. Lesson learned. I guess I thought the machine shop was going to check the valve clearances, but since they thought the camshafts were junk and did not re-install them, I guess they never got around to it. I should have realized this and checked the...

Thanks. Of course it would have been so much easier to get to with everything taken off, but that's how it goes. I will test it when I get the chance (may be awhile) and report back.

I'd like to let everyone know that I have finished getting the head back on the car and it is once again on the road. Thank you to everyone who replied. I can say this is a pretty big project for someone who has not done something like this before and my advice to anyone in a similar situation...

That's what I thought on the cam seals. It just read weird in the tsrm. I actually changed the valve cover gaskets once before and I remember putting the FIPG where you described. Never hurts to have a reminder though.

Yeah the machinist was concerned about the edges of the journals and the fine scoring on a couple of them. You can just feel them with a fingernail. Admittedly he said he does not work on overhead cam engines very often; mostly V8s. I was able to borrow a micrometer from one of the service techs...