James' 89 Supra Turbo

[TurboTruck]

Heat shields also painted with VHT ceramic header paint

3000 pipe installed with silicone coupler and T bolt clamps
Wiring harness routed, a few repairs done to cracked wires
vacuum, pcv, etc...

NGK 5690 Iridium spark plugs
NGK spark plug wire set
Ignitor, bypass valve, etc...

7M-GTE timing cover decal

Ignitor cover, still a few loose ends, but mostly done

Up next: R154 rebuild

AISIN clutch master cylinder, new

AISIN clutch slave cylinder, new

And heres a little interior piece that needed attention. The A pillar trims are both scratched up and resemble the previous dash more than anything.

I've already bought a good condition passenger side, however, no luck with the driver. Decided to opt for a Lotek A pillar dual gauge pod. The dual is my choice due to the handle, I don't want to lose it.

 

[Silver MK3]

Thanks, it was an eyesore.



Thanks hybrid. I love the MKIII supra for what it is, always wanted to own a nice clean one. Too many are distastefully modded or beat to hell.

Parts availability sure sucks, boy what I'd do for some new targa trims...

You certainly will have a clean one when yours is done. Which targa trims are you looking for? Vinyl wrapping would do wonders for the ones behind the front windows if that's what you're looking for. The ones on the actual targa I'm not to sure about.

 

[TurboTruck]

You certainly will have a clean one when yours is done. Which targa trims are you looking for? Vinyl wrapping would do wonders for the ones behind the front windows if that's what you're looking for. The ones on the actual targa I'm not to sure about.

FINALLY I found a set of trims! I bought the whole targa with trims and a headliner, being shipped as we speak. Add those with the new targa seals I have waiting, this car will be right again! Going to have to shell out a lot of dough to get the original top paint matched, but the end result will be worth it. The rear bumper and LHD folding mirrors will get done then, as well.

No more cheap body shops - I work for an MBZ dealer with a huge bodyshop, which once painted half of my 99 4Runner and made a great match with Imperial Jade Mica. I know I can trust them to do it properly.

They're also going to be the ones to paint my 94 TT, but that car will likely be painted a Mercedes-Benz color to make ease of paint availability (currently thinking Polar White).





Also on their way are a full set of 4 Tokico Illumina II's to go with the Eibach springs. Currently debating over spending the extra cash on a set of JDM dark tails... opinions?

 

[Hybrid]

Dark tails look great, do it

 

[TurboTruck]

Dark tails look great, do it

I have read that the center lens is removable via a few clips, so I will likely just move the center lens to my existing center piece. Don't want to lose the white center trim, or add another piece to the "repaint list." Did I get the right information?

If there's a difference in backing color, I can always match it and paint it before reassembly.

 

[Hybrid]

Ahh I am not sure James.

 

[TurboTruck]

Went to find out... good news. That makes the decision easy.

 

[daledoe]

I love the 87 4runner

 

[TurboTruck]

I love the 87 4runner

It's a great little truck. Thanks

 

[TurboTruck]

JDM tail lights, dark red goodness

Tokico Illumina II for the eibach springs

And a cool reproduction power steering reservoir sticker. Thanks hybrid.

 

[Hybrid]

Dark red looks so much better

Glad sticker arrived to, damn that was quick.

 

[Silver MK3]

So did you actually buy JDM tail lights or are those the stock ones with the reflector removed? They look great, I really want them on mine, but it's more of a hassle on the pre89's than the 89+'s.

 

[akito]

Time to upgrade SilverMk3

 

[TurboTruck]

Dark red looks so much better

Glad sticker arrived to, damn that was quick.

Yeah, AUS to US wasn't too bad of a wait at all.

So did you actually buy JDM tail lights or are those the stock ones with the reflector removed? They look great, I really want them on mine, but it's more of a hassle on the pre89's than the 89+'s.

I bought JDM tails, and just switched the center lens over to the original center piece. It's totally worth it, but understandable in your case

 

[TurboTruck]

Pulled the hood off the roof, where it's been for months. The targa top had been molested in the recent past (I'M SORRY TOP, I DIDN'T MEAN TO) and is going back to it's old self...



Bought this targa, complete with headliner and trims. The off color headliner was a terrible reminder - improper shades everywhere

Switched EVERYTHING over. The headliner, the trims, the seals (still have new ones in the package, too), even the covers for the rear mounts.

Looks so much better with the trim back in place...

Motor's still in the same spot, the trans is underway and pics will be up soon

The cars farthest journey since January, out of the garage into the driveway. Extra height clearance for the engine hoist was necessary. The 7M-GTE dropped right in without hassle.

R154 is drained and ready for disassembly. The rebuild kit includes new bearings, seals, and synchronizers.

Stripping down the outside. Bell housing, shifter retainer, etc...

Shift forks removed, showing the bare internals.

Shafts disassembled via press, this is the first time someone has been inside of this transmission. Clean but there is evidence of some bad grinding on the 3rd gear and the corresponding shift sleeve.

Shift forks and shafts cleaned

New sliders and a few other parts have been ordered from Toyota.

 

[TurboTruck]

It wouldn't be a transmission rebuild without backtracking and fixing mistakes, there are quite a lot of little details to keep track of. The slider for reverse went on backwards once, the detents for the synchro hubs were switched, and a bunch of other little things. It is now properly done and working as it should.

The 3rd gear would have been ideal to replace, unfortunately it was discontinued. Now the teeth have been sharpened with a sander to at least eliminate the majority of the dullness. The two sleeves I needed were in stock, that's 50% of the fix there alone.

The 3/4 synchronizers (right) have different teeth than OEM, and are an upgrade from driftmotion

Together with new sliders, synchros, and bearings (Nachi, Koyo)

Shift forks and shafts. Petroleum jelly holds the detent balls in place. Without it, this would have been a royal pain.

Housing going back together

 

[Hybrid]

Fantastic as always

 

[TurboTruck]

Flywheel installed with ARP bolts

Speedo cable for R154

Pilot bearing installed, trans installed with new bell housing bolts. Pressure plate bolted up and shift fork installed.

AEM 320LPH fuel pump

Pulled tank to discover a rusty corroded mess... drained 10 gallons of putrid rotten fuel, estimated 10 years old. I got to thinking of ideas for cleanup and attempted to use apple cider vinegar.

The inside of the tank with the vinegar eating away.

The vinegar was not working up to my hopes, and it was difficult to reach nooks and crannies inside the tank with the pressure washer. Instead opted to find a used tank. This is how it looked upon first inspection... little cleaning required!

New fuel filter

AEM pump on hanger.

Tank installed

K&N filter installed with Lexus 1UZ-FE AFM

TEQ OEM oil cap

Vacuum lines all done, radiator installed. Found a new alternator also, the old one was a rebuilt unit, this one happened to be a brand new unit. It was installed on an 89 Supra with 7M-GE that happened to come into the local junkyard. I also got a stock manual shifter from the car.

Starter installed. Front struts also installed (Tokico Illumina II and Eibach lowering springs). Beech performance brake master cylinder brace also installed. K&N HP-1002 oil filter installed, filled with Lucas break in oil, SAE30

7M Engine torque damper... replaced with a universal sway bar end link and polyurethane bushings.

Clutch master installed along with manual pedals.

Last for now... A pillar gauge pillar fitted, gauges yet to be installed. Brand new blue e-brake boot, shifter boot, and center console armrest lid cover.

 

[JDMMA70]

Interesting I didnt know you could still order an original トヨタ oil cap

 

[Hybrid]

Awesome stuff James as usual!