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Spark Plug Faliure?

mk2john replied to mk2john's topic in Non-Supra Technical

Thanks for the thoughts all, Turbo timer has always seemed to be a bit on the redundant side so may well get rid of it, Garage did not tell me which fuse went (suppose I should of asked really but was just glad to hear it running) but the car was stood in the bodyshop over the weekend and was taken to the garage on a transporter so I would have thought the plugs would have dried out? Garage tried it with the original plugs after replacing the fuse and it would not go so they replaced all the plugs and it fired first time. They told me all the plugs were shot but I suppose you never know, oddly enough it seems to be running smoother with the new plugs and they are just standard NGK jobbies, although having read the spark plug thread on here I may not bother with going for HKS ones again and just stick to something a bit cheaper from one of the regular brands. Also cheers Dnk for the link, I will pick up some shiney new plugs from there! Thanks again

Spark Plug Faliure?

mk2john posted a topic in Non-Supra Technical

For reference, I have a MKII Supra with a J-Spec 2JZ TT fitted and mods as per my garage, with the standard ECU that came with the loom. I recently had the car in the body shop for a new bonnet to be fitted. Car ran fine when I took it in then I get a call to ask if there is a trick to getting it started, there is no trick, just turn the key. Anywho, I assume it has run out of fuel and toddle off to collect it, put a can of super unleaded in and it will not fire. Engine turns over, fuel pump (Bosch 044) is going and I can smell the fuel so assume it is getting no spark. There also seems to be a problem with the Greddy turbo timer which has a red screen and will not turn off unless the battery is disconnected (seemed fine once it had been disconnected and reset). On looking in the boot I find that as the battery terminal was a bit loose the fitter has loosened off the clamp, jammed a screw between the clamp and the terminal and then tightened up the clamp until it snapped (cheers!). Still getting power from it though. As I could not leave it in the workshop, I had it recovered to my local garage who after investigation tell me there is a blown engine management fuse and all 6 spark plugs (HKS Irridium) have failed at the same time. They replaced the fuse and the plugs and I replaced the battery clamp, and it is now running fine again. Has anyone encountered this on a 2J before, or have a theory on what may have happened to cause this? I would not like it to happen again and if it is indicative of an underlying fault I would like to get it fixed asap rather than assume that because it is running it is all fine. I have searched but can not seem to find this on here as as a thread... Thanks for reading and for any thoughts!

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mk2john replied to barneybrendan's topic in Parts for Sale

Do you have a ball park figure in mind for this? My garage has sprung a leak and this may be a short term solution

1985 MKII Supra 2JZ-GTE jspec R154

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There is still a long way to go, re-spray, Digital N2O kit installation and connection, stereo and brakes etc but phase 1 is well and truly done, Project 2J-MKII is a reality!!! The items actually fitted to the car so far are as follows: Engine / Transmission: J-spec 2JZ-GTE engine HKS Fine Tune timing belt HKS adjustable cam gears Bonneville custom solid engine mounts TRD thermostat PHR up rated 150Amp Alternator(polished) PHR Polished Cam cover Plate TRD oil filter Lexus GS300 Front sump conversion Sniper Racing Polycarbonate Cam Gear cover JZA-70 bell housing R154 5 speed gearbox Billet steel lightweight flywheel RPS 3200 Max Series racing clutch Custom One piece prop-shaft Custom R32 Skyline viscous LSD (only fitting example of this mod in existence as far as we know so all mounts and brackets are one off) Custom Rally spec custom Drive Shafts Engine Bay: One Off custom 3" stainless exhaust system with Motoria 4” exit stainless rear box Cusco polished oil catch can SARD Rising Rate fuel Pressure Regulator AEM Fuel Pressure Gauge HURST line/loc kit DEI Cry02 air intake x2 – Built in to the Intake Pipes DEI Cry02 19" x 9" Intercooler Sprayer HKS FMIC - Intercooler HKS Oil Cooler with Greedy Filter Relocation kit and associated Braided lines and Aeromotive Fittings HKS SSQV Dump Valve Apexi cone air filter Custom made stainless steel polished intake hard pipes Samco hoses throughout Cusco Front Strut Brace Twin Core Radiator with up rated Racing Cap Polished Billet aluminium Vacuum Distribution chamber Suspension / Wheels / Brakes: RAYS Gram lights 57 pro wheels Goodyear Eagle F1 tyres RAYS lightweight wheel nuts RAYS centre caps 4x114.3 10mm Kyo-Ei Wheel Spacers X4 Rabid Chimp stainless steel braided brake hoses Full replacement Monroe shocks and springs Polyurethane rear suspension bushes Interior: Blitz BLM oil pressure, oil temp and boost gauges in A pillar pod Greddy turbo timer Greddy gear knob Sports Steering Wheel Momo anthracite pedal pads New Full Grey leather interior; door cards, all seats Aeromotive Switch gear for CO2 and Line Loc Kit Alpine IVA-D100RB motorised DVD headunit Rockford Fosgate T162S component speakers mounted in a custom built speaker pod in each door. Alpine KCA-420i I-Pod interface Exterior: Border Racing Carbon Spoiler with custom machined and anodized mounts Carbon Fibre Bonnet - custom made in America and imported (1 of 3 worldwide) Aerocatch bonnet pins DEI underbonnet heatshield Silver Knight Side Skirts Silver Knight Rear Bumper Additional Items (aka; in the boot): Polished 10lb N2O Bottle Billet bottle bracket SARD battery relocation kit Braille Carbon Fibre Premium Battery DEI Cry02 Bottle and installation kit CUSCO rear strut brace 1x Bosch 044 external pump