Big Supes Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Might be worth changing the rad cap to rule it out. Lean afrs on idle is quite common (I have no idea why), but it wouldn't hurt to have it adjusted. Just be mindful of mot emissions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Good luck hope it works out . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Might be worth changing the rad cap to rule it out. Lean afrs on idle is quite common (I have no idea why), but it wouldn't hurt to have it adjusted. Just be mindful of mot emissions. No rad cap on, so kinda ruled that out for now Thankfully my MOT shouldn't be too much of a problem I suggested an MOT map to Ryan a few years back, I believe he does them now also.... that'll help going forward also Good luck hope it works out . Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Good to see progress on this Scott. It has been one long journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 When you take it for MOT ask them to use the 4 gas analyser to sniff the rad cap neck for any combustion gasses. Takes 30 seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I Don't believe my eyes..... You actually remembered you owned a supra :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) Ordered up all the replacement hoses for the back of the engine. It was an eye-watering payment but needs must.... 87209-14800 - Rear Hose 87209-14810 - Rear Hose 87245-1B300 - Rear Hose 87248-14230 - Matrix to rear hose coupler 87248-14240 - Matrix to rear hose coupler £210 delivered Those hoses at the back are over £50 and over £80!! Got the heater matrix also, £90 delivered (much more reasonable). Edited January 21, 2015 by Scott (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Ouch whats so special about the hoses? Are they coated.with gold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 Toyota charge stupid money for parts to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Where did you buy the matrix mate!? Is it OEM!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 Where did you buy the matrix mate!? Is it OEM!? No bud, it's a copy. Got it from http://www.demisterman.co.uk/Toyota/Toyota%20Supra%20Mk4%201993-98%20heater%20matrix.php. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Saved that link. Thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 I had the best day in a long time today, regarding the car anyway. I found yet another fault...... the bloody thermostat! Lesson learned with this one, even if the thermostat is brand new don't assume it's OK. Drained the coolant, made sure the little hole was orientated correctly then fitted it all back together. Tried it again and it started overheating. I didn't think to check it's operation so for a bit of belt and braces I drained it all out again and checked the thermostat. Fully boiling water didn't budge it. I took it out and, once it cooled a bit, tried pushing it over with my fingers, it was pretty solid. I could get it to budge a tiny bit but not a lot. Next was to re-fill the lot with no thermostat, this had it purring like a kitten and idling at a steady 87degC. All that for a bloody thermostat. New one ordered. I don't know if it was just a faulty thermostat or whether it was how long it was sitting (around 3 years). Regardless, I won't be due a warranty claim anyway I've got all the heater matrix stuff that I'll do as a matter of course, for now though I'm happy to leave it as is. It was the extreme excess pressure from the coolant in the block overheating that was pushing past the seals. Now that it's doing its job properly it should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Glad to hear this bud. I hope you get to finish it this summer with any luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 Glad to hear this bud. I hope you get to finish it this summer with any luck. It should be good to go by the summer mate. The only thing that's really going to hold me back now is swapping over the clutch. I'll need to take some deep breaths before attempting that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 Fitted the cal switches tonight and went about putting all the interior back together. It's coming together slowly but surely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Glad to see this buddy! Now get your name on for SCS and get the car ready :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Nice to see you get a bit of momentum with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Keep at it mate it's coming together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriella Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Ahhhh finally, nice one Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 Thanks all, I have built up a reasonable head of steam. Finding the issue with the car yesterday really put into perspective how little I have to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 To do list: Wire sensors and configure Syvecs Trace Tacho Error Disassemble FPR, re-build using loctite. Get exhaust cut and new flange welded on Bleed Brakes Figure out open wire for the alarm (No idea what it's for) Fit Clutch Fit bumper, lights, strut brace, etc, etc ,etc. Get wider tyres put on the wheels Get alignment done Get car mapped Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Get going then :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 You'll have it ready by Monday then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 I can't get a hold of Ryan, so it might be Tuesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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