Neil_M Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Folks, Hopefully you can help me with a Supra I am looking at purchasing. Any feedback would be appreciated, they may be some common issues. Don't worry I have been searching on here too. Its a 93 UK Auto TT. Active Spoiler - This isn't working. None of the buttons work to manually raise or lower it. Ok you cant give me the exact diagnosis. It it common for the Active Spoiler to fail, blow a fuse, motor to die etc. There is some mayo under the oil cap. Nothing major just a little round the metal seal/spring. The car has been sat and not run for a while could this be the cause, as opposed to anything major i.e. head gasket. Possibly related to the above, it seems the car has recently had a new radiator fitted. The top radiator hose has a little hardened mayo or similar on one of the rad hoses. This is where the top hose connects to the hard pipe that leads to the motor. (this and the above point leave me a tad concerned there has been some over heating going on) HKS SSQD dump valve jobbie. I guess its a love or hate thing, have they been known to cause any issues? Any help is most appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyh Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 im not sure about active spoiler im sure somebody will be on here to confirm,as for the mayo under the oil cap this can be caused my condensation especially if it hasn't been used much, have you tryed wiping the mayo off and see if it re appers if it does i would get a second opinion from sombody that knows there way around an engine. how do you know its been overheating is it always doing it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 The 'mayo' you're describing could purely be because of the temperature outside at the moment, but i'd get it checked it thoroughly. The overheating could well be related. The active spoiler may have been disabled if a FMIC has been fitted, which many have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyh Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 is there any mayo on the dipstick i had a better read of this and things do look a little fishy especially if its on the rad hoses aswell id be very carful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTRickeh Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 The active spoiler switch only works manually when the engine is off IIRC. Go 70mph and see if the wee green light comes on above the buttons to see if it comes on automatically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 tread with care mate if there is a mayo like substance like you describe this could be major, i would not hand a penny over without getting a good mechanic to give the car a good going over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopgunTT Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Do you have a link to this car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytotheB Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 The active spoiler switch only works manually when the engine is off IIRC. Go 70mph and see if the wee green light comes on above the buttons to see if it comes on automatically. 60mph Or put key to second position before enginer comes on. Press "auto off" and then press the right hand button Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTRickeh Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 I know it's supposed to come on at 60mph, just said 70mph to make sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil_M Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 Thanks for the replies folks . I am speculating on the car at the moment so haven't purchased it. I don't know its been over heating, im just a little suspicious. I unfortunately didn't check the dipstick , but this has been mentioned to me, to see if they mayo has been round the whole system. I tried most of those combinations key combinations to no joy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Just noticed you joined in Dec 2005 with only 18 posts, that has to be a record Not that helps with this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraShaun Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 I could (before fmic) put put my active spoiler up and down whenever I wanted with the engine on or off, is this what the Blitz active spoiler controller (which i found plugged into the spoiler ecu) allows you to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTRickeh Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Yes I have the same controller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 (edited) As said the auto spoiler will only manually lower when ignition is turned on with the engine NOT running, it should lower automatically at 60mph. If it isn't working then the fuse would be the first thing to check. If the car hasn't been run much recently as you say, condensation is likely to be the cause of the mayo around filler cap, the heat from a good run should evaporate any moisture in the oil. Head gasket failure is rare with the 2JZGTE, if it is leaking it can pressurise the coolant system and cause overheating. Localised coolant colouring around the upper hose could just be due to a leak, getting the engine up to temperature should show if this is the case. If the engine has overheated then there'd usually be brown coolant around the rad cap, over flow bottle and around the inside of the engine bay. The most common cause of overheating is either a worn radiator cap or a pipe leaking, as any loss of pressure in the system will cause the coolant to boil over at a lower temperature. The UK spec uses a MAF sensor, a vent to atmosphere BOV such as the HKS SSQV can mess with the fueling and cause stalling issues. It would be better to either recirculate the BOV - kits available to do this - or remove and just run the stock BOV. I'd suggest getting the engine up to temperature and checking for any leaks, then take it for a good test drive to see if all is working as it should be, check again for any leaks after test drive. If you're not experienced enough to know if all is well, it would be worth paying a local mechanic to get it on a ramp and to give it a thorough going over. I'd get them to particularly check all the suspension components for wear, if it's still on the factory fitted components it could be very tired by now, overhauling the suspension is an expensive business. Edited January 22, 2011 by Nic (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Pretty much any large engined car will have 'mayo' in the cam covers at this time of year unless it has been run for a good few miles, I would say the 'mayo' in the hoses is prob something like bars leak that was put in with the old radiator, any garage can put a sniffer on the car for you to see if the gasket is OK but a blown HG is very very rare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil_M Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share Posted January 23, 2011 Thanks again folks, your replies are most helpful. I think on second thoughts I should have another look at the Active Spoiler and check to be 100 % sure. Nic your post was very very informative, thank you. The HKS SSQV isn't really my bag, so would likely get swapped out for a stock one anyway. I do think I would have an expert to have a look over the Supra. There are a few people knowledgeable on them near me, so I guess it wouldn't be a problem asking them to have a look over it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darragh Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Alrite mate what part of Antrim you from? Were is the car for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil_M Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share Posted January 23, 2011 Templepatrick mate, you near by? I'll send you over the link . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colmcork Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Is this the car thats on used cars Ni website? Lenfesty car sales or something very similar? If so then then the front bumper has been slightly modified. Headlamp washers removed and also facelift indicators, these coupled with a possible faulty active spoiler would raise my suspicions. Also there doesn't seem to be 'Toyota' written on the passenger side of the boot lid, which I have seen on all UK spec cars but I stand to be corrected on this. If it is indeed a genuine Uk spec then it seems to be very good value mate and well worth a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil_M Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share Posted January 23, 2011 It sure is. I noted the headlight washers. This made me dubious about it perhaps being an import, however im 100% sure it isn't. On close inspection you can see the holes had been filled and sprayed over. Many people hate them as we know, so it could have been personal taste too? I guess a badge is easy to remove though? Just being objective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darragh Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I'm in Crumlin lol ssi are in loandends and no everything there is to no about supras lol top boys anyway I'm away to have a look at this link you sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil_M Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share Posted January 23, 2011 I was thinking SSI are the way forward to check it out. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 It sure is. I noted the headlight washers. This made me dubious about it perhaps being an import, however im 100% sure it isn't. On close inspection you can see the holes had been filled and sprayed over. Many people hate them as we know, so it could have been personal taste too? I guess a badge is easy to remove though? Just being objective. the Chassis no is a sure way of telling whether it is a JSpec or UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 If your suspect of the car trust your instinct and stay well clear. I definitely would!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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