mclarenross Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 Hopefully you’ve enjoyed most of my build so far, it’s been a love / hate relationship so far, but at the moment it’s a love feeling… So those who know me, know that I’ve wanted to have a Supra that drives like a new car, so I’ve been building my collection of suspension bushes to replace the 20 years old ones that are currently on the car. A couple of weeks ago I broke down all the suspension components, sold my Bilstein suspension and pulled the brakes apart. The only major issue was getting the ball joints out of the wheel hubs, but with the benefit of a good hammer blow and a ball joint splitter I got everything of the car. I had started to purchase a number of bushes, but whilst I was looking through ebay I came across a full set of suspension arms and anti roll bars that had recently had the powerflex bushes inserted, all the ball joints refurbished and re-greased. I negotiated a good price and they were delivered later that week. Plus the major bonus that I didn’t need to go through the pain of pushing out the old bushes! really happy when they turned up and started to repaint them with Hammerite (yes I know they will get dirty being white…) Before After I had also been planning on getting a full new set of camber bolts and washers, but after finding that in the UK Toyota wanted nearly £200 for basically 8 bolts I was annoyed and actually found that I could get a full set from the States, delivered for £95 – Mr T you’re a disgrace!) However after taking them out and leaving them soaked in Vinegar for a week I was over moon with the results! I ended up with only having to replace the one rear washer…! Before After I was thinking about replacing the wheel bearings, but I have replaced all the hubs previously with hubs that have done 70K and there is no movement in the bearings. I did decide to refurbish the brake calipers and bought a refurb kit from Chris Wilson who was very helpful also helped me when I realised you need to remove the full metal head from the old slider pins boots (you will know what I mean if you have done this.) apart from that, quite a straight forward job. I followed this guide http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/kb.php?mode=article&k=190 I always knew my brakes weren’t great as I didn’t stop in a straight line… J and I realised doing this job that several of the cailpers were seized!, so a very worthwhile job if anyone is thinking of doing this. so starting to get excited, new suspension components, new brakes, new tyres, new suspension (shortly) oh and I also replaced all the Steering bushes. Next I got out the wire brush and started to get under the car and attack any rust I could find with the intention that everything underneath will be getting the hammerite treatment, I’ll be starting on the paint this week…. inside the car I’ve bought three new gauges for the glove box, Oil & Water Temp and Oil Pressure, Big thanks to Robby for sorting me out with a sandwich plate and to Matsi for the glove box holder. I’ll need to do the wiring in the next couple of weeks. Next few jobs, Paint the underneath Install suspension components Buy a new manifold Bride Seats & Takata harness. Wheel Reallignment and Map and hopefully I’m nearly there…. nearly…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matsi Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Looking good with the gauges in Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclarenross Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Looking good with the gauges in Ross Thanks mate, there all wired in now and I've got all my sensors in place, I'll have to wait to get my battery in before I can find out if its all working. I've bought a battery relocation kit so I'm just going through some options at the minute as to where i think I want to place the battery, either right in the boot (but I'm worried it might lose some power to the starter motor) or else weld it in behind one of the seats... I've also started on a part wire tuck in the engine bay and trying to make my mind up on the fusebox location. might keep it where it is for now. After much thought and reading many reviews on here, I decided on getting some new BC coilovers, so very excited to see what the new ride is going to be like.... i I have now started tightning up all the suspension bolts and ball joints I'm just waiting on one new bolt to go on the bottom of the coilovers, (seemed to have misplaced it!) and I've got some new handbrake shoes that I need to fit. So everythings coming along nicely, just trying to source a 1jz single manifold and then I'm nearly done. I've bought some Michelin Pilot Sport 3 all round that I'll also need to fit and then its just a map and full geo all round! roll on the summer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Exciting times mate! Don't forget to check the subframe bolts whilst you're under there too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclarenross Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Exciting times mate! Don't forget to check the subframe bolts whilst you're under there too good point I haven't checked yet... I take it there the ones that go straight up into the chassis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Looking good Ross, should handle alot better with the polys and new coilovers in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclarenross Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Looking good Ross, should handle alot better with the polys and new coilovers in there She'd better after all the work I've put in! :-). Hows yours coming along after the accident? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 She'd better after all the work I've put in! :-). Hows yours coming along after the accident? Lol Im sure it will mate Ive never touched anything after i replaced the front bumper, headlights and replaced the wheels/tryes basically mate, Im still sorta unsure what too do with it tbh Id rather keep it, but its bodywork AGAIN! :/ I still need to collect that wing off you for sams car aswell mate, totally forgot about it, did you mange to find that d/s seatbelt btw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclarenross Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 No hurry, just when you need it, I did find that seatbelt but I had chopped it to the lift the engine in with.... Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 No hurry, just when you need it, I did find that seatbelt but I had chopped it to the lift the engine in with.... Sorry Lol no worries mate, whenever your free let me know il pop over and get that wing out your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclarenross Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 I'm about to put my sandwich plate in, it has a temp sensor and pressure sensor, I just wanted to double check with someone who has one that it looks correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay1374 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 That looks right to me mate. I have one for my oil pressure and temp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclarenross Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Thanks Jay, I hope so, I have everything back together now so firing her up this weekend and then hopefully in for alignment on Thursday ! Yours is coming along nicely. ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay1374 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Thanks mate! Where you going for the alignment? I'm planning on getting mine done at JM along with an underseal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclarenross Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 REvolution, they have the hunter 4 wheel machine, and do all the camber adjustment etc. for about £100ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclarenross Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Time for another update as summer is nearly here! I have had a long drawn out affair trying to get the manifold sourced and with the correct external wastegate positioning 9and bolt holes!… much bigger problem than just a simple swap… tried getting one from the states, but it was going to be too expensive + the taxes, tried getting one from Japspeed and typically they had just sold their last one on the day before I enquired! so I finally ended up getting one off the Driftworks forum, knowing that I was going to have to refabricate the external wastegate flange and then brace/ strengthen the manifold. I used the guys at Spanner Monkeys and thought they were an excellent bunch of guys with decent prices to match, I ended up having to go back a few times to get the screamer pipe leaving the wastegate at the exact angle (as its really tight under the car.) So everything is finally bolted up underneath and it is all very tight and snug, so there shouldn’t be any vacuum leaks like last time I went for a mapping session! Other jobs I’ve been doing: I’ve been trying to get the right set up on the coilovers, think I’m a little too low at the minute and looks like this weekend I’m going to cut the arches a little, to make sure they fit and don’t rub. (think I’m going to cut rather than roll). Battery has been relocated to the boot, not too much of a big job and it sits nice and proud in the middle of the car now. I’ve got a spare power lead the right length, if anyone wants to make me an offer… Going to fire the old girl up this weekend and then I’ll be booked into Revolution for 4 wheel alignment as she massively out of whack and they are going to change over to my Michelin Pilots at the same time. My gauges are now in the glovebox holder and I checked all the electrics this week and they turned on and appear to be working… so that’s a plus Bought a turbo trumpet from the states for shows, don’t think I’ll run it when I’m just driving her around, but it does look cool, J carried on with my wire tuck and managed to move the alternator cable out of view so you don’t see that coming across under the air filter. Fitted my aerocatches, bit of a bugger of a job, lots of trial and error , trying to get the bolts to match up on the catches… quite a few decent shows coming up over the next couple of months and looks like a few local members have done a few updates on their cars, so looking forward to catching up. more pictures to follow once I've tidied it up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay1374 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 REvolution, they have the hunter 4 wheel machine, and do all the camber adjustment etc. for about £100ish. I used revolution before. They won't adjust stuff if they can't get the bolts undone. Just make sure everything under the car hasn't rusted solid. Loving the wire tuck though! Good work! We need to get these weekly meets happening again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclarenross Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 you need to read my build, everythings been replaced! yeah we should try and get a coffee organised next Wednesday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Nice work Ross, you've been busy on it over the winter thats for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay1374 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 you need to read my build, everythings been replaced! yeah we should try and get a coffee organised next Wednesday! I did read it. I just didn't think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclarenross Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 So fired her up today and she sounds good all gauges working BUT there seems to be coolant leaking from the top water neck, any ideas? Is it just a bad seal or is the thermostate not working? ( I did replace it about 6 months ago, but haven't really driven her much since. ) any idea what it might be ? (I've got Toyota red coolant in it) you need to turn your head sideways to look at the picture :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Could it be a gasket Ross? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclarenross Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 I can remember is there a gasket there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I can remember is there a gasket there? Sure there is mate, think its a one that has to be replaced each time its apart aswell, im not 100% on that like, ask the question in the tech section bud you'l get an certain answer quicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay1374 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I'm certain there's a push fit gasket on the pipe between the thermostat housing and top water elbow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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