mknapman77 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 HI all, Im new to the supra world, and I've just acquired a mkiv on a p plate that needs reviving! its been sat outside for the last 8-10 years and i intend on bringing it back to life, so may require some advice along the way! Gonna start by cleaning it up a bit, getting the engine turning over and seeing if i can get oil pressure and actually make it run, is there anything else specific to these cars i should look out for on the way? also does anyone know a good place to buy/download a good workshop manual? I've downloaded a few for other cars and they've turned out useless sometimes! Thanks for any advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 (edited) http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/content.php?51-Repair-Manuals http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?254565-Toyota-supra-workshop-manuals Welcome to the club. The 'Advanced Search' will find what else you seek, is it N/A or T.T.? Post up some pics. Edited December 30, 2011 by David P (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 (edited) Welcome What have you bought, TT or NA Along with getting it running i'd be having a very close look at the brakes, check for corroded brake lines and also check for perished outer seals which lead to seized pistons, are they the 4 pot and 2 pot calipers (known as uk spec) or the smaller 2 pot and single pot (known as j spec)? If their the smaller type then they could have seized sliders as well which will need overhauling or replacing. It'll possibly need new tyres as well so have a good look at them before you drive it anywhere. Edited December 30, 2011 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mknapman77 Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 Its TT, not 100 percent sure but i think judging by list of things I've found out the web about them its an import unfortunately. I haven't got the v5 yet, but it has no bonnet vent, reverse lights are in the middle, it has side skirts, etc. Ive just been over to it to take some photos, as i haven't got it to my house yet, i will post them up asap. Don't worry, i won't be driving it for a while, I'm a mechanic myself so I appreciate the general problems of it having been sat for ages, was just wondering if theres anything specific to look for once i get it reasonably mobile and running! Cheers guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Import....unfortunately!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mknapman77 Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 i was lead to believe the imports are less desirable and have less horsepower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 In for pics. Welcome to the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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peter richards Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 (edited) welcome , id leave the uk/ j spec debate for later , or your thread will spiral out of control . good luck with getting the car going .P plate ? Edited December 31, 2011 by peter richards (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Best of luck mate. Not good leaving a car standing all that time, i would worry about getting it started than i would cleaning it.................... needs bling under hood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbuddy Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Look's like the supra's had a hard life!! Hope you get it back to scratch !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I bet with a new battery it starts. Crank it over by hand with a rachet to make sure the engine turns freely, Dump the oil n put new in and give it a go. Major concern would be hoses bursting when it begins to warm through. There's plenty of people on here who will help you as you go. Feel free to drop me a p.m with any question you have I'm more than happy to help and good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Best of luck mate. Not good leaving a car standing all that time, i would worry about getting it started than i would cleaning it.................... needs bling under hood! Typical Rob, always pushing for a sale lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mknapman77 Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 yeah I'm not sure how i managed to put 'p' plate instead of 'k'! sorry about that! I agree, i don't think its had any TLC for a long time, but thats why I'm here! Just hoping the engine isn't too bad, for the price I paid for it I can afford to spend a bit on it so ill just have to see how it goes over next few years! It will prob be a long term project, as I'm a race car mechanic and spend too much time away with work to get it done quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Was there any reason why the previous owner decided to dump it in a forest? No doubt some animals have made their home in the exhaust and engine bay Not sure where in Hampshire you are but if you need a hand let me know. I live bottom end of Surrey by Hindhead. I have some spare j spec TT parts if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB B Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Was there any reason why the previous owner decided to dump it in a forest? No doubt some animals have made their home in the exhaust and engine bay Not sure where in Hampshire you are but if you need a hand let me know. I live bottom end of Surrey by Hindhead. I have some spare j spec TT parts if needed. I live in Fareham, I would also lend a hand if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mknapman77 Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 basically the guy who owned it rented some offices on my uncles land. there is this car, and a very rotten celica supra there too, so he was obviously a fan! from what i can gather he ended up with some issues, then in rehab, so thats where they've sat ever since! I'm in aldershot, so not too far away at all, ill be sure to give you a shout if i need anything cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Always glad to see a Supra being saved from the scrap heap. Good luck with the restoration !! I am very curious to know how much you paid for it PM if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 basically the guy who owned it rented some offices on my uncles land. there is this car, and a very rotten celica supra there too, so he was obviously a fan! from what i can gather he ended up with some issues, then in rehab, so thats where they've sat ever since! I'm in aldershot, so not too far away at all, ill be sure to give you a shout if i need anything cheers! No problem. Just give me a shout if you need any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamaSupra Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I'd love to find something like this, good luck bringing her back to life. Once she's on the road pop down to a Basingstoke meet Any pics of the Supra Celica? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 It's a shame to see a such a great car dumped like this! Hope you get it back to its former glory good luck with the project hopefully it won't need much doing and welcome to the forum:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mknapman77 Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 i haven't got any pics of the celica, but ill get some next time I'm there. the celiac is definitely in a bad way though, plenty of rot, door sills are just about gone and it has a tree growing under the bonnet which is coming out through the headlamp and various other places in the front! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 As Hodge said, don't be surprised if she easily starts up, they are solid engines. Follow Hodge's instructions and you should be fine, double check as also mentioned nothing is 'living' in the car. A bit of t-cut and you should have one hell of a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mknapman77 Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 took another short, wet trip over to it today, emptied 95% of the rubbish out of it and got it rolling, and cleaned most of the pine needles off! couldn't get too much done due to weather but the battery is on charge now and its rolling enough that i can get it on a trailer, get it to my house and start some real work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Welcome to the club mate, It's a shame to see a supra abandoned like that Good luck bringing the Supra back to life, I'm sure it won't need much to get her started...hopefully all the brakes aren't seized Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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