hodge Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Your not wrong there Matrin, I've came across numerous nightmare cars some from top tuning shops (now who are traders on here I must add). These companies call themselves specialists. And if a bloke in his garage at home with nothing but hopes n dreams is producing better quality of work than these so called specialists then there's something sadly wrong. On a better note, I'm sure Jurgen will help you through all these issues dude, he's a good bloke and takes pride in his business. OHHHH FECK, iPhone spell correction, that should have said "NONE whow are traders on here". Sorry guys, my bad. Hope no-one was offended, complete mistake. I'll edit the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Dammit, I was about to pull out the popcorn then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Dammit, I was about to pull out the popcorn then. No popcorn required haha, iPhones suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Hope this is just a quick fix for you mate, follow the advice given and I'm sure it will be. They are speaking from a good few years experience! And if you want to know just how hard wearing and over engineered these engines are, speak to JP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 OHHHH FECK, iPhone spell correction, that should have said "NONE whow are traders on here". Sorry guys, my bad. Hope no-one was offended, complete mistake. I'll edit the post. Autocorrect is wonderful isn't it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Got my 1994 Jspec TT6 imported in January and ive had nothing but problems with it, First the stereo worked intermittently The lights would work intermittently Found out this was the bodged wiring in the drivers wheel well Sounds related, good that you got to the bottom of it. Unfortunately the price you CAN pay for a second hand car. then the heater stopped working and it started overheating, Got the matrix and thermostat replaced. this fixed it for about a day and the heater stopped working again. and last night drove it home which took 2.5 hours, just near my house i heard a loud bang followed by steam pouring from the back of the car, yet the temp needle didnt rise. opened the bonnet and noticed oily water everywhere all over the inlet manifold etc Hope its nothing serious and simply an Air-lock that can be easily rectified. Trouble is, most problems start off being very straight forward to fit however go unnoticed by useless mechanics until its too late. Its a 1994 car and unless the previous changed pretty much most of the major parts in the car it will sooner or later require attention. Nothing lasts forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 iPhones suck. Do they? Which buttons do I press for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollands Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 i know how you feel mate i got my uk spec tt 5 months ago, the crank pulley came off all the discs and pads need doing the rear shocks have just gone the alarms stopped working altogether and my brand new rear tyres are wearing on the inside lol. ive spent a few k so far but im not fed up yet, as long as shes working nicely for summer i think its all worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraGZaerotop Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 id say its rare to see a supra in that condition. ive had 2 TTs now since 2008 and both are inported. again its how theyve been looked after, my service history is 3inches thick. i find them the best car ive ever ever owned, really very good mechcanically. build quality is superb. i look at some newish cars these days, and even tho my car is 20 years old next year, new cars dont compare in quality. sorry but you really must have bought an abused example Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraGZaerotop Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 parts you mention there are indeed ware n tear and would go on anycar, wouldint last 20 years on other cars tho ;-)i know how you feel mate i got my uk spec tt 5 months ago, the crank pulley came off all the discs and pads need doing the rear shocks have just gone the alarms stopped working altogether and my brand new rear tyres are wearing on the inside lol. ive spent a few k so far but im not fed up yet, as long as shes working nicely for summer i think its all worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollands Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 i know its all ware and tear which is why i dont mind paying out so much, haha yea its a 93 with 74 thousand miles so the shocks and crank pulley have done quite well! the alarm is aftermarket so we can tblame the supra for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraGZaerotop Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 exactly mate, in my experience most after market alarms die at some point. but yeah things like crank pulley, shocks etc. youre going to be doing. lucky the fella who had the car before me has had this done saved me a few bob.i know its all ware and tear which is why i dont mind paying out so much, haha yea its a 93 with 74 thousand miles so the shocks and crank pulley have done quite well! the alarm is aftermarket so we can tblame the supra for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 OHHHH FECK, iPhone spell correction, that should have said "NONE whow are traders on here". Sorry guys, my bad. Hope no-one was offended, complete mistake. I'll edit the post. Traderist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu-R Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 alright got this up on the jacks today and noticed the water is coming out under the inlet manifold and above the oil filter right about where it says 2jz on the block but cant see any coolant pipe in that crammed space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Is it leaking from the water bypass hose that connects to the oil cooler that the oil filter fits onto ? Look in the WSM at the lubrication section (oil cooler components 2jz gte) LU 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu-R Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 It looks like its just above that possibly from under the inlet Looks like I'm going to have to strip in the inlet of anyway just to get into it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 If you go to the home page of the forum then click on the repair manuals at the top left under the supra owners logo you'll find all you need to know there in seperate sections Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu-R Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 Found the Culprit, had to strip the whole inlet down just to get to it Anyone know the best place to order OEM spares other than toyota? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Its only a rubber pipe, wont be hugely expensive. I wouldn't be putting second hand on after the issues you have had so far, just not worth the risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Panic over.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu-R Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 I think while the inlets off ill replace as many of them as i can with fresh OEM ones and just clean it all up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbryant_knight Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Glad you found the problem mate. Have to admit, to say all mechanics can fix every car is totally wrong. I once took my Camaro to a local garage WITH the workshop manual for the car to get a clutch fitted. He said "Ive been fitting clutches for 20 years mate, i don't need that". Got the car back with the bite just off the floor. Had the car back several times and it turns out he never skimmed the flywheel either, Inside the box to the new clutch was a great big peice of paper saying "WARNING, Flywheel must be skimmed before installation or warranty void". It was in red writing at about size 50 font. Now i always find a garage that has experience in the kind of car i'm getting the work done on. I've used Jurgen for my last Supra and he has always been really good and willing to help. I'd recommend his work to anyone. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 glad you found the cause mate.. sometimes the smallest things can cause an issue. sounds like you need to get new pipe on there and bleed it good.. (if you want me to get it just email me and i will arrange it). you will enjoy the supra again ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Good find And definately a good idea to refresh all the pipes under there, pain in the ass job isnt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu-R Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 Yeah no way im stripping that down again took me about 5 hours ha. Whats the deal with fitting aftermarket manifolds just a case of moving the battery power steering and adjusting the boost pipe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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