IamLukeMachin Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 OK looking into buying a Supra. My luck is not on my side right now. One I am looking at I have just been told "The gearbox engages with a jolt when cold but operates fine" This is on a N/A Auto, (my first Supra so start with a NA) So yeah should I be worried about the above? Steer clear? Easy Fix? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advanced. Regards luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Personally with the price of NA auto's being so low I would stay clear and find another one. Unless the one you are looking at is ridiculously cheap then you could budget for worst case senario of a new box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Dont know anything about auto boxes if I'm honest, but engaging with a jolt? Sounds like its on the way out to me. Cant be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Save up, buy a TT. You'll only spend more money doing a conversion. Trust me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamLukeMachin Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share Posted September 2, 2012 (edited) Thanks for your advice guys. Shame though - is a members car as well haha Edited September 2, 2012 by IamLukeMachin (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra joe Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Mines an N/A auto and mine doesn't jolt when it engages gear. Something must be wrong with the box fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamLukeMachin Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share Posted September 2, 2012 Mines an N/A auto and mine doesn't jolt when it engages gear. Something must be wrong with the box fella. Thanks dude. Not sounding good to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamLukeMachin Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share Posted September 2, 2012 so are we saying 100% stay away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Unless you want to replace the box shortly, I'd say so buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Maybe the line pressure control cable is adjusted up too tight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Or just get David to make you a special gearbox?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamLukeMachin Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share Posted September 2, 2012 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?276246-black-1996-n-reg-n-a-auto It was this motor if it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Shame buddy as it looks very nice, maybe get someone to check it over fist. David P could be correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamLukeMachin Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share Posted September 2, 2012 Ive had a couple of PMs saying that it could be dirty fluid, but until the box is looked out its impossible to tell, then that could lead to finding the box is knackered! What a ball ache Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Got to be worth knocking some money off as danger money. See what the lowest he'll go is, get the box looked at, if it needs one, I'm sure you'll find one on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightsix Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Maybe the line pressure control cable is adjusted up too tight? Agreed. Some folk adjust the line pressure control cable to make the box think it already has a load on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan294 Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Pm Kirk. Looks like he serviced it last Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamLukeMachin Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share Posted September 2, 2012 Pm Kirk. Looks like he serviced it last Im in talkings with him as well. He reckons new oil and strainer and cable adjustment. Soooo..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Could be something as simple as the tick over too high, looks like a nice car, but 4k? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan294 Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Im in talkings with him as well. He reckons new oil and strainer and cable adjustment. Soooo..... He's just done the strainer and oil in my TT auto. Made a world of difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightsix Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 You could save a lot of hassle and view mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 It may just need a gearbox flush/oil change or it could need a new gearbox, impossible to say. It's a buyers market so if the owner wants to sell their car it'd be in their interest to change the gearbox oil and see if that cures the problem. If they're not prepared to do that then I'd look elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Mine engages with a jolt and I'm sure it's uprated line pressures that are the cause. Does it shift aggressively too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamLukeMachin Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 Mine engages with a jolt and I'm sure it's uprated line pressures that are the cause. Does it shift aggressively too? Hi Alex Thanks for your reply dude. I have no idea as Im so far away. The gent is being as honest with me so I will ask the question and see what he says. I will let you know. - - - Updated - - - Thanks for all your replies guys. This forum is so helpful and friendly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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