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Mugello Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 At this point I should mention that the home made crank bolt removal tool worked a treat - The bolt was not as tight as I was anticipating to be honest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugello Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugello Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 The cylinder head is now ready to be removed 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugello Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 (edited) Next the cylinder head came off, and you can see in the background of the first photo how everything was tagged and bagged in case I ever need it. Generally the inside of the engine was in good condition, but it should be right, its a 60k miles VVTi import lump. Which is the main reason why I wanted to open this engine and refresh it. I'm not saying I don't trust the importer or the paperwork that the engine came with, but short of opening the engine its impossible to be truly confident. The plan at this point was simple. The block and the cylinder head were going off to the machine shop to ensure they were straight and true on the mating surfaces, and I had new ARP headbolts and a new stock Toyota head gasket to go in - Job done? But then the slippery slope began. My thinking at this point was along the lines of ‘The engine is now apart, so why not build it’. So my next step was to get the cylinder head and block ready for the machine shop, to have a little more work done than I originally intended. Also at some point a gumball banner was put up - I think I borrowed it from the London checkpoint. For the eagle eyed viewers, note this is an Aristo engine meaning at this point the sump and engine mounts are not going to fit the supra. Edited September 30, 2022 by Mugello (see edit history) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudsey Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Loving the home made tool to undo the crank pulley bolt. You must have done a proper job of isolating that, as they are normally mega tight. Still a marvelle to look at the standard Toyota twin turbo set up. Look forward to seeing/ following your plans. Bit of a dust monster in the background though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 I feel like this thread is a constant tease progress gets made, you update us and then disappear for a few years. Happy New Year btw! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayr Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 i like the look of this for the bucket @Noz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 1 hour ago, tayr said: i like the look of this for the bucket @Noz I love this look. It's what inspired me for my own build. The curvy shape is pronounced no adding tons of kit on the rear. Black has always been a great colour for the rear angles of the bulb shape of the rear arches. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Just been through all 12 pages 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delboy52 Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 I did the same thing yesterday, went right back to page01 :). Moo's Nur arches look wider than mine in the pics. I wonder if he has originals and my reproductions aren't exactly the same. It could just be the angle.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugello Posted January 5, 2023 Author Share Posted January 5, 2023 Hello everyone, Sorry for the lack of updates - I promise this will get updated very soon. Thanks for the kind words!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjd Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 (edited) Hi, I think this is my old Supra Aerotop. Is this L30 DWB? If so, I bought it around 2009ish from Herefordshire I think. I was today randomly thinking about it and thought I would see if it was still about. It was my 1st and only Supra I owned, loved that Toyota. It was only a non turbo Auto at the time, but the aero top made me want it. Would be interesting to know if this is my old Supra. I had it resprayed in the original black colour, but I did change from the standard alloys to something else. I can’t remember the name but they were a graphite colour with polished silver lip. would like to post a photo of it when I owned it if that’s ok? cheers Matt Edited February 16, 2023 by Mjd Incorrect reg number (see edit history) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleshead Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 22 hours ago, Mjd said: Hi, I think this is my old Supra Aerotop. Is this L30 DWB? If so, I bought it around 2009ish from Herefordshire I think. I was today randomly thinking about it and thought I would see if it was still about. It was my 1st and only Supra I owned, loved that Toyota. It was only a non turbo Auto at the time, but the aero top made me want it. Would be interesting to know if this is my old Supra. I had it resprayed in the original black colour, but I did change from the standard alloys to something else. I can’t remember the name but they were a graphite colour with polished silver lip. would like to post a photo of it when I owned it if that’s ok? cheers Matt Yes it is that car. You sold it to a chap called Dave? I got it from him then sold it to Ali(Mugello). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugello Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 On 2/16/2023 at 7:45 PM, Mjd said: Hi, I think this is my old Supra Aerotop. Is this L30 DWB? If so, I bought it around 2009ish from Herefordshire I think. I was today randomly thinking about it and thought I would see if it was still about. It was my 1st and only Supra I owned, loved that Toyota. It was only a non turbo Auto at the time, but the aero top made me want it. Would be interesting to know if this is my old Supra. I had it resprayed in the original black colour, but I did change from the standard alloys to something else. I can’t remember the name but they were a graphite colour with polished silver lip. would like to post a photo of it when I owned it if that’s ok? cheers Matt Hi Matt, Wow what a small world - Please do post some pictures if you have any, I would love to see them. Also I WILL be updating this thread any day now, just need to find ten minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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