Waheed Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Any one got any tips on what to change / upgrade on my supra while its going through maintenance for the winter. What's being changed at the moment is, All water hoses to silicone All hoses / vac hoses All engine seals Valves and seals Both belts Turbo from ceramic to steel Turbo seals Suspension Disks and calipers Anything else that will see it through another 25 years? Don't want an issue on something down the line. It's done 350k km Mk4 jdm TT 1993 I'm thinking like: Bushes Engine mounts Etc etc Any input wold be really appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Fluids, brake/power steering. Check your fuel and brake hardlines. Check your bushes on the car (control arms/diff etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waheed Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 Nice . Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Really depends on whats been done to it already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waheed Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 Everything is still stock pretty much except what I've mentioned! Just wondered what to look out for that may be on its way out before I put it back together again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 (edited) Could be a long list of things to have a close look at but a few on my list would be Crank Pulley Radiator & cap Intercooler Brake lines Brake calipers Fuel lines Fuel filter All suspension ball joints & bushes, have the eccentric adjusters ever been moved ? if not they could well be seized, worth doing a geometry check All fluids changed Close inspection underneath for rot I'd also clean and treat the door and boot seals Edited January 14, 2018 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 After 20 years it'd be a good time to visit all the front to rear fuel and brake lines to check their condition. Also worth popping the tank cover in the boot area to see if you have a soil build up on top of the tank which will take down the breather pipe over time. Probably while underneath push a USB camera inside your tank guard to see how much road debris is in there and if there is any rust (these tend to go from the inside). Check the integrity of the rear wheel housing protective coating, any lifting even minuscule lifting could spell bad news for water trapped under the protective coating. If all is good I'd recommend a sealant application between the wheel arch and the protective coating. I applied Abro undercoating spray over this area which is a very fast way of covering this exposed area. Also its easy to remove the rear diff air vents and rear hockey sticks to do a quick visual to make sure there is no corrosion going on in that area. Check your rear anti-roll bar. They do suffer a conical wear pattern under the bush. The bush is split so if you loosen the mount bracket then you should be able to look inside. The bars are hollow so the wear can and does lead to bars snapping. Have a look at the condition of your rear sub frame, if its rusting chances are its rusting on the top to, where you have no access without dropping the sub frame. If its rusting then you should be thinking about dropping the frame and giving everything a good going over to ensure it'll still be good in 25 years time. If you drop the frame then you would want to think about new arms and bushes while you can still get them from Mr T, but then you are into many more £ thousands of expense. You can take a look see as far as you or your pocket wants to go, but for 25 years further endurance I'd focus more on the bodywork than steel versus ceramic turbos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I’ve gone over mine in the last 2 years anything rubber is going to be on its last legs imo. Bushings, boost pipes, vss, I’m on my last bit of major mantinace now being all boost pipes and engine rubbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waheed Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 Thank. Really appreciate that. Some things I didn't think about. Nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 done all my fluids last year , but the likes of everything else I need someone who knows what to look for my local Toyota dealer has never heard of a supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott.wild Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Power steering pump to rack hoses, they tend to get forgotten about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Power steering pump to rack hoses, they tend to get forgotten about. Yup and those, the list on an untouched 25 yr old car is pretty much the whole car imo I'd closely inspect everything somethings are hard to check like heater matrix which could be a tad tired by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 what about brake lines , do you buy them made up or are they made to suit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 what about brake lines , do you buy them made up or are they made to suit They come from Toyota pre made but might as well make your own or get a local decent garage to do them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waheed Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 Thanks to all. I've gotta say that I sent the message out via various mediums last night. This is by far and actually the only place I got any reply. Big respect to the community on here . I know where I belong. Thanks again to you and the administrator / so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 ok ive got a local guy whos been looking after my truck , hes a formula E mechanic so is away quite a bit, ill ask him see what he says Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waheed Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 Anyone needed their engine mounts changing after all this time. Just thought of it. If so, any suggestions as to which one. Any idea of price.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Buy a roll of copper brake line and the fittings job done if hes got the flaring tool and can do a neat job, needs to be up on a ramp though to do it nicely imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 (edited) Anyone needed their engine mounts changing after all this time. Just thought of it. If so, any suggestions as to which one. Any idea of price.? Changed mine years ago for new OE but cant re call the price. Look on the traders websites Whifbitz SRD etc http://www.srdtuning.com/ http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/ http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?143751-Extreme-Performance http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?318793-Hello-from-TB-Developments Edited January 14, 2018 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Think some members have used these, ive no idea how good they are https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vibra-Technics-Competition-Engine-Mount-For-Toyota-Supra-Mk4-2JZ-Facelift-95-02-/141982506383 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Thanks to all. I've gotta say that I sent the message out via various mediums last night. This is by far and actually the only place I got any reply. Big respect to the community on here . I know where I belong. Thanks again to you and the administrator / so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Are you rebuilding the engine ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waheed Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 No. I did that a couple of years ago with oem engine rebuild kit (£320 for kit). That's why I'm doing the turbos now, so it's all covered. Any suggestions would be well appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 what about brake lines , do you buy them made up or are they made to suit Any half decent garage can make em up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 ive sent him a message hes away atm not sure what race hes at, not sure who covers formula E . see what he says , and if he can fit me in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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