Kjohnson Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Hello all, I’m Kearon. I’ve just bought my first supra. It’s a n/a 5 speed. Previous owner had it for 11 years. But it’s been stood unloved for the last 4. I have some plans for this car to bring it back to its best. In the week I’ve owned the supra, it’s been let’s say interesting.... it made it home with a check engine light on after 4 hours of driving. Drove absolutely flawless, apart from the bogging at around 4.5krpm. The next day I thoughid take it out for a drive and the alternator pulley s**t itself. Leading to me having to get it trailered back to the unit. Thankfully a new one was only £80. I pulled the old plugs trying to determine a misfire noticing oil on the plugs in cylinders 4 and 6. So you guessed it, new plugs have gone in. (Also compression tested and thankfully it read 160psi on all cylinders.) Still the misfire continues but still absolutely loving this machine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Welcome I’m sure someone with another na will give you some ideas on the miss fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjohnson Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 Cheers mate. I’m sure I’ve narrowed it down now, I just thought I’d share the story so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Was the oil from the cam covers, common problem with old seals going hard and leaking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 and welcome. If oil is leaking on the plugs could that not cause a misfire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 hi hi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanj1142 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 could be the dizzy. try cleaning the contacts under the cap. looks great though how much you give for it if you dont mind me asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Welcome to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Welcome aboard! Hopefully you’ll get the misfire figured out soon mate, lots of expertise here that has been invaluable to me over the years. Any plans for it apart from getting it running properly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraLEDrears Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Ah it's like a copy of my life when I first bought mine. Misfire is from the oil leaking from the cam covers. Buy genuine ones from Paul at TCB or it will keep happening. My crank pulley went too, bought a cheap copy and it happened again 6 months later so spend the money on an OEM one and it'll last at least 10 years. Lastly join the aa and add garage and parts. Next time anything breaks that's not wear and tear, they'll pay upto 500quid per claim 5 times a year so they would've paid for the crank pulley if you were covered as long as a vat registered garage changed it. - - - Updated - - - Oh and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjohnson Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 could be the dizzy. try cleaning the contacts under the cap. looks great though how much you give for it if you dont mind me asking? Sorry about the late reply, got busy. I’ll check that out thanks. And not at all, I gave £8500 for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjohnson Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 Ah it's like a copy of my life when I first bought mine. Misfire is from the oil leaking from the cam covers. Buy genuine ones from Paul at TCB or it will keep happening. My crank pulley went too, bought a cheap copy and it happened again 6 months later so spend the money on an OEM one and it'll last at least 10 years. Lastly join the aa and add garage and parts. Next time anything breaks that's not wear and tear, they'll pay upto 500quid per claim 5 times a year so they would've paid for the crank pulley if you were covered as long as a vat registered garage changed it. - - - Updated - - - Oh and welcome Thank you, that I will definitely check out. I’ll get hold of some cam cover seals and get them changed if it’s a common occurrence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjohnson Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 Welcome aboard! Hopefully you’ll get the misfire figured out soon mate, lots of expertise here that has been invaluable to me over the years. Any plans for it apart from getting it running properly? For the moment it’s just getting it running properly and enjoying it for what it is. Then in a couple of years I plan on getting her single turbo’d, cleaned up and Repainted and then enjoy it even more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 For the moment it’s just getting it running properly and enjoying it for what it is. Then in a couple of years I plan on getting her single turbo’d, cleaned up and Repainted and then enjoy it even more. Nice! Sounds like a good plan buddy, hope you get it running right soon and good luck with your plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Ian Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Welcome to the club KJohnson looks like you have some teething problems .......where abouts in Lancashire are you ? Cheers -Ian- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markssupra Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Welcome to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjohnson Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 Welcome to the club KJohnson looks like you have some teething problems .......where abouts in Lancashire are you ? Cheers -Ian- Cheers Ian, yeah slowly getting there I’m based in leyland. How about yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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