paul_y3k Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 for those that know me, the few years of supra ownership have not been the smoothest. After about a year of ownership the first turbo gave up, so the car went to Totally Custom to sort out, and after talking to nick, we decided to go single. Well after about 5 months Nick decided to close the business and when i finally recovered the car it was to find only a third of the engine where it was meant to be. So after a couple of months of phonecalls, it went to Thor to rebuild. They had it for quite a long while (not surprising given the amount of work needed) and i eventually got it back . a nice single turbo supra. well a little while later and it's with Mkiv, for rltc fitting - during which time the engincve gives out. So yet more expense but in goes a rebuilt engine and all is well. Until about 3 weeks ago, during a drive from swindon to ipswich the heater matrix goes and dumps coolant on all the electrics. que lots of missing and zero drivabilty. Car goes to Swindon on the back of the AA truck, then upto Jody in Bristol. Jody's taken a look and after drying the car out it's still missing. The spark plugs are looking crap and the one on cyl6 has lost all the ceramics. So lots of det happening there. So we're going to try a new set of plugs to see if it fixes the missing problem, but there's obvisly something wrong to be causing the issue. From talking to Jody it could be the map, or something more serise in the engine which would mean breaking the head rebuilding, (Jody feel free to correct me Im sure Im mis qouting you) and frankly I've had enough now. I cant keep throwing money into this car. So the question is ... what shall i do with it ? Shall I put it on ebay as an unfinished single project ? or just try and sell it off to some chav and leg it. looks look it's a ford fiesta for me from now on lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Sell it and buy an NA! No, seriously, sorry to hear about all the hassle you've had. Silver lining? Surely you'll reach a point where nothing else can go wrong? Maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Sorry to hear of your problems Paul, I know exactly how you must feel. I was all ready to strip mine for parts when my engine injested one of the turbos. Before making a decision find out exactly what is wrong, it could be something minor hopefully. You'll then be able to make a decision based on cost of getting it running again. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Feel sorry for you mate!! Your options are pretty clear. Either have the determination ande finances to get the car right and really enjoy it....... Keep the car in your garden. Fill the interior with soil and have the best looking flower pot in the town....... Don't sell it to a chav!! Either sell it as an unfinished project and get an NA. Either way I hope you get it sorted mate, it's posts like these that make me realise that my decision to go for a slower, more reliable car was the right one! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_y3k Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 Sell it and buy an NA! No, seriously, sorry to hear about all the hassle you've had. Silver lining? Surely you'll reach a point where nothing else can go wrong? Maybe. well thats what i thought about a year ago, but i just seems to be one thing after another. Sorry to hear of your problems Paul, I know exactly how you must feel. I was all ready to strip mine for parts when my engine injested one of the turbos. Before making a decision find out exactly what is wrong, it could be something minor hopefully. You'll then be able to make a decision based on cost of getting it running again. Good luck! nice to know it's not just me, but ive just got to the point where I am fed up of throwing money at it, for it to then go wrong again. it's going to cost me to even work out whats wrong, let alone fix it :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I would look for a mint stock twin engine and go from there and leave it BPU I know thats more money, but in the long run it should be way more reliable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_y3k Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 I would look for a mint stock twin engine and go from there and leave it BPU I know thats more money, but in the long run it should be way more reliable lol from a single to a twin ! that's interesting conversion. However like i said i want out. my own thoughts are basically spend more money and something else will go wrong later. I'm going to ebay it as an unfinshed project i think. Unless anyone here wants to make me an offer lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovervi Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Stick at it mate because i'm not sure you will get much back for the cash you have spent so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_y3k Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 Stick at it mate because i'm not sure you will get much back for the cash you have spent so far pretty much accepted that. I think its a case of stopping the continual flow of cash from the bank account lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Sorry to hear that Paul, I know you've had a torrid time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 lol from a single to a twin ! that's interesting conversion. However like i said i want out. my own thoughts are basically spend more money and something else will go wrong later. I'm going to ebay it as an unfinshed project i think. Unless anyone here wants to make me an offer lol Good luck on ebay. Maybe start listing the valuable parts on here you'll make more money in the long run or list the whole car here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_y3k Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 spec is : Greddy 3 Row FMIC Greddy Top Hose with Temp probe fitted Sound Performance Manifold Sound Performance T61 Turbo Blitz 650CC injectors Trail Wastegate HKS SSQV Blow Off Valve HKS 2mm 'Stopper type' MHG ARP Head Bolt Kit Sound Performance Induction Kit Fluidyne Dual Core Radiator Flexalite Electric Fans Envy Transmission fluid Cooler Tien Type HA Coilovers 18" Advan Super Alloys KAD 6pot front callipers TRD pads RSR Exhaust Full decatt HKS 256 Exhaust Cams HKS 256 Inlet Cams HKS Cam Gears Hosetechniques Hose Set Profec E-O1 Boost controller Emanage ECU Race Logic traction Control ??? possibly not working Fields Harness Full rebuilt engine Plus lots of toyota belts an Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 You'll make more on the parts than selling as a whole. But if you just want shot of it, it would make someone a fantastic project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_y3k Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 You'll make more on the parts than selling as a whole. But if you just want shot of it, it would make someone a fantastic project. i've not got the room to break it down into bits lol and to be honest i've not got the know how as well. but you're right it would make a fantastic project ! lol Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JODY T Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Paul, I have replaced the plugs this morning, It has made the missfire alot better however, Something serious is wrong with the engine... It literally rattles on start up, Jason has looked and you can hear debris in the manifold, and it starts on 5 cylinders... The engine is dead mate... I dont know how far you want me to go into it, I know you dont want massive bills... Give me a call, when you can... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Just needs a new block and a matrix... Don't know why you're giving up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JODY T Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Its a shame, its a nice car... But is does need some cash thrown at it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Its a shame, its a nice car... But is does need some cash thrown at it... It's the labour that's usually the killer...an engine can be picked up pretty cheaply as can the matrix...but getting to that Heater Matrix is a real PITA and swapping an engine isn't quick either! This is when you really need to become a home mechanic...with a couple of mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Not doubting Interpro's work, but how the hell can a fully rebuilt engine die AGAIN?! Did the rebuild come with a waranty? Also, I doubt the Emanage is in particularly good health if it's been drowned in coolant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Thats a really bad series of luck you've had with the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_y3k Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 Its a shame, its a nice car... But is does need some cash thrown at it... got them plugs in yet ? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JODY T Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Bob this engine wasnt built by Interpro.... Martin got it done somewhere.. I dont know where though I wasnt working for him at the time... Either way its not good for Paul, It didnt help that the wireing is as most Supras are bad... and the water puddle was some 1.5 inch high, pretty much covering the ECUS! However said that we do not belive the ECUs are playing up.. Not doubting Interpro's work, but how the hell can a fully rebuilt engine die AGAIN?! Did the rebuild come with a waranty? Also, I doubt the Emanage is in particularly good health if it's been drowned in coolant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JODY T Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I have mate, Did you read my other post? Best call me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JODY T Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Tell you what... If the engine is rebuilt by us, Ill throw in the labour to fix the matrix FOC... Paul has had the worst luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_y3k Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 Bob this engine wasnt built by Interpro.... Martin got it done somewhere.. I dont know where though I wasnt working for him at the time... err thats news to me ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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