Havard Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 My car's MOT is up on the 20 August! I would like to have it fully serviced before this date. Are there any of the North West lads who do their own servicing interested in helping me out or even earning a few quid! OR Where should I take it?? I only want new plugs, oil & filter and air filter changing really. I have only had the car 6 months and although I fancy doing it myself I could do with someone who knows what they are doing to show me first?? The oil filter and the middle two plugs are my main worries! I also have an uphill drive so doing it at home isn't really an option!! Help please! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 drive it down here and i'll do it for £30 and you supply the parts..sunday is fine!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted July 29, 2007 Author Share Posted July 29, 2007 drive it down here and i'll do it for £30 and you supply the parts..sunday is fine!!!! Great offer Dave but I was hoping for something more local!! I may take you up on that though.....good man!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Ive used HyperSR in hindley green near Leigh and they where fine so i can recommend them. Plugs on an NA are a PITA arnt they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Give it a go yourself H not as bad to do as you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Ive used HyperSR in hindley green near Leigh and they where fine so i can recommend them. Plugs on an NA are a PITA arnt they? To be honest, the plugs aren't half as bad as you think once you get the hang of it.... Couple of 12mm nuts and the section of the intake runner moves out the way, after you remove the airbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Great offer Dave but I was hoping for something more local!! I may take you up on that though.....good man!! H. Could have a go at those swirl marks too:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted July 29, 2007 Author Share Posted July 29, 2007 Ive used HyperSR in hindley green near Leigh and they where fine so i can recommend them. Plugs on an NA are a PITA arnt they? I still haven't made my mind up about these guys. Good and bad reports have made me a bit unsure!! What price would you expect for an engine service? Give it a go yourself H not as bad to do as you think To be honest, the plugs aren't half as bad as you think once you get the hang of it.... Couple of 12mm nuts and the section of the intake runner moves out the way, after you remove the airbox. I am a man who can break and iron ball. As a first go I would just like to have some supervision... Could have a go at those swirl marks too:p What swirl marks?? H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 pay me and i'll come to you..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Just give it a go yourself mate, once you've done it once (which can be a PITA the first time), it'll be very easy from then on. The oil filter can be a bugger though (at least on the TT's), make sure you have a good oil filter strap tool. It's a sound investment and will save you £££ over the years - not to mention the satisfaction of "I did that" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted July 29, 2007 Author Share Posted July 29, 2007 pay me and i'll come to you..lol Have you been drinking again Dave?? H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Its easy mate do it your self..if you want I'll give you my number and i'll talk you through it on a saturday evening..and yes i'm as pissed as you think i am.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Ian Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 AB tyrers and exhausts ( opposit Appley Bridge railway station ) they did my Oil and Filter change for £65 Valvoline fully Synthetic 5-40 and they will change your plugs too, Give Andy a ring on 01257 251018 good deals on tyrers too Or failing that i,ll help you if you want to tackle it yourself Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 I'm moving up your way lads....seems there is a lack of supra servicing available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted July 29, 2007 Author Share Posted July 29, 2007 Just give it a go yourself mate, once you've done it once (which can be a PITA the first time), it'll be very easy from then on. The oil filter can be a bugger though (at least on the TT's), make sure you have a good oil filter strap tool. It's a sound investment and will save you £££ over the years - not to mention the satisfaction of "I did that" I hear what you are saying Darryl but I am not set up at home for the filter change especially. I can't even see where the plugs are, so a bit of help is needed as a first go! AB tyrers and exhausts ( opposit Appley Bridge railway station ) they did my Oil and Filter change for £65 Valvoline fully Synthetic 5-40 and they will change your plugs too, Give Andy a ring on 01257 251018 good deals on tyrers too Or failing that i,ll help you if you want to tackle it yourself Cheers Ian Cheers Ian. I may go there for the filter and oil and then tackle the plugs myself (with you..) How was your ride back from pancake heaven?? H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 dropped like a hot potato...again..huh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted July 29, 2007 Author Share Posted July 29, 2007 dropped like a hot potato...again..huh It's nothing personal Dave but Ian is better looking!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Ian Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 The ride back was uneventful apart from a Porsch Boxter thingy thought he had a chance !! he gave up and i still had 2 gears left to play with Ive got a route sorted for the 25th good mix of roads and some photo shots if the weathers any good let me know when your tackling your soop and i,ll pop over Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Ian Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 It's nothing personal Dave but Ian is better looking!! H. AND closer LOL Plus if Dave came up i would have to come around and cook for him LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Ill give you a hand mate and if you want to drive it to Preston my mum and dad have a nice big, flat driveway to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 I hear what you are saying Darryl but I am not set up at home for the filter change especially. I can't even see where the plugs are, so a bit of help is needed as a first go! It's really not that difficult, you just need to be methodical and ensure you have the right tools. If you're serious about giving this a try yourself I'll scan in the pages from the Toyota service manual (will be tomorrow PM though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 It's really not that difficult, you just need to be methodical and ensure you have the right tools. If you're serious about giving this a try yourself I'll scan in the pages from the Toyota service manual (will be tomorrow PM though) THAT!! Would be great mate..... I will invest in some tools aswell tools too. I have a few tools but probably not big enough for jobs on the Supra. Do you need me to PM my e-mail address?? H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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