help with getting repairs started (total Newbie)

rnoswal · 02-07-2007, 02:03 AM

Get a manual for the car, and yes the TSRM here is also great. But get the manual and if need be, take pictures of what you are going to work on so you can compare when you put it back together. Also, number the wires or color code them. Always blow out the spark plug holes before you remove them. There is usually some oil, water, dirt or all three that can fall into the hole when you pull the plugs and that might cause the valve to stay open in that cylinder.

Take your time and ask a friend that has some car experience to help. It doesn't have to be Supra experience, but just remember that you are working mostly with aluminum and it is soft, so you can't tighten the hell out of the bolts. The spark plugs can be cross threaded so if they don't go in easy, clean the threads, and ALWAYS use anti seize on the threads!

Good luck and keep us informed

Russ

Oh yeah and the part about the car dieing has me stumped too. I have replaced the afm to the larger one, the fuel filter, o2 sensor, better exhaust and I still get the same problem. My daughters car is an N/A and pretty much stock and hers does it too. I am wondering if it might be a problem with the fuel pump as they are still both the originals pumps on both cars. I hope someone has an answer to that one.

02-07-2007, 02:03 AM	#3
rnoswal Lexus & 550's Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bossier City LA Posts: 556	Get a manual for the car, and yes the TSRM here is also great. But get the manual and if need be, take pictures of what you are going to work on so you can compare when you put it back together. Also, number the wires or color code them. Always blow out the spark plug holes before you remove them. There is usually some oil, water, dirt or all three that can fall into the hole when you pull the plugs and that might cause the valve to stay open in that cylinder. Take your time and ask a friend that has some car experience to help. It doesn't have to be Supra experience, but just remember that you are working mostly with aluminum and it is soft, so you can't tighten the hell out of the bolts. The spark plugs can be cross threaded so if they don't go in easy, clean the threads, and ALWAYS use anti seize on the threads! Good luck and keep us informed Russ Oh yeah and the part about the car dieing has me stumped too. I have replaced the afm to the larger one, the fuel filter, o2 sensor, better exhaust and I still get the same problem. My daughters car is an N/A and pretty much stock and hers does it too. I am wondering if it might be a problem with the fuel pump as they are still both the originals pumps on both cars. I hope someone has an answer to that one. Last edited by rnoswal; 02-07-2007 at 02:07 AM.