Supra died on test drive

batmmannn · 05-14-2010, 02:15 AM

The crank bolt I usually let the starter take care of that, wedge a braking bar and then hit the starter to pop the bolt loose I figure you are right. I did my other Supras timing belt a few years ago and it is also an MK3 so if I had to do anything at least I know how to do this repair. I was just looking for a thread here to refresh my memory. I have a manual but it sucks it covers too many years. All I really need to know is how to line up the cams and the bottom. I guess I will start on it tomorrow. Probably exactly what happened. I was planning on doing this anyway.

I WAS SO RELIEVED when I read that the motor is non interference. Whew! This will be about another $50 buck max out of my pocket which isn't too bad.

Why did they ever go to belts anyway? Seems stupid when chains are so much more reliable.

05-14-2010, 02:15 AM	#5
batmmannn 12psi boost Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 320	I hear ya The crank bolt I usually let the starter take care of that, wedge a braking bar and then hit the starter to pop the bolt loose I figure you are right. I did my other Supras timing belt a few years ago and it is also an MK3 so if I had to do anything at least I know how to do this repair. I was just looking for a thread here to refresh my memory. I have a manual but it sucks it covers too many years. All I really need to know is how to line up the cams and the bottom. I guess I will start on it tomorrow. Probably exactly what happened. I was planning on doing this anyway. I WAS SO RELIEVED when I read that the motor is non interference. Whew! This will be about another $50 buck max out of my pocket which isn't too bad. Why did they ever go to belts anyway? Seems stupid when chains are so much more reliable. __________________ 1987 N/A 7MGE Left Hand Drive MK3 Red 5 Speed and Black Auto Supras My Next project is the Batmobile!