capped metal coolant line?????

twinturbolvr · 08-03-2008, 07:28 PM

i have an 1987 7m-gte just bought last week. in the back of the engine on passenger side by the firewall there are 2 coolant lines running underneath the turbo manifold, one goes to the top center back of the head and the other branches off towards the front fender. but mine has a 3/4" jerry-rigged rubber cap from a chair leg clamped on the end of it. it sprung a leak!!!!!! where does it go? whats missing? i have no idea, ive been dreaming of a supra turbo for 10 yrs. i have one now and cant leave my driveway, please help!!!!! thank you......chris

Busted Knuckles · 08-03-2008, 10:57 PM

This is a factory cap. I don't know why they did it, but the turbos and NAs all have this cap. Your Toyota dealer can order a replacement.

robertsws · 08-03-2008, 11:56 PM

right on, this is a factory cap. I had to replace mine in my 87.

supradrift · 08-06-2008, 03:27 AM

i found a heavy duty rubber cap that i had in my toolbox i dont know what it came off of but im sure you could find something at a parts store and just put a hose clamp on it and havent had any problems since i know its not much of a piece but im sure if you were to go to the dealer they would rape you for it

turbo06 · 08-06-2008, 04:32 AM

That cap is for right hand drive cars.

08-03-2008, 07:28 PM	#1
twinturbolvr Stock Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mastic beach Posts: 3	capped metal coolant line????? i have an 1987 7m-gte just bought last week. in the back of the engine on passenger side by the firewall there are 2 coolant lines running underneath the turbo manifold, one goes to the top center back of the head and the other branches off towards the front fender. but mine has a 3/4" jerry-rigged rubber cap from a chair leg clamped on the end of it. it sprung a leak!!!!!! where does it go? whats missing? i have no idea, ive been dreaming of a supra turbo for 10 yrs. i have one now and cant leave my driveway, please help!!!!! thank you......chris

08-03-2008, 11:56 PM	#3
robertsws 3" Exhaust Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland Posts: 63	right on, this is a factory cap. I had to replace mine in my 87. __________________ 1991 Supra - Turbo - 5spd 60-1 upgraded turbo Lexus AFM 3" exhaust, 4" tip SAFC 2 550cc injectors (2 sets, venom direct fit, RC engineering) 2.5" intercooler and piping Aluminum radiator w/dual electric fans ARP bolts w/MHG Full-auto turbo timer Fidanza Flywheel & Stage 2 Clutch spark plugs and wires. power steering pump cold temp start switch engine top end rebuilt transmission opened up and inspected at a tranny shop when the flywheel and clutch installed last week.

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08-03-2008, 10:57 PM	#2
Busted Knuckles 12psi boost Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 300	This is a factory cap. I don't know why they did it, but the turbos and NAs all have this cap. Your Toyota dealer can order a replacement.

08-06-2008, 03:27 AM	#4
supradrift 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: connecticut Posts: 92	i found a heavy duty rubber cap that i had in my toolbox i dont know what it came off of but im sure you could find something at a parts store and just put a hose clamp on it and havent had any problems since i know its not much of a piece but im sure if you were to go to the dealer they would rape you for it

08-06-2008, 04:32 AM	#5
turbo06 Stock Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1	That cap is for right hand drive cars.