Newb to the site. Bought a 87 Yellow Supra Today. Introducing myself

cre · 12-16-2009, 07:02 PM

Wow... so you literally threw a rod out the side of the block? That's terrible. Do you have a garage? If you've got a place and the money it may (already) be time to do a GTE swap.

See... good out of bad.

I'm really bummed for ya though. That sucks big time. I'd like more details on what happened, but you won't really know until you get the engine out and apart... if you're planning on even going to the trouble.

AaronCDC · 12-16-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cre

Wow... so you literally threw a rod out the side of the block? That's terrible. Do you have a garage? If you've got a place and the money it may (already) be time to do a GTE swap.

See... good out of bad.

I'm really bummed for ya though. That sucks big time. I'd like more details on what happened, but you won't really know until you get the engine out and apart... if you're planning on even going to the trouble.

id like to go through the trouble lol. from what i told my mechanic he said it sounds like the oil pump went out and went out really fast. cuz like yesterday it was fine. not one prob. all fluids were good. gauges good. then on way home i noticed the oil level seemed lil low. and i heard a sound. i stopped checke oil. added a little bit of oil. then about 2 miles down the road it happend.

lol if i could get a GTE for a decent price your damn right i would. but would all the stock supra parts handle the added power? also i gotta wait to find out what the previous owner wants to do. cuz im making payments to him on it and i didnt even drive it hard or anything and im seeing if he is gunna be a dick or not. now i gotta drive my parents CRX to work. ARGH.

o and yeah i got a place to do work on my car. i got friends lol.

Green7mgte · 12-18-2009, 06:08 AM

wow thats a bummber. you can get an ebay motor for a little over a grand.. I never bought an engine from ebay or know anyone who has. Just saying I seen them on there all the time.. what did the oil pressure gauge look like just before the catastrophic failure. do 89's have oil pressure gauges? If they do the normal is just at 40 or the next lowest line depending on temp.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=260509008153
-pic of a oil pressure gauge

for instance in the summer time My gauge is just at the 40 mark never above it. and atm right now its about 30 degrees outside and its down between the two.

AaronCDC · 12-18-2009, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Green7mgte

wow thats a bummber. you can get an ebay motor for a little over a grand.. I never bought an engine from ebay or know anyone who has. Just saying I seen them on there all the time.. what did the oil pressure gauge look like just before the catastrophic failure. do 89's have oil pressure gauges? If they do the normal is just at 40 or the next lowest line depending on temp.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=260509008153
-pic of a oil pressure gauge

for instance in the summer time My gauge is just at the 40 mark never above it. and atm right now its about 30 degrees outside and its down between the two.

well for some reason it was usually about 60 or so. then right before it happend it was down to like 30-40.. thought it was odd..... i never bought off of ebay either. but im thinkin bout sellin the car for what i can get then maybe finding someone MORE RELIABLE> and making payments to them for THERE supra. i unno.... i love supras like more than anything. i want a running one though lol.

cre · 12-18-2009, 06:28 AM

Payments on a 22 year old car is a mistake... a BIG one. Sadly, you know that now. If you shop around a bit you should be able to find another engine for anywhere from $300 to $800. If you do all the work yourself the expense won't be much higher including replacing the old cracked hoses here and there.... but if you're not mechanically inclined and you don't feel you can accomplish a straight swap then yes, you should put the car behind you.

AaronCDC · 12-18-2009, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by cre

Payments on a 22 year old car is a mistake... a BIG one. Sadly, you know that now. If you shop around a bit you should be able to find another engine for anywhere from $300 to $800. If you do all the work yourself the expense won't be much higher including replacing the old cracked hoses here and there.... but if you're not mechanically inclined and you don't feel you can accomplish a straight swap then yes, you should put the car behind you.

yeah i know that know. i just thought maybe somewhere there is honest people lol. he said it was all rebuilt and blah blah. wanted 2400 total for the car. but if i go to make payments on another supra im thinkin i want a 93 and up lol. although i wouldnt mind a turbo motor installed in my car and i can make payments to the mechanic lol. i just dont wanna NOT have a supra. i love em.

Green7mgte · 12-22-2009, 06:27 AM

I know what you mean about loving the car.
I had this 92 7mgte for acouple years now, after It was presented to me as a gift. and in the last year the toyota supra population in my town went from 1 being mine to 4. then just last week i saw someone with a 87 and a 91 sitting in his driveway. I sat outside for a moment and was thinking about going knocking on his door. but pulled away figuring that would be a little creepy.
I purposly drive past this house everyday to the shop I work in to see if i can catch a glimpse of the owner. stalker much? whats stalking between fellow supra owners. oh and just a fyi, mine is the best. greenish color. leather seats. and that new style toyota emblem on the front. not the square badge =) best looking supra in town. best condition also

12-16-2009, 07:02 PM	#1
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Wow... so you literally threw a rod out the side of the block? That's terrible. Do you have a garage? If you've got a place and the money it may (already) be time to do a GTE swap. See... good out of bad. I'm really bummed for ya though. That sucks big time. I'd like more details on what happened, but you won't really know until you get the engine out and apart... if you're planning on even going to the trouble. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

12-18-2009, 06:08 AM	#3
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	wow thats a bummber. you can get an ebay motor for a little over a grand.. I never bought an engine from ebay or know anyone who has. Just saying I seen them on there all the time.. what did the oil pressure gauge look like just before the catastrophic failure. do 89's have oil pressure gauges? If they do the normal is just at 40 or the next lowest line depending on temp. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=260509008153 -pic of a oil pressure gauge for instance in the summer time My gauge is just at the 40 mark never above it. and atm right now its about 30 degrees outside and its down between the two. __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines :

12-18-2009, 06:28 AM	#5
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Payments on a 22 year old car is a mistake... a BIG one. Sadly, you know that now. If you shop around a bit you should be able to find another engine for anywhere from $300 to $800. If you do all the work yourself the expense won't be much higher including replacing the old cracked hoses here and there.... but if you're not mechanically inclined and you don't feel you can accomplish a straight swap then yes, you should put the car behind you. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

12-22-2009, 06:27 AM	#7
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	I know what you mean about loving the car. I had this 92 7mgte for acouple years now, after It was presented to me as a gift. and in the last year the toyota supra population in my town went from 1 being mine to 4. then just last week i saw someone with a 87 and a 91 sitting in his driveway. I sat outside for a moment and was thinking about going knocking on his door. but pulled away figuring that would be a little creepy. I purposly drive past this house everyday to the shop I work in to see if i can catch a glimpse of the owner. stalker much? whats stalking between fellow supra owners. oh and just a fyi, mine is the best. greenish color. leather seats. and that new style toyota emblem on the front. not the square badge =) best looking supra in town. best condition also __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines :

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