Loose shifter, missing coolant!

XtreeX · 10-18-2006, 07:46 AM

Sup guys. I did some searching and found a few threads on the topic but not a definitive answer or anything. Anyways, my first question is if the Supra 5-speeds shifters are all generally loose? I had a 97' 5-speed maxima and even my moms 5-Speed Jetta both shift alot 'easier.' An example of this is when im in a gear i can slightly move the stick from left to right, where as on any other stick I can't. Can this be tightened? I'm not that mechanically saavy yet and is this something i can do myself?

The second problem is that Im loosing coolant, and i dont know where its going. Its not being pushed out the overflow and I have no leaking what so ever. There is also no white puff of smoke when i start the car, oily dipstick or milky oil. I also do not overheat. The only mod that I've done to this car is shimming the wastegate a bit. But the car was losing coolant before that. It's at the local import repair shop and has been for a few days, he can't seem to find the problem. I think he's just been trying to replace stuff and see if it helps it. Any ideas?

thechori · 10-18-2006, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by XtreeX

Sup guys. I did some searching and found a few threads on the topic but not a definitive answer or anything. Anyways, my first question is if the Supra 5-speeds shifters are all generally loose? I had a 97' 5-speed maxima and even my moms 5-Speed Jetta both shift alot 'easier.' An example of this is when im in a gear i can slightly move the stick from left to right, where as on any other stick I can't. Can this be tightened? I'm not that mechanically saavy yet and is this something i can do myself?

The second problem is that Im loosing coolant, and i dont know where its going. Its not being pushed out the overflow and I have no leaking what so ever. There is also no white puff of smoke when i start the car, oily dipstick or milky oil. I also do not overheat. The only mod that I've done to this car is shimming the wastegate a bit. But the car was losing coolant before that. It's at the local import repair shop and has been for a few days, he can't seem to find the problem. I think he's just been trying to replace stuff and see if it helps it. Any ideas?

yea i've got both of those. i'm not really worried about the shifter, but the coolant is beginning to get my attention

XtreeX · 10-19-2006, 07:30 AM

After being at the mechanic for 3 days they ruled it is just a BHG. really kinda sucks LOL. Pay $1700 for the car and going to have to double it on a repair. But all for the love of the supra!

The shifter kinda bugs me, its really hard to get into second sometimes and its just very very loose. Doesnt feel tight.

Murd · 10-19-2006, 12:24 PM

Replace the bushings on the shifter, should fix that.

XtreeX · 10-19-2006, 06:14 PM

Is there a writeup on how to do that? Is it something i can accomplish in my garage with just basic tools? tia

Murd · 10-20-2006, 02:15 AM

here's the closest I could come to finding a write up on short notice...

http://www.supras.com/06/techcenter/display.php?QID=30

It's for a short shift mod, but should help you with what you want to do.

boogum7 · 10-22-2006, 06:10 AM

here is pictures of my short shifter mod.
i used that link and it took about 30 minutes to an hour to get it out and put it back in.

XtreeX · 10-22-2006, 09:36 AM

Yea im just going to have the timing belt, water pump, bhg and tranny fluid all switched. Hopefully no more loss of coolant at all! And I like that it doenst look to bad.

f00g00 · 10-22-2006, 09:45 AM

Check the hoses ans piping behind the head. The piping is universal and has outlets on both sides so it can go into a lhd or rhd car without having to change to another pipe setup. One side has the heater hose and the other has a plug. A small pinhole leak could drip on the starter area and trickle down the transmission and you might not ever see it till it finally blows. If you look over the whole area and see no discoloration from fluids then its probably OK. You can also squeeze the hose when its cold and see if you can get anything to leak there too.

ddmcse · 10-23-2006, 07:13 PM

i replaced a small plastic ring that goes on the bottom of the shifter

" replaced "
isn't the right word because when i got the shifter out i found that the plastic ring that is supposed to be there wasn't there . i had the play for years and never got around to it
it's not that difficult just a few bolts

10-18-2006, 07:46 AM	#1
XtreeX 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 92	Loose shifter, missing coolant! Sup guys. I did some searching and found a few threads on the topic but not a definitive answer or anything. Anyways, my first question is if the Supra 5-speeds shifters are all generally loose? I had a 97' 5-speed maxima and even my moms 5-Speed Jetta both shift alot 'easier.' An example of this is when im in a gear i can slightly move the stick from left to right, where as on any other stick I can't. Can this be tightened? I'm not that mechanically saavy yet and is this something i can do myself? The second problem is that Im loosing coolant, and i dont know where its going. Its not being pushed out the overflow and I have no leaking what so ever. There is also no white puff of smoke when i start the car, oily dipstick or milky oil. I also do not overheat. The only mod that I've done to this car is shimming the wastegate a bit. But the car was losing coolant before that. It's at the local import repair shop and has been for a few days, he can't seem to find the problem. I think he's just been trying to replace stuff and see if it helps it. Any ideas?

10-19-2006, 12:24 PM	#4
Murd 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA. Posts: 233	Replace the bushings on the shifter, should fix that. __________________ 1989 N/A Targa 5spd. Metallic Grey, w/grey interior. No mods done.

10-20-2006, 02:15 AM	#6
Murd 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA. Posts: 233	here's the closest I could come to finding a write up on short notice... http://www.supras.com/06/techcenter/display.php?QID=30 It's for a short shift mod, but should help you with what you want to do. __________________ 1989 N/A Targa 5spd. Metallic Grey, w/grey interior. No mods done.

10-22-2006, 06:10 AM	#7
boogum7 3" Exhaust Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pocatello, Idaho 83201 Posts: 103	shifter here is pictures of my short shifter mod. i used that link and it took about 30 minutes to an hour to get it out and put it back in. Attached Thumbnails __________________ stock

10-23-2006, 07:13 PM	#10
ddmcse 500whp yet? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT U.S.A. Posts: 966	i replaced a small plastic ring that goes on the bottom of the shifter " replaced " isn't the right word because when i got the shifter out i found that the plastic ring that is supposed to be there wasn't there . i had the play for years and never got around to it it's not that difficult just a few bolts __________________ 300+ RW HP Dyno run, jdm,mod turbo,3"exh,electfan,greddyboost Blown HeadGasket info My Supra KiXGaS

10-19-2006, 07:30 AM	#3
XtreeX 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 92	After being at the mechanic for 3 days they ruled it is just a BHG. really kinda sucks LOL. Pay $1700 for the car and going to have to double it on a repair. But all for the love of the supra! The shifter kinda bugs me, its really hard to get into second sometimes and its just very very loose. Doesnt feel tight.

10-19-2006, 06:14 PM	#5
XtreeX 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 92	Is there a writeup on how to do that? Is it something i can accomplish in my garage with just basic tools? tia

10-22-2006, 09:36 AM	#8
XtreeX 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 92	Yea im just going to have the timing belt, water pump, bhg and tranny fluid all switched. Hopefully no more loss of coolant at all! And I like that it doenst look to bad.

10-22-2006, 09:45 AM	#9
f00g00 12psi boost Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kuwait Posts: 292	Check the hoses ans piping behind the head. The piping is universal and has outlets on both sides so it can go into a lhd or rhd car without having to change to another pipe setup. One side has the heater hose and the other has a plug. A small pinhole leak could drip on the starter area and trickle down the transmission and you might not ever see it till it finally blows. If you look over the whole area and see no discoloration from fluids then its probably OK. You can also squeeze the hose when its cold and see if you can get anything to leak there too.

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