Help?

supramanpkc · 10-08-2008, 06:10 PM

Hey Guys, I am new here, I am 19 years old and just got a 1991 Toyota Supra non-turbo auto. I have been a Supra fan way before stupid fast and furious crap came out, then everybody loving that car, I hate that movie! Anyways, I need help, I dont know the tech stuff about the car. I need help to figure out ways to repair it. Here are my problems:
1. there is a slight crack in the radiator on the top, slow leak ONLY when the car has been run and when shut off, it starts a slow leak. how do i fix that?
2. the trim on the car is fading, and some is coming off, and some is off, need that fixed, how?
3. the trunk opener lever by the driver side is not working, i have to open the trunk manually, how can i fix that?
4. there are few hail dents, how can i get those out?
5. the driver side door locker is not working, when you press it, it has no pressure at all, just wont work, the passenger side works properly, how do i fix the driver side problem?
6. the ac is not working, the blower works, but there is no coolness, how can i fix that?

Now all these problems I want to try to fix myself, so keep in mind i dont really want a mechanic for all this, if i have to, fine, but want to try to do it all myself. Thanks for reading and hope u got answers for me. email is searingurheartsdesire@yahoo.com, u can get me there, thanks again.

walker · 10-15-2008, 05:21 PM

Hi,I can throw u a few tips to go checking
trunk:did you check the cable is not cuted off? it has a cable that goes from the handle to the opener, same as the gasoline.
driver?s door check the buttom probably broken
a/c did u see if the car has the compressor,i have same problem but when i bought the car i didn?t realize that had no compressor either fans.
that might help a bit

mnewxv · 10-15-2008, 07:26 PM

3. the cable is known to stretch. replace it.

Busted Knuckles · 10-18-2008, 10:48 AM

IMHO,

1. Replace the radiator. The crack will expand to a break, and leave you stranded somewhere.

2. You need to really evaluate the pieces that are loose, and see if they are fixable. If not, replacements can be tricky to find. Find a good junkyard, preferably a U-Pull-It. Trim pieces are a crap shoot at any salvage yard, but at U-Pull-Its, you can see them before you pull them, and they can be gotten cheap. Also, scan your favorite ad places for parts cars. I've seen some people paint over faded trim.

3. already answered.

4. A body shop or Dent Genies. There are guys that have learned techniques to small dent removal that doesn't require sanding or repainting. A lot of them advertise simply as dent removal.

5. The driver's side lock panel will need to come off, and the lock switch inspected. It is most likely shot, and needs to be replaced.

6. Inspect to insure all the hardware is there. Then, have a mechanic look at it. The A/C system requires special tools and proper training to fix right. Especially the Toyota systems. They are finicky. I doubt a simple charge up will work for you.

10-08-2008, 06:10 PM	#1
supramanpkc Stock Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2	Help? Hey Guys, I am new here, I am 19 years old and just got a 1991 Toyota Supra non-turbo auto. I have been a Supra fan way before stupid fast and furious crap came out, then everybody loving that car, I hate that movie! Anyways, I need help, I dont know the tech stuff about the car. I need help to figure out ways to repair it. Here are my problems: 1. there is a slight crack in the radiator on the top, slow leak ONLY when the car has been run and when shut off, it starts a slow leak. how do i fix that? 2. the trim on the car is fading, and some is coming off, and some is off, need that fixed, how? 3. the trunk opener lever by the driver side is not working, i have to open the trunk manually, how can i fix that? 4. there are few hail dents, how can i get those out? 5. the driver side door locker is not working, when you press it, it has no pressure at all, just wont work, the passenger side works properly, how do i fix the driver side problem? 6. the ac is not working, the blower works, but there is no coolness, how can i fix that? Now all these problems I want to try to fix myself, so keep in mind i dont really want a mechanic for all this, if i have to, fine, but want to try to do it all myself. Thanks for reading and hope u got answers for me. email is searingurheartsdesire@yahoo.com, u can get me there, thanks again.

10-15-2008, 05:21 PM	#2
walker Stock Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: canary islands Posts: 8	Hi,I can throw u a few tips to go checking trunk:did you check the cable is not cuted off? it has a cable that goes from the handle to the opener, same as the gasoline. driver?s door check the buttom probably broken a/c did u see if the car has the compressor,i have same problem but when i bought the car i didn?t realize that had no compressor either fans. that might help a bit __________________

10-15-2008, 07:26 PM	#3
mnewxv 3" Exhaust Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: melrose, ma Posts: 108	3. the cable is known to stretch. replace it.

10-18-2008, 10:48 AM	#4
Busted Knuckles 12psi boost Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 300	IMHO, 1. Replace the radiator. The crack will expand to a break, and leave you stranded somewhere. 2. You need to really evaluate the pieces that are loose, and see if they are fixable. If not, replacements can be tricky to find. Find a good junkyard, preferably a U-Pull-It. Trim pieces are a crap shoot at any salvage yard, but at U-Pull-Its, you can see them before you pull them, and they can be gotten cheap. Also, scan your favorite ad places for parts cars. I've seen some people paint over faded trim. 3. already answered. 4. A body shop or Dent Genies. There are guys that have learned techniques to small dent removal that doesn't require sanding or repainting. A lot of them advertise simply as dent removal. 5. The driver's side lock panel will need to come off, and the lock switch inspected. It is most likely shot, and needs to be replaced. 6. Inspect to insure all the hardware is there. Then, have a mechanic look at it. The A/C system requires special tools and proper training to fix right. Especially the Toyota systems. They are finicky. I doubt a simple charge up will work for you.