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Postby Cakky » Sun Apr 22, 2007 2:14 pm

Hey guys my old man is currently looking at an 89 Supra just wanted to know what are the good things and bad things to look out for in these models? He said its got the widebody style ( coke bottle shape? ) and I assume the engine is an 7MGTE?

any advice/tips/storys appreciated thanks
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Postby thaphatty » Sun Apr 22, 2007 2:23 pm

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Postby snwtoy » Sun Apr 22, 2007 2:31 pm

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!!!!! :lol: my exacty thoughts :D
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Postby deaf_rattle » Sun Apr 22, 2007 2:39 pm

being an 89, it will have one of 4 engines. (pretty sure jza70s are 90 onwards)

1gge (2l non turbo) GA70
1ggte (2l twin turbo) GA70
7mge (3l non turbo) MA70
7mgte (3l turbo) MA70

The pick of that bunch would be the 7mgte (MA70) but be wary that unless its been maintained well, its very likely to crap out on you soon after buying.

Check the torque settings on the headbolts and condition of oil and water.

IF you have any more questions, feel free to ask
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Postby kwkbrk » Sun Apr 22, 2007 2:43 pm

It is a 7MGTE, only done 60k and is mint inside and out , and unmolested ..

My research is indicating head gasket problems at less than 100k are common, heard of these issues ??

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Postby deaf_rattle » Sun Apr 22, 2007 2:53 pm

kwkbrk wrote:It is a 7MGTE, only done 60k and is mint inside and out , and unmolested ..

My research is indicating head gasket problems at less than 100k are common, heard of these issues ??

Cheers Mike


hey

From the factory the headbolts are torqued down incorrectly (54 ft lbs from memory)

To give you an idea how low that is, my arp stud kit recommended 82 ft lbs (or there abouts)

most of the time if you get in there and torque them correctly you will be fine.

In the worse cases, the head bolts can be undone by hand due to the low torque settings and the factory bolts stretching.

If the compression is still fine and there are no other signs of a bhg, i would recommend buying some ARPs and fitting them

You can do one at a time with no need to remove the head.

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Postby Adamal » Sun Apr 22, 2007 2:54 pm

Yeah, Toyota specify something like 54ft/lbs of torque on the head bolts where it should be in the 90's or something? Matt would know.
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Postby kwkbrk » Sun Apr 22, 2007 3:13 pm

If you`re talking about my son Matt, with the drama he`s had with BHG`s on his 4AGE I`d not be too certain about that !!!

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Postby Cakky » Sun Apr 22, 2007 4:15 pm

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Postby Dell'Orto » Sun Apr 22, 2007 6:33 pm

Mike,

NO.

That is all 8)
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Postby deaf_rattle » Sun Apr 22, 2007 6:36 pm

Mmm, Boost wrote:Mike,

NO.

That is all 8)


any reason for that comment?
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Postby Dell'Orto » Sun Apr 22, 2007 6:39 pm

A. He already has one oversized vehicle in the garage and B. he should be investing more into said behemoth.
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Postby deaf_rattle » Sun Apr 22, 2007 6:43 pm

Mmm, Boost wrote:A. He already has one oversized vehicle in the garage and B. he should be investing more into said behemoth.


fair nuff, didnt think you were making a comment without a decent reason.. but ya never know.
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Postby flygt4 » Sun Apr 22, 2007 6:52 pm

nooo mike spend the cash on the vulva of doom :lol:
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Postby kwkbrk » Sun Apr 22, 2007 7:26 pm

Bastards .... you could have told me that they are the most underated car ever and it was therefore an absolute bargain at the price.

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Postby Si » Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:05 pm

How much is this said supra?
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Postby kwkbrk » Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:21 pm

$8k, dealers price ...

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Postby Si » Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:23 pm

For 8K it would have to be manual, and in the mintest condition ever
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Postby deaf_rattle » Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:28 pm

Si wrote:For 8K it would have to be manual, and in the mintest condition ever

for 8k it would need to be a mk4 auto in tidy condition :lol:

jza70 manual would possibly get that sort of money if in tidy nick.
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Postby Si » Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:48 pm

Well yeah I payed about 7k for my JZA70 ~2years ago.

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