cloudder

Hi, not sure this is OK to post here, so if not please delete. I started my 93 Supra NA auto after about 3 months and it started straight away, no issues. But then, without any input from me, the revs to shot to 2000rpm and immediately drops back to about 1400 and repeats this all of the time like someone is blipping the throttle all of the time? I let the car do this for about 5 minutes with no change in the blipping, so switched off and back on, but it still did this. I looked at the exhaust but couldn’t see anything out of the ordinary. To note, the car was put away 3 months ago, without any issues and I haven’t touched the car during this period. Oh, I did drop the car into reverse and held it on the brakes and then the revs sat at a steady 2000 rpm. Any idea what could have happened whilst it sat for those months? Many thanks.

Hi, is the wishbone still available? If so how much including postage to DT73BE please?

Hi, is the wishbone still available? If so how much including postage to DT73BE please?

Hi, would anyone have a pair of rear upper A arms or wishbones with good ball joints but needing rubber bushes they would sell me? I have just got MOT advisory for worn bushes on both sides. I can’t afford to have the car off the road for too long fixing the bushes so thought if I rebuilt a spare pair first I could save time when I comes to do the fix. I can’t afford to buy new wishbones for both sides!

Bump.

Hi, I am looking for an unmarked black boot carpet and luggage cover. Cheers.

Guys, thanks for the advice. Put in a new battery and fired in an instant!!! All happy here!

I've just checked Toolstation and will go in tomorrow after work and get one. What voltage should I get as a minimum from the battery terminals?

I haven't got one. I asked a couple of neighbours last night but they didn't have one. Could it be the battery ? The condition indicator is showing a green tint and when i connect my battery charger it says it is Ok, but I can't say how accurate it is, but it is a few years old now. When I turn the ignition key to starter it sounds like there's a hammer drill in the starter. I f I can find a meter what would be a good reading across the battery terminals or where else should I check the voltage?

One thought, can I run a temporary wire from the small terminal on the solenoid to the battery positive terminal ( perhaps via a switch?) to see if the starter would turn the engine over? I am thinking if putting power on that terminal, this should pull the solenoid shut and give battery power to the starter and therefore it should turn over but not fire? Or am I over simplifying it or missed something?

My Supra doesn't get used too much these days, but last weekend I used it and again this Monday to go to work (50 miles). Anyway got back from work left it in the drive and then 10 minutes later I went to start it and all I got was a loud noise like Woody Woodpecker at work on the starter! I checked the battery and the charger said it was 90 % good. I,ve pulled the starter and swapped out the solenoid contacts tonight, but Woody is still there, no change. All dash lights seam OK. Any ideas?? Andy

Thanks Nic for the VIN info and as I thought it looks like Thor is gone. Cheers Cloudder

Hi Guys, I might have missed info on these in previous posts, but has Thor Racing gone out of business, so no more V8 with manual conversion? Also, when looking at a UK spec Supra is there any clues on the VIN plate to identify it as genuine? Cheers, Cloudder

We too visited the stand today and was impressed.... A great representation of the club, the cars and us the enthusiasts. Top job to you. The Supra was designed to be driven and enjoyed.... Not locked away! (Mind you, I took mine for an MOT on Friday and got bollocked by the garage as the car had only done 11 miles in 12 months. I must try harder!). Cloudder

We're going to try to get to the NEC on Sunday so will try to find you guys and say hello.

Yep, we've been getting them on and off for the last couple of months. Luckily they end up in spam and we delete them without opening them. A right pain in the ......!

Thanks Jamie, I intended to ring them today but too busy. Will try tomorrow.

Guys, Am I right in thinking NUR Motorsport produce wide arch kits for the Supra? If this is right, does anyone know if they are still trading? I've tried to access their web site today, but can only get certain pages and not any info on panels for the Supra or the Porsche stuff . This may be just me and AOL? Any clues?

Hi, I managed to get 1/2 an hur with the Supra today. First I checked the voltage of the battery it was 12.2 volts. The battery condition indicator still showed clear. Ithen fired it up and let it warm up for about 15 minutes, then with all possible items switched off that could put a drain on the charging system, I put the idle to 2500rpm and measured 11.7volts at the battery... does this conclyde a deffinate alternator issue or are there other simple checks I can do using a standard multimeter? I dont have the toyota manual so am stuck. Any comments?

Guys, Thanks for the great advice! I will attempt to check these out in the next few days (car at paremts house). My uncle took a quick look under the bonnet and noticed the tell-tale on the battery was clear. When I connected the battery on saturday (I usually leave the -ve off) it was green. This may also give an indication of the alternator not charging? I'll keep you good folk posted

Hi, Thanks for that. Do you think that would cause the other lamps to be on as well? Is there a simple check to see if the alternator is OK? Cheers

Guys, Got the car out for a run in the sun today. Ran fine. Switched off. Switched on again and the oil leval light came on. Switched off and chacked level, all OK. Started the car again, this time Oil level, cat temp, battery and rear light warniing lamps on and central warning triangle on!? What the heck! Anyone any ideas where to start looking? Cloudder

Got a new Fuel Pump Controller a fitted it today..... the car runs a treat!!

Can anyone clarify?

Hi Paul, What is the 12v fuel pump mod? Just to check, do you mean Engine ECU or Fuel Pump control unit?