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It'll be staying white, but not sure whether to stay factory or go for something a bit brighter? The factory 020 was never the brightest white imo (despite being called superwhite). What do you think?

As per the previous post, the cam covers had seen better days. So I whipped these off, and have so far removed the baffle from one and put it through our aqua blasting cabinet at work. Of course removing the baffles before doing this is necessary to stop any blasting media from contaminating the oil, so I will tap the covers and reinstall the baffles using bolts and loctite.

Been a very long time since this thread has been updated, but things are happening with the Supra now, so I'll start updating the thread accordingly As per some previous posts, the car got put away and due to life getting in the way, it has sat for a long time. I came very close to selling it recently as it is, but none of the 'offers' I recieved worked out. About the same time, a lovely Datsun 240z came up for sale, so I've had one of those for a few weeks, although sadly I've just sold it as a 2 seater really wasn't working out well (kids) despite being a wonderful thing to own and drive. With that gone, it's given me the motivation to finally do something with the Supra. Whether I end up keeping it long term, who knows. But the way I see it if I can turn it into something really special, I amy want to keep it, but also it should sell easily. Current plans (in no particular order): - Full glass out respray. While the car looks good from certain angles, it sustained damage to the drivers rear wing some time ago by a careless driver in a car park. The paint is a bit flat, and there's minor issues here and there. It had already had some paint in Japan, and there has always been a marking line around the windscreen. - gearbox swap. The tiptronic box has never worked well since having the single turbo conversion done, and in all honesty I think attempting to persevere with a 30 year old gearbox design not worth while on this car when there are other options available. My current thinking is that a v160 swap would probably be the preferred conversion. I am talking to Paul Cheshire at the moment about acquiring one from him. I have considered both R154 and ZF8, but V160 definitely command the most money. (Although it's also the most expensive option) - tidy up the engine bay. Being sat for such a long time has not gone the engine bay any favours. There it light surface corrosion on metal pipes and fittings etc and probably the most noticeable thing is the cam covers have started flaking. I'm in the process of sorting these. - maintenance/servicing. The car is certainly due a timing belt, so will be doing that with an aux belt, tensioner etc. I have ordered oil, filter etc from Opie Oils, new spark plugs, and have sent TCB parts a list of stuff to quote for. Will update again shortly with some of the bits I'm on with at the moment.

Hi all, anyone have a spare tiptronic ecu kicking around? Thanks, Jason

Was a really lovely car that, I remember Jurgen importing it, circa 2008 iirc.

Mental maybe I'll just make do with the one fully working one then

Anyone have a heated seat switch kicking around they don't want? Working or non working is fine thanks

As above!!

Really nice setup that. Been considering one of these for a daily project, do they handle well?

13 year, 15k post newbie here

I work for a Volvo main dealer, and spend quite a lot of time in all types of ICE, hybrid and full electric (BEV) cars. I wouldnt consider buying one (BEV), because at the moment the premium for buying one is enormous over a similar spec ICE or mild hybrid car. Purchase price aside though, the Volvo BEV offering (XC40 P8 or Polestar 2) are excellent cars, and could be used by many as a daily driver, with no issues about range anxiety etc. Performance is startling for cars of this size/type. But if you have no facility to charge at home, or very regularly do 100 mile plus trips, these cars arent ideal. PHEV (plug in hybrid) are a good compromise though, and volvos will do over 20 miles on a charge (actual amount depends on model). That is enough for many peoples commute, school run, shopping etc. Frankly, I see the current generation of BEV cars as a necessary, 'not quite there' stepping stone to what comes next. But I am entirely convinced that the future WILL be with electric, and I was a sceptic.

Very nice

A cylinder leakage test should help greatly

Piston damage leads to bore damage, excessive wear of components causes bore damage (ovality etc)

Assuming it is the rings, Ringland damage will likely follow of left. You'll also have the effects of long term oil contamination, and the knock on effects of the component wear that will cause.