LOGIE

Im a little worried about fitting my torque converter when my TT engine arrives. I bought a TT autobox off a member and when it arrived i noticed one of the bolts that holds the flexiplate onto the torque converter has been snapped off in place leaving the threaded end in the face of the torque converter. Is this going to damage it trying to remove it (balancing probs maybe)? I was thinking i might be better using my NA torque converter as i think both NA and TT torque converters,flywheels are the same??? Any info would help as i have zero knowledge on torque converters or how they work. Thanks. This post from chris wilson is what has me concerened...."You MUST MUST MUST always leave the TC on the gearbox, if you try to leave it bolted to the flex plate and pull the box off the TC you will at the very least knacker the pump seal in the box, and quite probably knacker the pump as well. You can even knacker the TC itself, and bend the flex plate. This applies to 99% of automatic cars. Once the flex plate to TC bolts are out gently push the TC right into the gearbox itself, as far as it will go with your fingers. Don't let if fall out as you manoeuvre the gearbox out!!"

Your insurance company is going to love you. remote starts are not liked by them due to the fact that you car is running whilst unattended. I had probs with this before, that was years ago right enough.

I fitted them about a year or so ago, I say deffinately fit them as they are long life and changing the plugs on an NA is a big pain due to having to remove the throttle body. They will last for approx 60,000 mile so you wont need to go near them again for a while. Also i did get a better throttle response and slightly better MPG return.. but my old copper plugs were looking worn out when removed. So "Yes" they are worth it very much so IMO

Was it a message for me about my engine?

Hi and welcome

Geo?

Nice first post! hi and welcome. 8 speed manual box

No dont paint em they look fine as they are.

Im NOT keen.. Veilside skirts, rear bumper not my cuppa tea. Mamba seats?

im sure it will be fine but Halfrauds own branded stuff will prob be slightly cheaper. Let us know how you get on as its something ive never got round to doing.

Should be an easy fix for a body shop mate, next time take Moses with you and get him to part the puddle for you.

ooch!! this wouldn't be a knightracer product would it?

I think you have done well to last 4 years without the laquer peeling off before now. Personally id leave it till its getting bad however if it bothers you that much give Ibrar at speedwell (trader on here) a pm.

I just paid a deposit into your account this morning for a 2JZ-GTE engine (supra NOT aristo) mate (let me know you received this ok?) Do you think you could get me a stock smic (complete) in good condition to for a reasonable price? cheers mate

you were beaten to it a while back. but your does look better though

hmmmm interesting.. do they use lube?

the MK3 did have head gasket probs but apparently the head bolts weren't torqued up properly, i used to have a mk3 which i got checked out and i abused it daily (badly) and never had a problem, As for putting the 7M-GTE engine into a mk4 it seems like a backward step to me as they are only 220bhp (as standard) and so is your NA.

is this a serious set back for mapping on 25th David?

Welcome to the club, and as mentioned get some pictures posted.

does this help any? Rim width---Min tyre width----Ideal tyre width-------Max tyre width 7.0 inches-----195 mm--------205 or 215 mm-----------225 mm 7.5 inches-----205 mm--------215 or 225 mm-----------235 mm 8.0 inches-----215 mm--------225 or 235 mm-----------245 mm 8.5 inches-----225 mm--------235 or 245 mm-----------255 mm 9,0 inches-----235 mm--------245 or 255 mm-----------265 mm 9.5 inches-----245 mm--------255 or 265 mm-----------275 mm 10.0 inches----255 mm--------265 or 275 mm-----------285 mm 10.5 inches----265 mm--------275 or 285 mm-----------295 mm 11.0 inches----275 mm--------285 or 295 mm-----------305 mm 11.5 inches----285 mm--------295 or 305 mm-----------315 mm 12.0 inches----295 mm--------305 or 315 mm-----------325 mm 12.5 inches----305 mm--------315 or 325 mm-----------335 mm

This sir is why I said "yes" to your authorised trader renewal. Good info as always

http://www.thor-racing.co.uk/Supra_Stainless_AC_Panel.asp Thor racing

just think... you SOLD this. I think your an idiot but im not telling you that to your face because your built like a brick shit house. Nice write up though.

The filter does need changing mate, I haven't done it for 3 years.

How easy/difficult is it to change the fuel pipe from the fuel filter back? Is it one pipe all the way back to the tank? My local garage were supposed to do this today but they didnt for fear of breaking the fuel pipe. There is no corrosion but apparently the nut/flange has been rounded slightly on the pipe. Im asking as it looks like im going to have to do this job myself.