work done to the supra in the past few weeks

[Guest mk47]

past few weeks ive been in the process of getting together the bits for bpu and i now have:

greddy fcd

3'' decats

iridium ik24 plugs

walbro pump

 

have treated her to a full oil change before it was due but im still using the standard toyota oil filter along with silkolene pro-s oil which i got from bijal on here.

 

tomorrow new pads all around and bleeding the brake fluid and refilling (without bubbles this time)

 

replaced the front tie rod which was slightly bent (thanks to jezzybabes)

 

saturday a full rad flush and refill with toyota 4life coolant.

next - new fan/cam belts.

 

can anyone think of what else i need to do?

 

also im looking to get a doluck bumper and trial rear soon but that may have to be put off now for a month or 2

[Homer]

Make sure the fuel filter is renewed too. Mine ran like a dog until it was replaced (it was well past its best).

 

Whats the IC like? Are the fins starting to flake, is the view through the fins clear and unobstructed (look through a new one to compare what it should be like).

 

Also, when you change the plugs ensure the coil pack connectors are in perfect condition, any sign of deterioration means you should replace them. They're the cause of sooo many problems further down the line.

[Guest mk47]

Make sure the fuel filter is renewed too. Mine ran like a dog until it was replaced (it was well past its best).

 

Whats the IC like? Are the fins starting to flake, is the view through the fins clear and unobstructed (look through a new one to compare what it should be like).

 

Also, when you change the plugs ensure the coil pack connectors are in perfect condition, any sign of deterioration means you should replace them. They're the cause of sooo many problems further down the line.

 

 

hmm fuel filter didnt occur to me. will look into getting one of those.

 

the IC honestly is probably not in its best shape i was looking at a fmic on flat4online.co.uk (flat 4?? ) which i may look to invest in if not the miami gt smic.

 

sorry for the numpty q here but coil pack connectors is that the things under the cam cover? the 6 or so plug things?

also how to check if theyre on their way out? or is it just visually noticeable?

 

id like to have all the mechanical aspects sorted first before going for cosmetics really

[Homer]

the IC honestly is probably not in its best shape i was looking at a fmic on flat4online.co.uk (flat 4?? ) which i may look to invest in if not the Miami gt smic.

IMO the Miami Gt replacement smic is an excellent 'value for money' option over a knackered side mount. Provided you understand they are not as a good as a proper replacement side mount you can't complain at that price.

 

sorry for the numpty q here but coil pack connectors is that the things under the cam cover? the 6 or so plug things?

also how to check if theyre on their way out? or is it just visually noticeable?

 

They are the connectors that join the ignition wires to the coil packs (the 3 big packs connected to a pair of cylinders each). When you disconnect them there should be a white insert in a W shape, if these are split or look brittle then they should be replaced.

[Guest mk47]

IMO the Miami Gt replacement smic is an excellent 'value for money' option over a knackered side mount. Provided you understand they are not as a good as a proper replacement side mount you can't complain at that price.

 

 

 

They are the connectors that join the ignition wires to the coil packs (the 3 big packs connected to a pair of cylinders each). When you disconnect them there should be a white insert in a W shape, if these are split or look brittle then they should be replaced.

 

nice one mate will get the coil packs checked aswell when i get the plugs fitted. thanks for all the advice.. following my search if i dont find any results then take a peep over to the seriously fmic'd or seriously smic'd thread to follow shortly