[Supras] 1987 NA BHG repair

[Sean Cavanaugh]

the SST is a standard 10mm hex wrench. you can buy these socket tips at napa even. if you had looked up the SST number in the back of the TSRM, you would have found exactly what it is. http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/TSRM/MK3/C/C_002.gif
now you know.
-Sean
 



> Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2006 09:16:57 -0500> From: TechFly at mn.rr.com> To: Supras at supras.com> Subject: [Supras] 1987 NA BHG repair> > Hey all;> > I have an 87 NA. I am trying to get the head gasket replaced, but have > a small problem. I need the tool to take it off. Looks like a > standard, but large hex wrench. The book says it is an SST > 09043-38100. I called my local Checker, but they were not sure what > that was. I called the local Toyota dealer, and they told me to go to > Snap-On. I could not find it there either. > > Does anyone know what size of hex bolt this is? I would like to get the > head off today so that I can find out if it needs to be machined. Also, > I was told that if I use the strait edge of a metal ruler to see if the > head is warped, that I would not really have to take it to be > tested/machined if the ruler shows it is true. Can I do that, or is > that a bad idea? > > Sorry for all the silly questions. I am relatively new to the whole > 'fix my own car' thing. Having a lot of fun, but making a mess. I need > to find a place to post some pics. The engine is disgustingly dirty. > The valve caps were not tightened down, and there is oil all over the > side of the engine. It has baked on, and thickened. There is oil all > over the spark plugs too.> > Anyway, thanks for any help. > > Jon> > _______________________________________________> Supras mailing list> Supras at supras.com> http://supras.com/mailman/listinfo/supras_supras.com
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