[Supras] Supras Digest, Vol 37, Issue 7

Jim Jobe jjobe2 at supratech.org
Tue Jan 2 13:23:10 CST 2007


Buy new ones.

On Tue, Jan 02, 2007 at 11:17:55AM -0800, Rockey Fox wrote:
> It's a PITA and most likely due to the threads in the aluminum head stripping out. I installed heli-coil inserts in mine when I replaced the exhaust manifold gasket with the engine in the car and ended up buying a 90 degree drill motor to get to the rear holes to drill for the inserts. 
> I haven't yet discovered a way to keep my turbo mounting nuts tight either if anyone has suggestions?
> 
> Rockey 91T
> 
> D P <darnsuprat at hotmail.com> wrote: After all the work i've done to my supra in the last month, i think I now 
> have a leak in the exhaust somewhere. My wife and I could smell exhaust 
> fumes while driving.  I can't hear any leaks but what I did notice was some 
> white areas where the exhaust is bolted on to the engine.  I figure it's the 
> exhaust gasket.
> Has anyone experienced this?  How hard is it to change that gasket on a 
> turbo?
> 
> Thanks
> Darren
> 92T 5-Speed White Package
> Canadian Model in Florida
> 
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