[Supras] Problems....

Mon Mar 26 21:18:53 CST 2007

NGK copper in an otherwise stock form.

On Mon, Mar 26, 2007 at 08:01:35PM -0700, Harley wrote:
> So... I found out the problem. I found some time to start tearing into my 
> supra... didn't have to go too far... The spark plugs were messed up... 
> reeeeally messed up. They were NGK Iridiums. They were ashed to the point 
> were they wouldn't spark at high rpm. I replaced them with Bosch platinums 
> and now she runs OK... She is still hesitating during boost. and she pops 
> more often. I checked codes and it never spat any out. I checked all the 
> hoses and they are just fine, i even replaced a few just in case. Any 
> suggestion on a good spark plug?
> 
> - Harley (87t)
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Hacker J" <jonbhacker at yahoo.com>
> To: <supras at supras.com>
> Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2007 2:17 PM
> Subject: Re: [Supras] Problems....
> 
> 
> >
> > Cold start injector is only powered when the starter is cranking, so I 
> > doubt its your problem.
> > I would check the ECU temperature sensor in the thermostat housing.
> >
> > For the "putting" problem, have you checked for any codes? It sounds to me 
> > like it could be a boost leak from a cracked hose somewhere in the 
> > intercooler plumbing. A very common failure is the hose attached to the 
> > turbo compressor output. It sits under the exhaust manifold and is very 
> > hard to see/check without removing the 'accordion' hose.
> >
> > Jon 90T
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> >
> > - Harley(87t)
> >
> > Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
> > From: Rockey Fox <supr91tt at yahoo.com>
> > Precedence: list
> > MIME-Version: 1.0
> > To: Harley <CoolGuyHB at socal.rr.com>, Supras at supras.com
> > Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2007 17:09:58 -0800 (PST)
> > Message-ID: <989620.89599.qm at web51613.mail.yahoo.com>
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> > Subject: Re: [Supras] Problems....
> > Message: 2
> >
> >
> > Even with new rebuilt turbo, and relatively new rebuild on engine I think 
> > the cold start injector stays engaged a bit long rough idle and black 
> > smoke) when I don't allow 5 minutes of warm up before boosting. Runs 
> > terribly rich when I boost out of the parking lot after work at 40 degrees 
> > (it's winter in Atlanta) but after war up all is normal....
> >
> > hth,
> > Rockey 91T
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: Harley <CoolGuyHB at socal.rr.com>
> > To: Supras at supras.com
> > Sent: Friday, February 9, 2007 3:59:12 PM
> > Subject: [Supras] Problems....
> >
> > I took my 87 supra out the other day. Went about 8 miles and parked it at 
> > the store. I came out, started her up and started to leave. As soon as 
> > pulled out into the street and gave it some gas she just putted rapidly 
> > until I got over 3000 rpms. Shifted into 2nd and she did the same thing. 
> > She runs fine when its in high rpms. Then she putts when I boost anything 
> > over 5 lbs. I know the turbo was going out but would that effect the car 
> > at low rpms? She also has a rough idle. During idle it will miss here and 
> > there. Its not a steady miss though.
> >
> > Any idea what it may be?
> >
> > - Harley(87t)
> > _______________________________________________
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> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
> > From: "Jeff Mohler" <speedtoys.racing at gmail.com>
> > Precedence: list
> > MIME-Version: 1.0
> > Cc: Supras at supras.com
> > To: Harley <CoolGuyHB at socal.rr.com>
> > References: <006b01c74c8d$26c605c0$0a00a8c0 at computer>
> > In-Reply-To: <006b01c74c8d$26c605c0$0a00a8c0 at computer>
> > Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2007 02:09:17 +0000
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> > Subject: Re: [Supras] Problems....
> > Message: 3
> >
> >
> > You sure you didnt end up with MY supra all of a sudden?
> >
> > ;)
> >
> > On 2/9/07, Harley <CoolGuyHB at socal.rr.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> I took my 87 supra out the other day. Went about 8 miles and parked it at
> >> the store. I came out, started her up and started to leave. As soon as
> >> pulled out into the street and gave it some gas she just putted rapidly
> >> until I got over 3000 rpms. Shifted into 2nd and she did the same thing. 
> >> She
> >> runs fine when its in high rpms. Then she putts when I boost anything 
> >> over 5
> >> lbs. I know the turbo was going out but would that effect the car at low
> >> rpms? She also has a rough idle. During idle it will miss here and there.
> >> Its not a steady miss though.
> >>
> >> Any idea what it may be?
> >>
> >> - Harley(87t)
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> Supras mailing list
> >> Supras at supras.com
> >> http://supras.com/mailman/listinfo/supras_supras.com
> >>
> >
> >
> > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
> > From: "Michael Bringle" <squeak at CygnusX1.net>
> > Precedence: list
> > MIME-Version: 1.0
> > Cc: Supras at supras.com
> > To: "'Jeff Mohler'" <speedtoys.racing at gmail.com>
> > References: <006b01c74c8d$26c605c0$0a00a8c0 at computer>
> >    <a969fbd10702091809v5612a2aycfdfb7b3314f58ad at mail.gmail.com>
> > In-Reply-To: <a969fbd10702091809v5612a2aycfdfb7b3314f58ad at mail.gmail.com>
> > Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2007 18:35:22 -0800
> > Message-ID: <00d001c74cbc$1d5b3df0$6601a8c0 at Pandora>
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> > Subject: Re: [Supras] Problems....
> > Message: 4
> >
> >
> > No, his headlights work :)
> >
> > -Mike
> > 89T BST++
> > http://www.CygnusX1.net/supra
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: supras-bounces at supras.com [mailto:supras-bounces at supras.com] On 
> > Behalf
> > Of Jeff Mohler
> > Sent: Friday, February 09, 2007 6:09 PM
> > To: Harley
> > Cc: Supras at supras.com
> > Subject: Re: [Supras] Problems....
> >
> > You sure you didnt end up with MY supra all of a sudden?
> >
> > ;)
> >
> > On 2/9/07, Harley <CoolGuyHB at socal.rr.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> I took my 87 supra out the other day. Went about 8 miles and parked it at
> >> the store. I came out, started her up and started to leave. As soon as
> >> pulled out into the street and gave it some gas she just putted rapidly
> >> until I got over 3000 rpms. Shifted into 2nd and she did the same thing.
> > She
> >> runs fine when its in high rpms. Then she putts when I boost anything 
> >> over
> > 5
> >> lbs. I know the turbo was going out but would that effect the car at low
> >> rpms? She also has a rough idle. During idle it will miss here and there.
> >> Its not a steady miss though.
> >>
> >> Any idea what it may be?
> >>
> >> - Harley(87t)
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> Supras mailing list
> >> Supras at supras.com
> >> http://supras.com/mailman/listinfo/supras_supras.com
> >>
> > _______________________________________________
> > Supras mailing list
> > Supras at supras.com
> > http://supras.com/mailman/listinfo/supras_supras.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
> > From: "Jeff Mohler" <speedtoys.racing at gmail.com>
> > Precedence: list
> > MIME-Version: 1.0
> > Cc: Supras at supras.com
> > To: "Michael Bringle" <squeak at cygnusx1.net>
> > References: <006b01c74c8d$26c605c0$0a00a8c0 at computer>
> >    <a969fbd10702091809v5612a2aycfdfb7b3314f58ad at mail.gmail.com>
> >    <00d001c74cbc$1d5b3df0$6601a8c0 at Pandora>
> > In-Reply-To: <00d001c74cbc$1d5b3df0$6601a8c0 at Pandora>
> > Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2007 02:51:25 +0000
> > Message-ID: <a969fbd10702091851i52887528y6bee97da7dfab61c at mail.gmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
> > Subject: Re: [Supras] Problems....
> > Message: 5
> >
> >
> > Bastard.
> >
> > On 2/10/07, Michael Bringle <squeak at cygnusx1.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> No, his headlights work :)
> >>
> >> -Mike
> >> 89T BST++
> >> http://www.CygnusX1.net/supra
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: supras-bounces at supras.com [mailto:supras-bounces at supras.com] On
> >> Behalf
> >> Of Jeff Mohler
> >> Sent: Friday, February 09, 2007 6:09 PM
> >> To: Harley
> >> Cc: Supras at supras.com
> >> Subject: Re: [Supras] Problems....
> >>
> >> You sure you didnt end up with MY supra all of a sudden?
> >>
> >> ;)
> >>
> >> On 2/9/07, Harley <CoolGuyHB at socal.rr.com> wrote:
> >> >
> >> > I took my 87 supra out the other day. Went about 8 miles and parked it
> >> at
> >> > the store. I came out, started her up and started to leave. As soon as
> >> > pulled out into the street and gave it some gas she just putted rapidly
> >> > until I got over 3000 rpms. Shifted into 2nd and she did the same 
> >> > thing.
> >> She
> >> > runs fine when its in high rpms. Then she putts when I boost anything
> >> over
> >> 5
> >> > lbs. I know the turbo was going out but would that effect the car at 
> >> > low
> >> > rpms? She also has a rough idle. During idle it will miss here and
> >> there.
> >> > Its not a steady miss though.
> >> >
> >> > Any idea what it may be?
> >> >
> >> > - Harley(87t)
> >> > _______________________________________________
> >> > Supras mailing list
> >> > Supras at supras.com
> >> > http://supras.com/mailman/listinfo/supras_supras.com
> >> >
> >> _______________________________________________
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> >> Supras at supras.com
> >> http://supras.com/mailman/listinfo/supras_supras.com
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
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