[Supras] Worth of '90 with BHG

[berniek at technicaldevelop.com]

PS:  If the buyer wants to install a metal HG, I have a 10" motor driven 
lapping plate adapted to a DC gearhead motor to turn at about 60 RPM for 
lapping the block (you will need your own straightedge and a 12V power 
source).  If sold to someone I don't know I will need a $75 refundable 
deposit for the lapping plate.  I'll include a can of Clover lapping 
compound.    The valves seal fine and there is no oil smoke so the stem 
seals are OK.  You can take off the cams so all the valves are closed 
and have the head surfaced.  Just get the shims and buckets back in the 
same places afterwards.  I'll include new cam front seals.

         BernieK


berniek at technicaldevelop.com wrote:
> I've gotten good advice of several group participants I have exchanged 
> mails with to repair the BHG in my '90T before selling it.  However, 
> my other half thinks our lives are complicated enough, given my work 
> schedule and other considerations, and we disagree about repairing it 
> first.  I have no time, and will need to get the job done outside.  I 
> have both a stock and Cometic gasket for it and a set of ARP studs.
>
> So, I'm looking for a consensus of what the car is worth as-is.  
> Everything works, except the gas gauge sender at about a half tank 
> (easy fix by bending rheostat arm without tank removal).  Its all 
> stock except for piping the waste gate actuator to the 3000 pipe for 
> another 2# boost.  Engine ran strong before BHG.  Everything else in 
> the drivetrain is perfect.  I'm a senior citizen and have been gentle 
> with the car.  Never done burnouts, speedshifting, or popping the 
> clutch.  Cosmetically, the interior is perfect except for welting on 
> the driver's side seatback exposed on one side from sliding in and out 
> of the car.  There is some cracking on the vinyl driver's door top 
> trim from my left elbow.  Front tires are almost brand new Dunlop P4 
> performance, rears are the same about 40% worn.  The paint is very 
> good as it was always garaged.  There are small dings in the left 
> front front fender (brake handle on my 10 speed bike fell on it), one 
> very small ding on the right rear near the power antenna.  There are 
> some very small rust bubbles above the left rear wheel, no perforation.
>
> Mileage is 156K.  Mobil 1 has been used since I bought it in 1992 with 
> about 45K on it.  It presently has a Pacesetter exhaust, good for 
> midrange torque, but not extreme top end.  Has always passed NJ 
> inspection.  It is a 5 speed targa.  A transmission bearing was 
> replaced at 60K under warranty, and dealer talked me intoa new clutch 
> (not really needed).
>
>
> It is located in Morris County NJ, and can be driven about 10 miles, 
> at which point coolant needs to be added.  It is presently 
> unregistered.  I'm looking to sell it before the winter snow comes.
>
> Any and all opinions would be appreciated.  Thanks.
>
>
>          BernieK
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