Dome Light PSA

I know a lot of you already know about the replacement dome lights, but as a PSA for those who don't, you can get yourself a brand spanking new dome light from Toyota (or eBay). You just won't find it under the mk2 EPC, I chose mine from a 1987 Camry but there's several vehicles that used this. PN pictured. I am unaware if they come in any other colors. Plug and play, fade out works the same as original.

                             

Doing a lot of work on the Automotive Apparel and Gift Shop lately so give it a look, and possibly a save if you like!

Reproduction Knob Covers

JP3 Motorsports has some new reproduction parts available!

These headlight motor knob cover caps are available HERE

Please be sure to check out all the other goodies JP3 carries for the MKII Supra here:
JP3 Motorsports

 

Fuel Leak

The fun never ends with 35+ year old cars. Sprung a leak from the fuel pressure damper. $116 later, I got a new one from Toyota themselves.

 

Back to Basics

Routine O2 sensor replacement on the '86.

 

Christmas Eve

Photoshoot with my prides and joy (and pain lol)

 

Happy Holidays!

 

Radio EQ Wiring Fun Times

Slowly but surely making progress on wiring the JDM AE101 Corolla Equalizer to the USDM Corolla head unit. Got 2, maybe 3 wires mismatched (illumination and stuff), so it turns on and is confirmed to work but need to fine tune the wiring to work as intended. This is my boyfriend's project mainly, as I am not a wiring person lol. 

 

Worth It

Took my time fixing this Princess, but it was definitely worth it!

 

More Cleaning & Prep

Now is the best time to get everything taken care of that is difficult to reach when the intake manifold is installed. Hoses, fuel filter, etc.

 

5MGE Head Install

Cylinder block prep consists of plugging as much as possible to prevent debris falling into block. And scraping and cleaning the gasket mating surface with various tools like razors, plastic scrapers, etc. I try not to use power tools or anything that could possibly warp the edge of the cylinder bore, creating more issues. It's very tedious but it works. Then I vacuumed out any debris that fell into the cylinders.

 

Cylinder Head Prep

I always bag and tag important bolts and pieces, like what is used on the head. I number each baggie with the rockers and lash adjusters for camshaft side (exhaust or intake) and cylinder number to keep the cam lobes from wearing unevenly. And then I coat the hell out of the metal cam tower gaskets with copper spray to prevent oil seepage.

 

Cleaning, Painting & Repairing