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When I bought the car, the speedo gauge was working okay, but as with some of my older cars, it would fluctuate wildly when cold, sometimes giving out and dropping to 0 mph for a few minutes (until it warmed up, or I was at lower speeds). So I replaced it a few months ago. That caused a...

So, my (general) mechanic and I had a simple job the other day: R&R the speedometer cable. The existing one would spaz out, and stop, so time for a fresh one. Simple enough...which obviously requires removing the gauge cluster on the dash. After that job was done, I noticed that in warming...

My background on turning wrenches includes single handedly r&ring a TR motor back in '02. I've also installed a T-5 Trans in a 240Z (hybrid project with a 327 V8) with a custom slave cylinder and clutch around the same time. So I've got sufficient mechanical capability when I put my mind to...

Now was the time to take a look at what cam I have, during the r&r of my new heads (installing Champion Irons). Nick Micale didn't know what cam had been installed (by his engine builder). He guessed it was a 206/206 cam, but he wasn't sure. Partially my fault, as we never discussed what cam...

Stock ----------- 3.791 liter 3791 cc (231.341 cu in) Bored 0.030 --------------- 235 cu in according to: www.jepistons.com/Catalogs/Automotive/Buick/Buick.aspx 3.851 liter 3851 cc 0.06 liters larger 60 cc larger 10 cc's larger/cylinder This is based on my calculations of: 231.341 divided by...

So now that I've got the Champion Irons on the way, I'm thinking now is the time to upgrade the cam as well. Nick wasn't too sure what was put in. He thought it might have been a 206/206, but it could be stock. I suppose I could have the lift tested, but that'd only be in the outside chance...

I feel it my duty to the TR Community to leave feedback about Nick Micale. And I’m going to say first thing – that I’m concerned. As a result of my post regarding my challenges with fuel pressure, and a relatively short couple negative comments about Nick, I’ve since had two fellow TR members...

I just bought an endoscope, and am trying to determine what pistons are in my motor. This is a photo of the screen of the camera, so it's extra grainy. These do not look forged to me, but could they be? Motor supposedly has less than 1K miles, and claimed to have forged pistons in it. In...

Alright...it's time I get to the bottom of this! I had my motor built by Nick Micale and he told me he installed (and hot wired) a DW300 or 301 (apparently they're the same) fuel pump at the time. But I'm having a very consistent issue with not being able to run above about 14 psi boost. What...

I did a quick search, and only found a post from years ago. Did search too hard, didn't search too long...but thought I'd make a post, after Googling elsewhere and finding what looks to be a fair comparison of oil filters. Years ago, I had seen a similar comparison, and the conclusion was...

Need a quick smidge o' help please. My TR didn't have the stock oil cooler on it when I bought it, and I've since acquired the parts to install it (along with a biggie filter adaptor ;)). I'm hoping someone can take some pics so I can see which lines connect to the cooler and to the proper...

See sig for set up. I *just* installed 80# injectors and TT chip hoping that was my problem; too small injectors...negative. And the problem is - I've got awesome power in 1st gear at 20 psi boost, but around the top of 2nd gear and by the time it's in 3rd, it's falling flat on the power, only...

I've posted my problem elsewhere, but with the recent discovery, am posting a new thread. A recap first: Attempted a poor man's ground wire upgrade to my DW301 hotwired fuel pump. 10-gauge wire to the FP ground wire near the tank, grounded to the alternator housing. Go for a WOT run, and...

While trying to hunt down a possible electrical gremlin, I noticed this disconnected sensor. What is it? Forgot. Reconnected it. So you know where you're looking, it's on the intake manifold, in the front, just below and to the right of the throttle body. You can see the Schrader valve of...

See attached pic. My afternoon project is to give my fuel pump (hot wired DW301) a good ground. To orient the viewer, the wires in my hand, from the bottom of the photo, are coming from the top of the fuel tank. That must be the fuel pump. Okay, so I want to ground the black wire; the one on the...

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I'm looking to buy the metal heater core line; the smaller diameter of the two, the one that connects to the intake manifold. See pic. Bonus pic included of why I need it!

...for an '86/'87 TR/GN. Mine either tele-transported to a parallel universe, or came off and fell out somewhere while out on the road.

I bought my '87 TR last year and it doesn't have heat. I've inspected the lever for the hot/cold adjustment, and it is working. It is opening/closing the door in the box near the firewall. There is another box close to the passenger fender with a vacuum line hooked up to it, and I don't think...

Here in my town of Fountain, CO...there isn't a lot of traffic by 9 pm. I just got my TR back last week with the new built trans installed and have yet to race anyone! The other day, I'm on my way to Walmart, and hit an intersection taking a left in the pole position, to find an STi with 3...