86 Cressida need some info.

[montanasupra]

I found a 86 Cressida for sale in my area. it says needs valve work 5speed. Can anybody tell me what engine it may have? Whats a good price for it?

[badboysupra]

I found a 86 Cressida for sale in my area. it says needs valve work 5speed. Can anybody tell me what engine it may have? Whats a good price for it?

it has a 5MGE motor. ask for $200 :)


aite, peace.

[84ptype]

pick it up for as cheap as possible...then buy my good condition 85 top end from me...

[Rich64N]

Needs valve work??? Several possibilities:

- Burnt valve(s) - check with a compression tester. Should have 150-190 psi on each cylinder. Most expensive to fix.
- Sticky lifter (hydraulic lash adapter) - often running with Marvel Mystery Oil will fix
- Normal valve train noise (clicking) - they all do this
- Broken spring or bad lifter or rocker arm (unlikely)
- Worn out valve stem seals - smoke at startup

Same engine as MK II Supra, but attachments can be different (A/C, radiator, ....)

5-speed? Manual Cressies are rare (they do exist). That could be fun. Wagon or sedan? NADA gives the value in Seattle as (low, avg, high):
TOTAL PRICE $1,550 $2,275 $3,050

As it is broken I'd go to the low end.

I looked up a 84 Supra too:
TOTAL PRICE $2,200 $3,050 $3,975

[84ptype]

I say get it if you want it...
Diagnose the issue...then buy my 85 longblong if needed.
being a 5 speed it is kinda rare...and definitely could be fun.

[montanasupra]

ad said 1200 obo. thought that was high for problems. i only paid 350 for my 82 l type.

[Dakar2008]

i have a 86 5sp, whatever you do if you get it, don't part it out.

[Rich64N]

The prices I posted are what dealers have gotten; private sales are less.

[ra24man]

I daily drove an 86 MX73 for a few years...great car! Nothing like 5MGE reliability!