Hello from BC!

[OrangeSupraDrft]

Hello! I always browsed the website but finally decided to make an account! I own a 82 Terracotta Supra (L-Type?). It's my first car and i think there wicked little cars. I had a few problems with it since ive got it (radiators, random issues etc) but overall its been not a bad car. I would go drifting so maybe that doesnt help the situation but i would take it easier on it then other kids around here in their cars.... Since i got the car i replaced the front bumper with the newer style (84-86.5 Years) with the wrap around turn signals and re-painted it black along with the rear bumper and hatch. Didnt clearcoat it so its not looking the best after the sun has destroyed its look basically! The car i think sat for 5 years or something so its been driving around for a little bit until now. The engine im pretty sure blew a headgasket so im needing to replace that and the heads might be warped but im not sure. I scored on another parts supra for $200 and the engine might just work in that so hopefully i can do the engine swap then fix the current engine later! Anyways im going to try and throw up some pics of it. Missing it not being driveable haha.

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[JTWHR]

Hey
I visit this site a lot and saw your profile as a new post -- I met you not long ago when I came out and look at your car up in Glenrosa, I am in Kelowna. My sup' is in need of an alt ..... anyway welcome to the site.

[Rich64N]

You just missed the annual Vernon BC meet of Celicas and Supras. There are a few folks in your area. If you go to member list, then search, then advanced - you can put in Kelowna and BC into the location field.

Nice looking car. Yes, L-type (but the Canadian specs were different from the US spec - check your data plate on the firewall). Auto or manual? I'd do a compression test. It is easy, instructions and specs are in the TSRM. Warped heads are rare in the 5MGE (compared to the 7MGE). Head bolts can be reused but I recommend retapping the bolt holes and run a die on the bolts (10MM Allen) and torque to 65-70ft-lbs (not factory spec of 58).

Since you have an 82, see my sig for the 82-unique vacuum line diagrams (just added the link to my sig), and Sowsley's sig for the 82 manuals.

[OrangeSupraDrft]

JTWHR- Hey! Yeah i remember that! I always wondered what your white supra looked like and now i saw it, nice! Who knows maybe when i get both engines out of the two supra's then i could give you an alt. Thanks! Rich64N- Oh really, damn wish i could have made that! Yeah i figured it was a L-Type but at first i wasnt sure because everything else seemed different. It is a 5 speed, i will definetly get around to doing a compression test for sure. Thanks for all the info! Heres some more picture's if they work...

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[stealth_5mge]

welcome to the forum! I used to live in kelowna beore i moved up to Fort St. John for work. there are some really great roads in that area for some "spirited driving" just outside of town. Good luck with the car. a well maintained MkII will be fun and reliable.

[JTWHR]

What size is your engine? 22R ? or 5m-ge If you need a hand with some of the work on your ride look me up 250-979-7202 Jt

[OrangeSupraDrft]

@stealth 5mge- Yeah there are definetly some great roads to drive on here for sure for drifting or even just takin it easy. Westside road is a nice drive but you definetly gotta look out for bad drivers that almost come into your lane... @JTWHR- The engine is the standard supra engine 5MGE, thanks for the offer!

[alanson01]

hey sounds like you are doing the same as me i am currently in vernon and am in the process of doing an engine swap my self. nice job