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by princess_slc22
Thu Oct 14, 2010 10:17 pm
Forum: Trader Feedback
Topic: Lewis Jay
Replies: 2
Views: 697

Lewis Jay

I recently had my car MOT'd and serviced by Lewis (at quite short notice) and I would just like to say how much of a great guy he is and what a fantasic service he provides. It's really nice to have someone that knows so much about MR2's look at and work on your car. And i'm glad i've found somebody...
by princess_slc22
Wed Apr 28, 2010 4:44 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Help!! I'm broken down!!
Replies: 15
Views: 1356

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Help!! I'm broken down!!

Hey guys, car is sorted now. Apparently there was an air lock in the system somewhere, they flushed it out and all is fine now. And there are no leaks as far as i can see. :D Still going to keep an eye on the needle just in case but all seems ok, thank goodness... ...So the V6 is going back into the...
by princess_slc22
Mon Apr 26, 2010 9:20 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Help!! I'm broken down!!
Replies: 15
Views: 1356

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Help!! I'm broken down!!

I put some in the overflow first and when the metal one had cooled down a little i put some in there too
Really hope there isnt any damage to the engine.
If so i will be forced to drop a 3.0l v6 in there... sigh.
by princess_slc22
Mon Apr 26, 2010 12:53 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Help!! I'm broken down!!
Replies: 15
Views: 1356

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Help!! I'm broken down!!

Nope didnt top up the radiator just the one that says engine coolant - the one that's tucked away and bloody hard to pour water into without spilling it everywhere! And as for bleeding i know nothing about it. (amateur here) Called a garage up today ( right near where my car is currently parked up a...
by princess_slc22
Sat Apr 24, 2010 11:00 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Help!! I'm broken down!!
Replies: 15
Views: 1356

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Help!! I'm broken down!!

Thanks for that. I've left it at a friends house nearby and got a lift home, will have to call a garage up on monday and see if they can look at it.
Always breaks down on a bloody weekend!! :(
by princess_slc22
Sat Apr 24, 2010 9:30 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Help!! I'm broken down!!
Replies: 15
Views: 1356

[Mk2] [NA] Help!! I'm broken down!!

Hey guys, just wondering if anyone can help me at all. Lately my engine temperature needle has been dancing around, going to the top and back down to the middle really fast, then dropping down to the bottom and then back to the middle really fast. This made me think it wasnt over heating. The last f...
by princess_slc22
Thu Oct 15, 2009 5:33 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] no reverse!! :(
Replies: 2
Views: 338

[Mk2] [NA] no reverse!! :(

Hey guys, hope you are all well! Just wondering if anyone can give me any pointers on this - since yesterday I can't get my car into revers! It just won't go into gear, feels like its jammed. Its never done this before and came totally out of the blue. I know my clutch is slipping, would this have a...
by princess_slc22
Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:31 pm
Forum: Past Events
Topic: :: Japan North 2009 - Haigh Hall, Wigan - 16/08/09 ::
Replies: 48
Views: 6466

Re: :: Japan North 2009 - Haigh Hall, Wigan - 16/08/09 ::

Failed emmissions :( think its the lambda sensor but can't be sure. Everything else was fine!
by princess_slc22
Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:23 pm
Forum: Past Events
Topic: :: Japan North 2009 - Haigh Hall, Wigan - 16/08/09 ::
Replies: 48
Views: 6466

Re: :: Japan North 2009 - Haigh Hall, Wigan - 16/08/09 ::

Lol! You are the grill witches! Next time I see you I'm keeping my eye on mine!!
by princess_slc22
Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:06 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Need a word of advice if poss regarding mot and insurance
Replies: 9
Views: 602

Re: Need a word of advice if poss regarding mot and insurance

It failed on co2 and hydrocarbon so it probably is the lambda sensor. Is this a diy job for someone who knows nothing lol
by princess_slc22
Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:02 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Need a word of advice if poss regarding mot and insurance
Replies: 9
Views: 602

Re: Need a word of advice if poss regarding mot and insurance

Thanks for all the replies guys!
Got my windscreen fixed, excess was £60 and no they didnt ask to see an mot thank god!!
However i had the mot today and it failed emissions :( gonna go pick it up in a bit and see exactly what the problem is as i have no idea about emmisions lol. 8-[
by princess_slc22
Mon Aug 17, 2009 3:29 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Need a word of advice if poss regarding mot and insurance
Replies: 9
Views: 602

Need a word of advice if poss regarding mot and insurance

Hi all, just looking for a quick word of advice - my mot was due last week and iv only just realised (duh) but the problem is that I have a huge crack in my windscreen that I am in the process of getting sorted. Everyone has told me to go through the insurance as the excess would work out cheaper th...
by princess_slc22
Sun Feb 15, 2009 1:40 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Brake problem? :(
Replies: 5
Views: 450

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Brake problem? :(

Thanks guys, just had the other front caliper replaced last august coz it failed the mot lol :( guess it was only a matter of time before this one went too. If i could afford it id just replace them all & pads too, not cheap these calipers! I got my last one from brakes international, £157.40 th...
by princess_slc22
Sun Feb 15, 2009 12:48 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Brake problem? :(
Replies: 5
Views: 450

[Mk2] [NA] Brake problem? :(

Hey guys, just wondering if anyone can help :) Last night i heard a clicking/dripping noise coming from behind my front drivers side wheel when i parked up. Went to check and i could smell burning coming from it and it was really hot. Checked the others and they were fine. Today i went down the road...
by princess_slc22
Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:50 am
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: first pics of her
Replies: 24
Views: 1951

Re: first pics of her

Im pretty sure i've seen that third one (the modded one) in Bolton, towards the end of 2007... at the cinema car park near me :) recognise the mods and the reg, was it you??
It did stand out defo :)
And loving your new car too!
by princess_slc22
Thu Jan 08, 2009 5:07 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: Broken down blue mk2 near Tesco Horwich, Bolton
Replies: 0
Views: 245

Broken down blue mk2 near Tesco Horwich, Bolton

Zircon blue rev 1/2 broken down near Tesco in Horwich, Bolton.
Well at least i think you had broken down, hazards were on and the engine lid was up!
Was gonna pull in behind you but it looked like there was nobody in the car??
Hope everythings ok :(
by princess_slc22
Sat Jan 03, 2009 12:16 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Indicator flashing really fast??
Replies: 7
Views: 792

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Indicator flashing really fast??

fixed this now, the wire had been ripped out of the bulb socket thing when the light got pushed out in the accident, bulb was fine :) bit of tape and now my indicator flashes normally instead of it looking like its on speed. Thanks for the help guys :thumleft:
by princess_slc22
Sun Dec 28, 2008 12:15 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Indicator flashing really fast??
Replies: 7
Views: 792

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Indicator flashing really fast??

Thanks rob :D he was happy to be back in time for christmas lol. No, the 3rd party's insurance company said that they'd only pay for 50% of the damage, because of the dispute over liability, so i had the bodywork repaired instead of replaced as i just couldnt afford it. Only very slighty dented on t...
by princess_slc22
Sat Dec 27, 2008 10:08 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Indicator flashing really fast??
Replies: 7
Views: 792

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Indicator flashing really fast??

Yes Shinobi is back!!! Thanks for asking :)
Still a little dented (bodywork and pride!) but with a brand new set of 18" alloys and tyres :D
Its horrible not being able to drive for so long when your '2 is looking at you saying "drive me" lol.

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