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by SFLee
Wed Jun 15, 2011 12:22 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Exhaust blowing URGENT need a replacement
Replies: 11
Views: 4008

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Exhaust blowing URGENT need a replacement

take it in to kwikfit :mrgreen: ask them to do a free diagnoisis and list what need replacing, and go away and think about it, that will tell you what you need

http://www.kwik-fit.com/exhaust-appointment.asp
by SFLee
Tue Jun 14, 2011 5:41 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Engine fans what size resistor
Replies: 2
Views: 200

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Engine fans what size resistor

i would of thought resistor

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but why not just connect it to drive the fan?

according to the bgb it use variable resistance to turn on and off fan

you can stick a ohm meter to change old fan resistance
by SFLee
Tue Jun 14, 2011 5:31 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: mot requirments
Replies: 13
Views: 1852

Re: mot requirments

i thought VT32 is the advisories notes and V32 is the daylight MOT MOT comes from the no longer existent Ministry Of Transport, but the name continues to apply to the inspection itself. The actual designation for the pass certificate is VT20, and failure is the VT30, with any advisories being the VT...
by SFLee
Tue Jun 14, 2011 11:44 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: AVCR not working - well properly anyway - any ideas?
Replies: 9
Views: 657

Re: AVCR not working - well properly anyway - any ideas?

that was year ago :mrgreen:

http://www.turbomr2.com/MR2/HowTo/APEXI ... VCR-03.htm

i follow these instruction, and found a nice clear road, while my mate driving, i fiddle with the setting, and set it from there
by SFLee
Tue Jun 14, 2011 11:27 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: AVCR not working - well properly anyway - any ideas?
Replies: 9
Views: 657

Re: AVCR not working - well properly anyway - any ideas?

i think it does a single click when ignition is on

depend where you mount it, that thing want dry, vibration free and away from heat,
by SFLee
Tue Jun 14, 2011 11:25 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: mot requirments
Replies: 13
Views: 1852

Re: mot requirments

i think they still fail you , example i can think of is rear fog lamp, import dont have them, but they fail you if you dont have a rear fog
by SFLee
Mon Jun 13, 2011 10:30 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] c.v joint I am a doofus
Replies: 1
Views: 261

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] c.v joint I am a doofus

you try the breaking car section under for sale?
i am sure james at 3s may have some spare,

if it is uprated cv then have to wait from usa
by SFLee
Mon Jun 13, 2011 9:51 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: AVCR not working - well properly anyway - any ideas?
Replies: 9
Views: 657

Re: AVCR not working - well properly anyway - any ideas?

http://turbomr2.com/MR2/HowTo/APEXI%20A ... VCR-02.htm

first picture

that should be connected and make clicking nosie when on boost
by SFLee
Mon Jun 13, 2011 8:14 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: AVCR not working - well properly anyway - any ideas?
Replies: 9
Views: 657

Re: AVCR not working - well properly anyway - any ideas?

it is rapid clicking, when it is controlling boost (but depend where you mounted it)

self learning dont usually work (it usually overboost)
by SFLee
Mon Jun 13, 2011 7:19 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: AVCR not working - well properly anyway - any ideas?
Replies: 9
Views: 657

Re: AVCR not working - well properly anyway - any ideas?

if it was pump in correctly before, then it should work ok

summer and winter is different, so if you set these in winter may need to readjust the setting

do you still hear it click when on boost,

also i remember it have 3 setting, A B and off, make sure you are running the setting
by SFLee
Mon Jun 13, 2011 1:09 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Tein superstreet drop links
Replies: 5
Views: 234

Re: Tein superstreet drop links

umm i think the problem can be incorrect height of the arb cause by shorter drop link , but i doubt it will cause steering problem on full lock if i remember correctly, the drop link is direct behind the coilover (center) and the only point that travel is where it meet the ARB, (coilover side is fix...
by SFLee
Mon Jun 13, 2011 9:37 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Exhaust manifold bolts
Replies: 4
Views: 316

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Exhaust manifold bolts

usually local toyota,
but not cheap, few quid a bolt and gasket beat ebay
by SFLee
Sun Jun 12, 2011 4:29 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: Lauren's AE86. Pics on page 13.
Replies: 941
Views: 44482

Re: Lauren's AE86. Pics on page 13.

cant you just get the dash retrim?
by SFLee
Sun Jun 12, 2011 3:34 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Tein superstreet drop links
Replies: 5
Views: 234

Re: Tein superstreet drop links

coilover one is shorter, (front)

you can get tein one (cost $$$)
or
you can get customone (or make it yourself)

also look at for sell section

and i think there is doc in knowlegebase about using mini one (shorter)

Ps: http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/kb.php?mode=article&k=85
last part
by SFLee
Sun Jun 12, 2011 3:27 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Exhaust manifold bolts
Replies: 4
Views: 316

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Exhaust manifold bolts

i think it is 9 bolt

but i doubt it is the bolt, either it is the gasket or manifold

and if it is leak from the exhaust manifold, you will know about it in performance
by SFLee
Sun Jun 12, 2011 3:22 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Better Battery!! ? ? ?
Replies: 18
Views: 1350

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Better Battery!! ? ? ?

2 x SPAL 12" fans
2 x SPAL 10" fans

depend which model :mrgreen: some spec sugguest it can draw upto 32 amp each
by SFLee
Sun Jun 12, 2011 3:21 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Longer wheel studs
Replies: 35
Views: 14413

Re: Longer wheel studs

if i remember correctly, you just tighten it with a wheel nut
the spindle should press into place so it will not free spin as you tighten it
by SFLee
Sat Jun 11, 2011 4:36 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Did toyota ever make. ..
Replies: 20
Views: 1170

Re: Did toyota ever make. ..

no,

but they did make caldina and most are auto
by SFLee
Thu Jun 09, 2011 1:40 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Supercharging 3sge - Help
Replies: 3
Views: 363

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Supercharging 3sge - Help

i think it been done before but cost alot and not alot of gain
so people go the usual choice

sell the car and buy a turbo
or down the transplant route

2 choice left

Turbo transplant
or
V6 Transplant
by SFLee
Thu Jun 09, 2011 1:33 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] FCD & Pressure Reg Advice...
Replies: 3
Views: 318

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] FCD & Pressure Reg Advice...

never put a fcd on a rev3 +, rev2 yes, but on a rev4 you will kill it

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