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by redmr89
Thu Nov 05, 2009 11:05 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: super advans? yay or nay?
Replies: 24
Views: 2822

Re: super advans? yay or nay?

im not a fan. i think theres much better looking wheel about
by redmr89
Wed Nov 04, 2009 12:34 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Easiest way to empty a fuel tank
Replies: 15
Views: 889

Re: Easiest way to empty a fuel tank

go for a drive , put some iron maiden on and put your foot down. it normally empties my tank quick enough.... :thumleft: :lol:
by redmr89
Sun Nov 01, 2009 12:15 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: my 365@wheels rev2 mr2 turbo
Replies: 6
Views: 1120

Re: my 365@wheels rev2 mr2 turbo

i think uve just convinced me that i should get my wheels painted white. they look awesome on a red car. :thumleft:
by redmr89
Wed Oct 28, 2009 5:22 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: lower compresion since hg fitted
Replies: 13
Views: 549

Re: lower compresion since hg fitted

yep. cranked it a few times useing the crank pulley nut.
by redmr89
Wed Oct 28, 2009 3:15 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: lower compresion since hg fitted
Replies: 13
Views: 549

Re: lower compresion since hg fitted

and yes i mean psi.
by redmr89
Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:47 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: lower compresion since hg fitted
Replies: 13
Views: 549

Re: lower compresion since hg fitted

well i did find a faulty water pump while i had the head off. so yes the water has stoped disapeering. this was the ad for the hg... "GASKET PART #C4314-040 AND ARP HEAD STUDS PART #203-4204. THIS GASKET FITS ALL 3SGTE TURBO'S 1989-97. THICKNESS IS 0.040 INCH WITH 87 MM BORE . THE GENUINE ARP 1...
by redmr89
Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:23 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: lower compresion since hg fitted
Replies: 13
Views: 549

Re: lower compresion since hg fitted

hi bob. this is the story.. i had between 115 and 125 across my cylinders and was overheating , and blowing coolant out my overflow. but only after long runs or high boost runs, so i guessed it was hg. but after fitting a cometic hg ,arp's and replaicing a faulty water pump its now running fine but ...
by redmr89
Sun Oct 25, 2009 7:48 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: lower compresion since hg fitted
Replies: 13
Views: 549

lower compresion since hg fitted

had a few problems lately with overheating, losing water, low compresion , blowing coolant out the expansion tank etc. so wipped the head off, had it checked and refitted with cometic hg and arp's. torqued to 65lbft five times. now it runs fine and doesnt blow water out etc. but now showing 75lb ft ...
by redmr89
Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:02 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] aarrrrggggggg leaking water pump. im going to hang myself.....
Replies: 5
Views: 424

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] aarrrrggggggg leaking water pump. im going to hang myself.....

cheers guys. got a new one today. now fitted and running.
by redmr89
Sun Oct 18, 2009 6:13 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] aarrrrggggggg leaking water pump. im going to hang myself.....
Replies: 5
Views: 424

[Mk2] [Turbo] aarrrrggggggg leaking water pump. im going to hang myself.....

just rebuilt engine with metal hg, arps etc. and stupidly didnt replaice the water pump. now ive got a leak from a hole on the side of it. (arrowed) http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa57/redmr89/engine%20stripped/DSCF0095-1.jpg now all the posts ive read in the search facility are saying knackered...
by redmr89
Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:03 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: manifold gasket
Replies: 6
Views: 342

Re: manifold gasket

there metal. why not just re-use the exising one?
by redmr89
Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:08 am
Forum: Past Events
Topic: NORTH EAST Power Shootout / Rolling Road Day
Replies: 21
Views: 10400

Re: NORTH EAST Power Shootout / Rolling Road Day

aaaarrrrgggggg why do i always have to work weekends.. :(

i'll be watching this thread for the results.

and should hell freeze over and i get the day off. i'll be there.
by redmr89
Tue Oct 06, 2009 12:11 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Check out my photoshop treatment :)
Replies: 12
Views: 899

Re: Check out my photoshop treatment :)

i liked the black spokes. and the black spoiler reminds me of a bomex drift wing. that would look good.

not too sure on the graphics tho. id spend my money on other things to get it track prepd .

maybe you have already.. whats your specs?
by redmr89
Sun Oct 04, 2009 10:37 pm
Forum: Driving Experiences
Topic: My European Roadtrip - Picture Heavy, Text Light
Replies: 14
Views: 10684

Re: My European Roadtrip - Picture Heavy, Text Light

great pics. thanks for sharing.
by redmr89
Sun Oct 04, 2009 12:29 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Things To Do When...
Replies: 8
Views: 915

Re: Things To Do When...

change the cams to some rev3 ones.. or something wilder.
by redmr89
Sat Oct 03, 2009 10:29 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Grooved disc brake question
Replies: 10
Views: 846

Re: Grooved disc brake question

i cant think of the direction. but the idea of them is so when u put ur foot on the brake the pad pushed the water out of the groove.

ie clearing the disk of water faster and giving better brakeing.

so im thinking right to left
by redmr89
Sat Oct 03, 2009 10:25 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Engine Removal
Replies: 5
Views: 518

Re: Engine Removal

youve got a crane?? i thought it was always a test to see if you could get it done with just a trolley jack. :-k :D
by redmr89
Fri Oct 02, 2009 6:31 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Harmonic balancer.. balancing question
Replies: 19
Views: 1904

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Harmonic balancer.. balancing question

hi guys.. and yes i am aware this thread is old. now dont say i dont use the search function.. im thinking of putting a light weight crank pulley on the car when i rebuild it. my thoughts are to reduce rotating mass (or watever its called.) but after reading this thread im not too sure. whats the cu...
by redmr89
Fri Oct 02, 2009 1:27 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: water pump gaskets.... why cant i find them anywhere?
Replies: 13
Views: 973

Re: water pump gaskets.... why cant i find them anywhere?

the thing in the pic is the water pump. (which fits inside a houseing) ive got that gasket, the one i was askin about was the pump houseing to block. which is just an o-ring.

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