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by mk1 dal
Sat Nov 27, 2010 6:54 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Coolant pipes Stainless ?
Replies: 5
Views: 750

Re: Coolant pipes Stainless ?

hi .i have had a few experience with these pipes and while the tank is out i would have a good look at them . this is how bad they can corrode . http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss20/mk1dal/Picture041.jpg i had to repair them using rubber pipe it did the trick http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss...
by mk1 dal
Fri Nov 05, 2010 2:55 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Engine Rebuild Parts/Cost?
Replies: 19
Views: 13330

Re: Engine Rebuild Parts/Cost?

hi i have built 2 a4ge engines now , i had piston rings fail on number 1 and 4 ports this is what i found . http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss20/mk1dal/mr2378.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss20/mk1dal/mr2378.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss20/mk1dal/mr2380.jpg the second build w...
by mk1 dal
Sat Jun 19, 2010 11:38 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Removing front wings...
Replies: 6
Views: 697

Re: Removing front wings...

hi , opps i know who i am (that would be gary ) should have hit enter after goodluck . its not that bad to do at all , just warning you on the common problems you will incounter when changing wings . i have rebuilt 7 mk1s in the last 18 months and only one of the cars wings came off without snaping ...
by mk1 dal
Sat Jun 19, 2010 10:14 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Removing front wings...
Replies: 6
Views: 697

Re: Removing front wings...

hi , the bumper and valance bolts can be a sod they nearly always snap of when you remove them . they are fixed to a shaped plate ,if they snap drill out the old ones and tack weld new 6 mm bolts back on . the last car i restored the plates where rusted out so i plasma cut new profiled plates using ...
by mk1 dal
Sat May 29, 2010 1:50 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: After selling my restoration project....
Replies: 8
Views: 1018

Re: After selling my restoration project....

hi , these are some pics of the engine work i have done in the past

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gary :thumleft:
by mk1 dal
Fri May 14, 2010 11:24 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: supercharger V's N/A
Replies: 16
Views: 2132

Re: supercharger V's N/A

hi , personally i would go with with the charger for fun , speed and scare factor if you fit the mods it will be scary fast :twisted: and a joy to drive on track and put a big smile on your face a you pass alot more expensive cars and supposedley faster cars than the soooo under rated mk1 . if you f...
by mk1 dal
Mon May 10, 2010 12:18 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: supercharger V's N/A
Replies: 16
Views: 2132

Re: supercharger V's N/A

hi , you are right in what you said , the tvis sounds great and the punch you get from it is exciting , one of my cars does have the s1 janspeed system and it sounds awesome if not loud but adds to the going fast effect , but for the track has this lad wants it for the charger will win hands down on...
by mk1 dal
Sun May 09, 2010 9:09 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: supercharger V's N/A
Replies: 16
Views: 2132

Re: supercharger V's N/A

hi , i have both and would drive the charger over the n,a anyday off the week, there isnt much differance to 50 mph but after that the charger comes in to its own with the torque, it just pulls and pulls :D and will leave the n,a for dead , uprate the suspension and fit bigger pully kit and you have...
by mk1 dal
Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:18 am
Forum: Spotted
Topic: blue mk1 cat and fiddle sat night 12th
Replies: 2
Views: 327

Re: blue mk1 cat and fiddle sat night 12th

\:D/ hi you were in white mk2 ,nice looking motor. I have just done a nut and bolt rebuilt on the car and now enjoying the fruits of my labour ,fantastic car should have bought years ago :thumleft: .

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