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by mk1 dal
Tue Jun 04, 2013 5:10 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: new projet 2 tone
Replies: 24
Views: 3199

Re: new projet 2 tone

hi , got some new wheels and side repeaters and its transformed the look of the car :D , a few pics at the tatton show last weekend . http://imageshack.us/a/img692/6739/copyofpicture1862.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img829/2338/picture1876.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img405/4817/picture1883p.jpg http:/...
by mk1 dal
Sun May 19, 2013 10:43 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: new projet 2 tone
Replies: 24
Views: 3199

Re: new projet 2 tone

had a full day sunday getting it ready for tatton show . removed and painted all black trims and wipers arms in satin black, repainted the mirrors white , fitted gold pin stripes over the blue and then mopped the white to a super shine . fitting new number plates Monday a few pics http://imageshack....
by mk1 dal
Wed May 08, 2013 5:05 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Window clonk
Replies: 4
Views: 430

Re: Window clonk

hi , im 99% sure it will be the gear on the motor having missing teeth and its a very common problem . you can replace the gear it slides off the motor shaft once you get the motor out off the door . the gear in question . http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss20/mk1dal/Picture1625_zpsd036c666.jpg ht...
by mk1 dal
Sun Apr 28, 2013 12:12 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: neil turbos mk1 re birth
Replies: 10
Views: 1303

Re: neil turbos mk1 re birth

hi all , the project has left the building horarrrrrrrrrrrrr and Neil is very very happy with the car and tbh its looks brand new and looks outstanding ,i want this car so bad and so does everybody who has seen it on the industrial estate ,a epic mk1 and sounds gorgeous as Neil demonstrated on the p...
by mk1 dal
Thu Apr 25, 2013 12:15 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: neil turbos mk1 re birth
Replies: 10
Views: 1303

Re: neil turbos mk1 re birth

hi all , red and white now there's an idea :-k but wrong this time mate but it is a two tone and the pics don't do it justice at all and its not even been mopped yet ,i really don't want to give Neil this car back i love it . :lol: . the car is almost built :-D pics of car after 8 coats of primer ht...
by mk1 dal
Wed Apr 24, 2013 3:26 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: neil turbos mk1 re birth
Replies: 10
Views: 1303

neil turbos mk1 re birth

hi all . this new project is Neils 400+ bhp sprint road car and its stupid quick but it always lacked in looks what it has in pure petrol heaven power . around 6 weeks ago Neil dropped is car off with loads of body kit bits witch included a very rare rear spoiler , wood sport engine lid and a second...
by mk1 dal
Mon Apr 01, 2013 10:10 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: new projet 2 tone
Replies: 24
Views: 3199

Re: new projet 2 tone

hi Alex, let me know when your next up , im going up to the track with my mate in is 330ci , i am painting it next weekend in pea green and welding the diffs up . the last time this car was up there his brother slammed it in to the concrete wall opps :lol:
by mk1 dal
Mon Apr 01, 2013 9:55 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Little Update
Replies: 23
Views: 2182

Re: Little Update

hi mate , don't worry about it ,it now takes the pressure off me getting the new car ready for tatton show . good luck with the build .

gary :thumleft:
by mk1 dal
Sat Mar 09, 2013 8:13 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: new projet 2 tone
Replies: 24
Views: 3199

Re: new projet 2 tone

Lauren wrote:It looks good enough from a distance, the pics are very low res.

What's it like?


its very good body wise with very very little corrosion and runs a treat but the paint looks tried with slight peel on the bonnet . it did machine polish up but it still needs a fresh paint job to be right .
by mk1 dal
Sun Mar 03, 2013 11:49 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: new projet 2 tone
Replies: 24
Views: 3199

Re: new projet 2 tone

is it just me, or does the drivers side headlight need realigned a little to close up the gap between the lid and the bumper? (still loving the paint scheme) well spotted mate ,its the cover on the p1$$ and it needs resetting . got some new pics i took today . http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss2...
by mk1 dal
Wed Feb 20, 2013 3:42 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Replacing Sills
Replies: 8
Views: 1014

Re: Replacing Sills

hi , no its 2 door mk3 escort .
by mk1 dal
Wed Feb 20, 2013 5:33 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Rust repair - advice needed.....
Replies: 2
Views: 488

Re: Rust repair - advice needed.....

hi , the lower corner is an easy repair and little birds panels fit very good after a bit of manipulation but by no means are they a straight weld in part . its your lucky day on the rad cross bar , i have a mint one but it still needs removing from the car . the n/s sill is easy to do and the panel...
by mk1 dal
Tue Feb 19, 2013 6:25 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Replacing Sills
Replies: 8
Views: 1014

Re: Replacing Sills

hi peter , this is one of my cars i did about 4 years ago using Mr woods mod and it worked a treat but you will have to put another 10 degree bend in a long the full length to get it to fit right . http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss20/mk1dal/Picture230.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss20/...
by mk1 dal
Thu Feb 14, 2013 6:33 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Best rear arch repair approach?
Replies: 22
Views: 2115

Re: Best rear arch repair approach?

The only way to stop the rear arch from rusting is cut the whole arch lip off and fully remove the foam seal in between the inner and outer arch ,as to the lower sill returns i would change them if there is any signs of corrosion inside ( a small video camera should be used to inspect ) . little bir...
by mk1 dal
Tue Jan 29, 2013 5:26 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Headlights don´t close anymore ?
Replies: 3
Views: 357

Re: Headlights don´t close anymore ?

hi , look in the fuse box in the frunk and look for the fuse for the lights retract it should be a 7.5 amp fuse i think and see if it has blown .
by mk1 dal
Sat Jan 12, 2013 1:07 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Lauren's 4AGE build by Tom (Icunonsove)
Replies: 112
Views: 20798

Re: Lauren's 4AGE build by Tom (Icunonsove)

excellent write up and loving the detail , makes an interesting read on these cold winter nights .
by mk1 dal
Sat Jan 05, 2013 9:31 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: How to remove headlight unit?
Replies: 9
Views: 421

Re: How to remove headlight unit?

perfect mate :clap: . i have high lighted the problem bolt , you will need a 10 mm socket to remove or snap the sod . there is 4 off 10 mm nuts to undo in the frunk and the one high lighted . pull up on the light unit ( give it some ) and it will come out . http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss20/mk...
by mk1 dal
Sat Jan 05, 2013 8:47 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: How to remove headlight unit?
Replies: 9
Views: 421

Re: How to remove headlight unit?

Should just be a case of unbolting everything then manipulating it out. The big bolt at the bottom by the chassis leg has always given me bother when I've tried it though, one time the bolt itself sheared, on another other occasion the headlight assembly in this area has been so badly corroded that...
by mk1 dal
Sat Jan 05, 2013 6:26 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Lauren's 4AGE build by Tom (Icunonsove)
Replies: 112
Views: 20798

Re: Lauren's 4AGE build by Tom (Icunonsove)

second hand there not , around 30 pounds will get a full set . i did find these for a new set http://www.vividracing.co.uk/injector_dynamics_injectors_toyota_corolla_ae86_4age_83_87_1014070743.php . excellent work tom :clap: . i have loads of spare injector you can have for free tom . :thumleft:

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