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by Alex O
Fri Dec 06, 2013 10:46 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Bike Rack for MR2
Replies: 32
Views: 23405

Re: Bike Rack for MR2

Just put it in the car.

I have a large (19") bike and just put it on the passenger seat. Also do the same in my MX5.

No damage to paint or risk to bike.
by Alex O
Tue Dec 03, 2013 2:30 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Brake Caliper Options question
Replies: 9
Views: 959

Re: Brake Caliper Options question

Thanks for the replies. I plan on keeping the car for a while (forever?? - already had it for 10 years!) and given the 2 yr guarantees on reconditioned calipers vs the original Toyota ones lasting 15+ years I have gone for the slightly more expensive Mr T option. I will be left with a seized Caliper...
by Alex O
Mon Dec 02, 2013 5:48 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Brake Caliper Options question
Replies: 9
Views: 959

Re: Brake Caliper Options question

glen n wrote:I bought reconditioned ones on eBay,they were 65 for rears and 55 for fronts I think and 15 for returning your old caliper. I've had no issues with them so far.


How long ago did you buy them and how many miles have you done?
by Alex O
Mon Dec 02, 2013 5:23 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Brake Caliper Options question
Replies: 9
Views: 959

Re: Brake Caliper Options question

Hi Bob, I appreciate the concern, however, surely this is only an issue if the other caliper is not working correctly as it should be. Furthermore, I expect that by the same reason the car should have been pulling right recently given the total seizure of the caliper in question - but it hasn't been...
by Alex O
Mon Dec 02, 2013 11:08 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Brake Caliper Options question
Replies: 9
Views: 959

Brake Caliper Options question

Hi, After refurbing my calipers myself, the rear driver side has a seized piston again (after about 4 yrs I guess). I'm bored with constantly DIYing so going to just get a new Caliper. So, do I buy brand new from Mr T at £165 (a friend works there) OR Do I buy a reconditioned unit from Brakes Intern...
by Alex O
Thu Nov 07, 2013 9:00 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Intercooler
Replies: 110
Views: 5290

Re: Intercooler

Just to give you some confidence, I removed mine intact and therefore had to undo all the bolts etc. was a while back but I seem to remember it took more time to figure out how to wiggle it out than to undo the bolts. Hardest one is at the bottom but all in it still took me under two hours to remove...
by Alex O
Tue Nov 05, 2013 8:54 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: rev3 fitting 180mph clocks and deristricting?
Replies: 20
Views: 6087

Re: rev3 fitting 180mph clocks and deristricting?

I understood the PAS turned off at 80kph. With the chip Davsurfa has, the PAS therefore won't turn off until 80 mph? I have the same chip and whilst you can feel the difference, above 80 mph it's a moot point anyway. I had an indicated 165mph on the autobahn and the car felt fine. It's not like your...
by Alex O
Sun Nov 03, 2013 8:58 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: clicking from rear o/s wheel
Replies: 5
Views: 449

Re: clicking from rear o/s wheel

Could it be brake related? My front o/s went through a clicking phase that went when I changed discs and pads. The rear o/s now does it due to running ebc pads and switching back to carbotech without changing the disc.... Think it'll be slightly uneven wear - not really bothered. It goes when you br...
by Alex O
Sat Oct 26, 2013 10:47 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: north west suspension specialist
Replies: 13
Views: 839

Re: north west suspension specialist

I think 225 on the rear will be fine.

235 prob better.

Having played around with tyre sizes I am going back to 205/45/17 on front and 225/45/17 on rear.

If you're near wearing out the tyres just get the right size all round.
by Alex O
Thu Oct 10, 2013 6:51 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Turbo "flutter" has increased
Replies: 5
Views: 477

Re: Turbo "flutter" has increased

Dump valve adjustable ?!? The flutter can be compressor flutter which is caused by a dump valve closing too early... retaining charge in the pipes... I think my HKS is a version 3 and am pretty sure it can't be adjusted. Been on the car for 4 years or so but things changed when the vac pipe popped ...
by Alex O
Thu Oct 10, 2013 3:05 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Turbo "flutter" has increased
Replies: 5
Views: 477

Turbo "flutter" has increased

I wonder if anyone has an idea about this?: When you stand at the rear of the car there is a black canister, bit like a coke can, that has various vacuum pipes coming out of it. One of these came off under boost a few weeks ago. It's back on with a zip tie added but since then I get much more flutte...
by Alex O
Fri Aug 02, 2013 10:46 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Where is Karl's V6 build thread gone?
Replies: 7
Views: 609

Re: Where is Karl's V6 build thread gone?

Ah, good stuff.

Just need to get your car finished now so we can enjoy the next updates to your thread!!

Good luck
by Alex O
Thu Aug 01, 2013 8:36 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Where is Karl's V6 build thread gone?
Replies: 7
Views: 609

Where is Karl's V6 build thread gone?

As per the title really.

There seems to be no trace and it was so nearly finished!

Anyone any ideas? Karl?
by Alex O
Fri Jul 19, 2013 8:41 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] bolt on hks bov adapter??
Replies: 5
Views: 725

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] bolt on hks bov adapter??

From memory they are just a small bit of metal, bent into a right angle, with 2 holes drilled in it.... One to screw the BOV to the metal, the other to screw to the hot pipe. You could make one for a couple of quid and be done with it. Mine wasn't even "bent" correctly and I had to tweak i...
by Alex O
Mon Jul 01, 2013 8:32 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Tyres not fitting in wheel arches
Replies: 3
Views: 300

Re: Tyres not fitting in wheel arches

I have had this on the front too.

You need either 215/40/17 or 205/45/17
by Alex O
Sat Jun 29, 2013 9:50 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Mk2 feels a bit hairy at speed.....
Replies: 7
Views: 601

Re: Mk2 feels a bit hairy at speed.....

I would be 99% sure it's the tyres. I have put 215s front and rear (incorrectly and intentionally) when I normally run 215 front and 235 rear. The car has gone from super stable and predictable to terrible, wooly and scary at anything above 40 ish. Putting spacers on the rear won't solve the issue, ...
by Alex O
Wed Jun 19, 2013 8:03 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Finally joined the tubby club
Replies: 36
Views: 2012

Re: Finally joined the tubby club

Check the cooling system for air (give it a bleed), but don't worry too much if you still get boiling water noises. It's pretty normal.
by Alex O
Wed Jun 19, 2013 7:48 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Oil leaking out of flexi?
Replies: 8
Views: 493

Re: Oil leaking out of flexi?

Well, a friend of mine had leaky oil seals. The exhaust didn't pump out any smoke while driving but if left on idle for a few mins, smoke would then then start coming out - it would go again when he started driving.

Sorry, don't know how to check for sure or cost to repair
by Alex O
Tue Jun 18, 2013 8:41 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Oil leaking out of flexi?
Replies: 8
Views: 493

Re: Oil leaking out of flexi?

I would imagine the only way oil can get into the exhaust is through the turbo? So...turbo oil seals perhaps?

I'm sure others will confirm or rubbish this shortly!!
by Alex O
Mon Jun 17, 2013 8:59 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] clutch recommendations?
Replies: 4
Views: 407

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] clutch recommendations?

Don't Exeddy make the Toyota ones?

Go direct rather than paying inflated Toyota prices?

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