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by PeterRST
Sat Jun 02, 2012 6:19 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] MR2 With Supra Wheels
Replies: 8
Views: 12377

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] MR2 With Supra Wheels

Here's mine on Mk3 Supra wheels

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by PeterRST
Sat Jun 02, 2012 4:37 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Mk2 NA Steam
Replies: 5
Views: 670

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Mk2 NA Steam

Personally, I'd top up coolant and properly bleed the system first.
by PeterRST
Sat Jun 02, 2012 1:30 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Air conditioner radiator - where from ?
Replies: 14
Views: 1807

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Air conditioner radiator - where from ?

What about a good second hand one?

Lots of MR2s being broken or prepared for motorsport ATM so shouldnt really be a problem to find one, should it?
by PeterRST
Sat Jun 02, 2012 11:04 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Worst thing a garage has done to your car?
Replies: 52
Views: 8759

Re: Worst thing a garage has done to your car?

Bought stuff from Chris twice and both times it was absolutely spot on and cheap aswell. Always two sides to a story and I'd be careful to post up stuff like this on the internet. As a company you're always bound to lose in court as the laws in sales business to customer are quite hilarious.. You ca...
by PeterRST
Mon May 28, 2012 11:27 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Clutch recommendation
Replies: 6
Views: 859

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Clutch recommendation

Yes that worried me a bit, however I'm not sure whether it's just "legal talk" or serious advice. They seem to put that sentence under every clutch that's not standard. Anyways, I just rang camskill and the clutch is not in stock and Exedy doesn't have it either. Peter, what clutch kit wou...
by PeterRST
Sun May 27, 2012 3:35 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Clutch recommendation
Replies: 6
Views: 859

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Clutch recommendation

Particularly interested in this one:

Fast Road Clutch
by PeterRST
Sun May 27, 2012 3:32 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Clutch recommendation
Replies: 6
Views: 859

[Mk2] [Turbo] Clutch recommendation

I'm looking for a replacement clutch kit for my Rev2 Turbo. I always thought the std item was a bit weak, you couldn't really bring the back round by dumping the clutch, etc. Maybe it was only down to wear, though. So I'm not sure if I should go for a new standard or an uprated one. I still want 100...
by PeterRST
Sun May 27, 2012 3:00 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Clutch fork / release bearing broken?
Replies: 4
Views: 487

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Clutch fork / release bearing broken?

Nah, I used a crowbar and also the clutch slave cylinder. With the latter in place, I wasn't able to depress the clutch pedal fully unless I'd have applied stupid force. Battery is charged of course. I looked into the clutch fork hole with an el-cheapo endoscope and I found fresh markings on the ins...
by PeterRST
Sat May 26, 2012 6:56 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Clutch fork / release bearing broken?
Replies: 4
Views: 487

[Mk2] [Turbo] Clutch fork / release bearing broken?

"I think we're in a bit of a Kerfuffle here..." :roll: I refurbished my clutch slave cylinder today. All went really smoothly. Except that now, the clutch fork feels like its blocked. I can only move it about 2 cms and thats it, no "spring" feel or anything. To make matters worse...
by PeterRST
Thu Apr 26, 2012 4:11 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Halfords oil filter part number
Replies: 35
Views: 6892

Re: Halfords oil filter part number

I've got a filter removal tool in my workshop that makes getting them off sooooo easy :thumleft: +1 I've got myself one of these: http://www.ebay.de/itm/Olfilterkappe-65mm-Olfilterschlussel-Daihatsu-Toyota-Nissan-Fiat-/230742077931?pt=Spezielle_Werkzeuge&hash=item35b94cb1eb Don't know if that's...
by PeterRST
Sun Apr 22, 2012 9:40 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Vibrating steering 50 - 70 mph...
Replies: 29
Views: 1933

Re: Vibrating steering 50 - 70 mph...

They look pretty cool & retro Peter. As for the wobble, indeed did anyone say the wheels could be.knackered?... Never liked them on the Supra but they look just so much bigger on the MR2. At 50 pounds for 5 rims I just had to try it. 8) 16 inch and very good offset (37) too. There is also a fiv...
by PeterRST
Sat Apr 21, 2012 8:08 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Just a few questions
Replies: 21
Views: 4044

Re: Just a few questions

Regarding the oil question: The first number is how liquid the oil is at freezing temperatures, the latter number says how liquid it is at 100 degrees celsius. That means, that for cold starting in winter it makes hardly any difference if you use 5W30 or 5W50, because the oils have similar viscosity...
by PeterRST
Sat Apr 21, 2012 4:43 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Vibrating steering 50 - 70 mph...
Replies: 29
Views: 1933

Re: Vibrating steering 50 - 70 mph...

riot68 wrote:Got any pics Peter?...


There you go, mate. Not everybody's cup of tea for sure but they've grown on me... ;)

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by PeterRST
Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:33 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Vibrating steering 50 - 70 mph...
Replies: 29
Views: 1933

Re: Vibrating steering 50 - 70 mph...

I can put some up on the weekend. ;)
by PeterRST
Wed Apr 18, 2012 6:52 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Vibrating steering 50 - 70 mph...
Replies: 29
Views: 1933

Re: Vibrating steering 50 - 70 mph...

My impression is that you simply cannot get the wheels centered on the hub 100.00% accurately with spigot rings, especially if they're plastic ones. But also, it seems like there are hardly any people out there, who know how to balance wheels correctly. I'd strongly recommend to advice your tyre fit...
by PeterRST
Sun Jun 06, 2010 3:07 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: WHY DO WE VALUE OUR CARS SO LITTLE???
Replies: 8
Views: 916

Re: WHY DO WE VALUE OUR CARS SO LITTLE???

Hi, I'm from Germany and I just bought a Rev2 Tubby in the UK for above mentioned reasons. ;) Prices in Germany are higher because the MR2 is generally a much rarer car over here. I remember driving around in my NA Mk2 last summer without ever seeing another one on the road. It's even worse with tub...
by PeterRST
Sun May 16, 2010 11:25 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Very minor steering play and noise (PAS)
Replies: 1
Views: 346

[Mk2] [Generic] Very minor steering play and noise (PAS)

Hi there, today I noticed that theres a tiny amount of play in the steering of my Mk2 that is accompanied by a little "clunking" noise when moving the steering wheel left and right quickly around center with the car stationary. I checked the inner end outer tie rod ends and the coupling in...
by PeterRST
Sun Apr 25, 2010 11:25 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rear wheel bearing UK/Euro spec vs. JDM/Tubby
Replies: 7
Views: 817

Re: Rear wheel bearing UK/Euro spec vs. JDM/Tubby

That somehow sounds like it could indeed be the culprit... #-o

Are the hubs the same on all ABS cars? Or are there differences between Turbo and N/A or between different revisions?
by PeterRST
Sun Apr 25, 2010 1:40 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rear wheel bearing UK/Euro spec vs. JDM/Tubby
Replies: 7
Views: 817

Re: Rear wheel bearing UK/Euro spec vs. JDM/Tubby

Hmm this is weird. I'm not familiar with that process at all so can't really comment. But I guess I'll just have to wait till Monday... :(

BTW: Peter, you probably even know the car. It's a tin-top Rev2 Tubby that used to belong to a chap called Matt from Nottingham. :)
by PeterRST
Sat Apr 24, 2010 7:35 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rear wheel bearing UK/Euro spec vs. JDM/Tubby
Replies: 7
Views: 817

Re: Rear wheel bearing UK/Euro spec vs. JDM/Tubby

same part number for 8912-9908 Bearing (for rear axle shaft LH )SW20 so it's the right part. Guess he should try fitting it again I'm talking about the actual wheel bearing in the hub, not the drive shaft bearing. Still, according to ToyoDIY I've got the correct one. All the dealers like Fensport/C...

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