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by Clarky_X
Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:56 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: What's wrong with my steering column?
Replies: 5
Views: 649

What's wrong with my steering column?

I had a problem with my self cancelling not working on my indicators. I couldn't seem to get the studs on the indicator ring aligned with the Momo boss holes. The car went into a garage for some welding and to get my horn working for the MOT and they fitted my replacement indicator stalk. When they ...
by Clarky_X
Sat Jun 05, 2010 8:50 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: MOT advisory - rear ball joints
Replies: 7
Views: 1158

Re: MOT advisory - rear ball joints

I got a two and three leg puller as I thought it would be more versatile for more jobs. I used it to get the track rod end off the steering knuckle but don't remember using it to do the lower ball joint on the front, but I think I was taking the wheel hub off anyway. The puller was tricky on the knu...
by Clarky_X
Fri Jun 04, 2010 8:15 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: seatbelt is stuck!
Replies: 7
Views: 736

Re: seatbelt is stuck!

Mine is not stuck but I wonder if anyone can help with a seatbelt issue. It may also help anyone else coming across this thread in a web search in the future. I had to fold the carpet up behind the seat recently to have the floor welded, so I had to take the seat out and undo the bolts on the bottom...
by Clarky_X
Fri Jun 04, 2010 8:01 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: MOT advisory - rear ball joints
Replies: 7
Views: 1158

Re: MOT advisory - rear ball joints

I got all 4 from TCB parts and did the fronts myself and it was really easy (and I am useless with spanners). I only had the back ones put on by someone else because they were doing a load of welding for the MOT so it was cheap to get them to do a few bits while the car was in.
by Clarky_X
Wed Jun 02, 2010 1:42 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Whiteline Anti Roll Bars
Replies: 32
Views: 6212

Re: Whiteline Anti Roll Bars

With my experience now I would say you are right. Took my car to tyres northampton yesterday and the front links rubber split after only about 8 months. They were only a tenner each. How much did you pay toyota for yours? They quoted me £70 each. I am now considering the twosrus ones at £72.95 the p...
by Clarky_X
Wed Jun 02, 2010 1:28 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: 4 wheel alignment camber and castor in East Northants
Replies: 11
Views: 1129

Re: 4 wheel alignment camber and castor in East Northants

What about the ones from twosrus? £72.95 a pair. Half the price at same or better quality. Any experience? Rather half the price if I know they will last than buy £20 ebay ones again.
by Clarky_X
Wed Jun 02, 2010 11:27 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: 4 wheel alignment camber and castor in East Northants
Replies: 11
Views: 1129

Re: 4 wheel alignment camber and castor in East Northants

Genuine drop links are £70 each. 'Koff you robbing b4stards.
by Clarky_X
Wed Jun 02, 2010 11:18 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: 4 wheel alignment camber and castor in East Northants
Replies: 11
Views: 1129

Re: 4 wheel alignment camber and castor in East Northants

I ordered the bushes from fensport. Poly ones.

I ordered the indicator and cowling from ebay.

I will get genuine toyota drop links and see how they fair witht the stress on them, fensport did them but they seemed a tad expensive but not got toyota price yet.
by Clarky_X
Tue Jun 01, 2010 8:57 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: 4 wheel alignment camber and castor in East Northants
Replies: 11
Views: 1129

Re: 4 wheel alignment camber and castor in East Northants

Have to say I am impressed with Tyres Northampton. Took the 2 there today and they did what they could for £89.99 (seemed to be standard rate). But there were a couple of probs. Only one wheel had the camber bolts in the right way round so they couldn't adjust the camber till I take them out and put...
by Clarky_X
Mon May 31, 2010 9:54 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Dont forget to Check your pads!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 706

Re: Dont forget to Check your pads!!!

My Mintex 1144 have just run out and as the car was in for loads of other work the bloke doing it just chucked some pads in without asking and they were about £20 without knowing what brand they are. I'll stick with them till I do the hoses and fluid, but when I do all that I'm going to try Ferodo D...
by Clarky_X
Wed May 26, 2010 6:43 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Mk1 owners, bit of help/info plz
Replies: 8
Views: 844

Re: Mk1 owners, bit of help/info plz

I bought a cap off ebay from Japan the other week, not fitted yet as I want to flush out my system and fit new rad so that I don't get brown water in my new cap. The new cap says Caution Racing Development TRD some jap stuff and never open when hot on the top of it. The packet says 1.3kg/cm2 on it. ...
by Clarky_X
Wed May 26, 2010 6:35 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Brake caliper refurb
Replies: 7
Views: 1116

Re: Brake caliper refurb

I just replaced both rears from TCB parts at £86.80+ VAT each plus delivery. I had to have both cables replaced as they'd seized and the MOT showed the handbrake was 2% effective (I just put in gear when parked). The reason I replaced the calipers is because one had the bleed nipple broken and it ha...
by Clarky_X
Wed May 26, 2010 6:30 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Auto Up-Down for the Passengers Window
Replies: 18
Views: 1592

Re: Auto Up-Down for the Passengers Window

Applause indeed for Jimi, total kwolity. Love it. I'll put that one in the bank for later. :clap:
by Clarky_X
Wed May 26, 2010 6:25 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: 4 wheel alignment camber and castor in East Northants
Replies: 11
Views: 1129

Re: 4 wheel alignment camber and castor in East Northants

I think Northampton Motorsport would do a spot on job, they have a fair bit of experience setting up and building race cars. They did my rolling road investigations.

So I guess when taking it anywhere, a good dousing in WD would be the order of the day to make sure things come off as easy as.
by Clarky_X
Mon May 24, 2010 1:12 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: 4 wheel alignment camber and castor in East Northants
Replies: 11
Views: 1129

4 wheel alignment camber and castor in East Northants

Hi, i need to get my positive camber addressed and as all 4 link arms have been replaced, need 4 wheel alignment too. My local Orbit Tyres can't do camber and castor. I rang Northampton Motorsport and they said it starts at £85+ and with everything needing doing would probably be nearer £150+ Ouch, ...
by Clarky_X
Mon May 24, 2010 12:59 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Whiteline Anti Roll Bars
Replies: 32
Views: 6212

Re: Whiteline Anti Roll Bars

Just get a set of 4 links off ebay.
by Clarky_X
Sun May 09, 2010 12:20 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: has anybody ever seen a nicer Mk1 than this..?
Replies: 32
Views: 4795

Re: has anybody ever seen a nicer Mk1 than this..?

Paul, love your old 1.5, love the eurosport body kit. The lime green one is de skirted isn't it? That's actually a really good clean look. I'd like to do that to mine but fear for what I would find underneath. Ive seen scary photos of rusty holes when the skirts come off. If it aint broke...
by Clarky_X
Sat May 08, 2010 12:56 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Steeringwheel questions....
Replies: 13
Views: 1691

Re: Steeringwheel questions....

As Paul Woods has now done to good effect it sounds. And not heavy either.
by Clarky_X
Sat May 08, 2010 12:55 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Radiator Mods
Replies: 58
Views: 8059

Re: Radiator Mods

Greg, I hope you didn't think I was criticising you. I know you had your reasons and your driving conditions were completely different to mine which is why I pointed out the difference. I hope this thread is now finished, I think everyone has had their say and overcome their differences. I can't sta...
by Clarky_X
Sat May 08, 2010 12:24 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: AE101 4AGZE sump pan removal
Replies: 3
Views: 678

Re: AE101 4AGZE sump pan removal

Just FYI, if I get those other 2 off, that makes 21 bolts holding on the pan, the manual says 19. So I wasn't sure if those last 2 were actually holding on the pan or not.

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