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by dantheman
Thu May 31, 2012 1:47 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: front end lift....?
Replies: 72
Views: 10739

Re: front end lift....?

haha thanks. yes the undertrays will make a difference, probably not that noticable though. Funnily enough you have come to a similar conclusion to me as to how the aerodynamics on the MR2 should be. But having done most of the stuff you have mentioned let me tell you it is far easier said than done...
by dantheman
Thu May 31, 2012 1:24 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Radiator fans won't turn off
Replies: 13
Views: 655

Re: Radiator fans won't turn off

have you done anything to your air conditioning system? If you have then thats a possible cause. If you havent likely to be the temp switch as said
by dantheman
Sun May 27, 2012 3:21 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Rear Tracking Control Arm Removal
Replies: 1
Views: 297

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Rear Tracking Control Arm Removal

Before you get too drastic, in my experience of removing suspension bolts you can have undone the bolt completely but the threaded part of the bolt seems unable to get through the bush itself. What that feels like is that the bolt turns with the same resistance you expect, possibly getting slightly ...
by dantheman
Sun May 27, 2012 3:12 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: flames
Replies: 23
Views: 2307

Re: flames

ive seen footage of my car shooting flames when i changed gear. Pretty standard stuff really. Slam throttle closed, overfuel briefly, unburnt fuel in exhaust absorbs heat, vapourises, and the hot exhaust ignites it with what oxygen is available. or when it gets to the exhaust tip it hits fresh oxyge...
by dantheman
Sun May 27, 2012 3:06 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rev 3 Turbo overheating
Replies: 17
Views: 1287

Re: Rev 3 Turbo overheating

Ye i think the key is in the sudden threshold. Using higher RPM means you get faster water flow speeds, thicker boundary layers in the radiator and that blocks it up a little. If your radiator is full of crap then that will seriously restrict the water flow, pressurise your system and send it shooti...
by dantheman
Fri May 25, 2012 12:35 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] LINK TO 3S-GTE Engine Manual Here...
Replies: 6
Views: 1380

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] LINK TO 3S-GTE Engine Manual Here...

here it is http://www.lovehorsepower.com/bgb/mecha ... anical.htm

can always be found by googling "1991 bgb mr2"
by dantheman
Fri May 25, 2012 12:34 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: IC fan opperation?
Replies: 9
Views: 541

Re: IC fan opperation?

Dont think the intercooler fan has a warning light. If the light looks like a motor with some blades on its left hand side then thats the cooling fan light. its talking about your radiator fans at the front of the car not working correctly. They can be quite complicated to diagnose. First check the ...
by dantheman
Thu May 24, 2012 12:18 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Ford Water Cooled Exhaust Manifold
Replies: 10
Views: 799

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Ford Water Cooled Exhaust Manifold

Its exhaust manifold is cast integrally with the cylinder head and is liquid cooled. This helps lower exhaust-gas temperatures, allowing an optimized air-fuel ratio to be maintained over the entire rpm range. “The aluminum alloy is on the higher side of cast-aluminum materials quality,” to tolerate...
by dantheman
Mon May 21, 2012 9:59 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Ford Water Cooled Exhaust Manifold
Replies: 10
Views: 799

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Ford Water Cooled Exhaust Manifold

Find me a statement from ford which states that the reason the exhaust manifold is water cooled is to reduce detonation and then i will believe it. Until that point that sounds like b0ll0x to me. Just that evo writer being a numpty. I would suggest the reason they done it is either because the egt i...
by dantheman
Wed May 16, 2012 9:03 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Help with a gauge
Replies: 5
Views: 482

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Help with a gauge

oil pressure is also taken from the stock location, which is on the left front corner of the head, near the dizzy. Check if there is some sort of T piece or extender in that location. as far as i know the sensors are specific to the gauge. btw are you sure the unconnected wires go to the sensor? Cou...
by dantheman
Tue May 15, 2012 8:37 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Speedo and turbo gauge not working?
Replies: 3
Views: 307

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Speedo and turbo gauge not working?

I think the bit with the plug on unbolts so would theoretically be available separately. However you'd be hard pushed to find it and if you did it would cost the earth. Ypu'd probably be better off finding a used one and replacing the whole unit. Before you do that though why not spray some brake cl...
by dantheman
Mon May 14, 2012 9:16 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Uprated CT26 Gasket?
Replies: 11
Views: 496

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Uprated CT26 Gasket?

ye i had an ebay MLS one fitted which i blew a hole in.

Got a stock one from TCB for £20 or something.
by dantheman
Wed May 09, 2012 6:28 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: ......Engine out and Head Gasket replacement........
Replies: 7
Views: 1004

Re: ......Engine out and Head Gasket replacement........

cambelt if its history is unknown or nearing 60k miles.

check the hose from hell aswell. tis a ***** to change in situe.
by dantheman
Wed May 09, 2012 5:02 pm
Forum: Group Buys - MR2 related
Topic: MR2 SW20 RHD Power Steering Quick Steer Pinion.
Replies: 261
Views: 107540

Re: MR2 SW20 RHD Power Steering Quick Steer Pinion.

any news? its been 3 weeks?
by dantheman
Wed May 09, 2012 8:29 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Rear Bumper grille
Replies: 18
Views: 1712

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Rear Bumper grille

I used an angle grinder. probably easier than tin snips.
by dantheman
Tue May 08, 2012 9:30 am
Forum: Past Events
Topic: EAST MIDLAND MEET UP! [Sunday 6th May Lincoln 1PM]...
Replies: 137
Views: 14359

Re: EAST MIDLAND MEET UP! [Sunday 6th May Lincoln 1PM]...

Magic Beans wrote:
dantheman wrote:hmm japshow wont be much fun if i dont have my car with me :(

Might have to give that some thought.


Isn't Santa Pod nearer to your real home?


Yep, but i suspect ill still be at uni on that date. Dont finish exams till the 14th, hence why i was gonna hang around and go to a meet up.
by dantheman
Mon May 07, 2012 10:09 pm
Forum: Past Events
Topic: EAST MIDLAND MEET UP! [Sunday 6th May Lincoln 1PM]...
Replies: 137
Views: 14359

Re: EAST MIDLAND MEET UP! [Sunday 6th May Lincoln 1PM]...

hmm japshow wont be much fun if i dont have my car with me :(

Might have to give that some thought.
by dantheman
Mon May 07, 2012 9:59 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: g tech 0-60 meter
Replies: 12
Views: 577

Re: g tech 0-60 meter

theres a certain irony to racelogic comparing its own and another product to its own product. its not surprising that their own product was more similar to their own product.
by dantheman
Mon May 07, 2012 6:04 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Boost Restrictions on MR2 Rev 1
Replies: 2
Views: 302

Re: Boost Restrictions on MR2 Rev 1

Yes and yes. Search for TVSV or VSV and you will find how to stop it.

Rev1's run 10 PSI.
by dantheman
Mon May 07, 2012 12:48 pm
Forum: Past Events
Topic: EAST MIDLAND MEET UP! [Sunday 6th May Lincoln 1PM]...
Replies: 137
Views: 14359

Re: EAST MIDLAND MEET UP! [Sunday 6th May Lincoln 1PM]...

Sunday 17th of June would be the best for me by far. Infact i think its the only day i can do until the end of september :o.

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