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by 2mad
Sun Oct 09, 2016 6:11 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Whine from engine somewhere?!
Replies: 10
Views: 793

Re: Whine from engine somewhere?!

Martin F wrote:
2mad wrote:wheel bearing is a fantastic shout ... hope you sort it :thumleft:


Wheel bearing noise wouldn't just come on song at a certain rpm and with the touch of the throttle.


True i was just trying to help
by 2mad
Sun Oct 09, 2016 3:40 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Whine from engine somewhere?!
Replies: 10
Views: 793

Re: Whine from engine somewhere?!

wheel bearing is a fantastic shout ... hope you sort it :thumleft:
by 2mad
Sun Oct 09, 2016 11:11 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Whine from engine somewhere?!
Replies: 10
Views: 793

Re: Whine from engine somewhere?!

Could be gearbox. When did it last have an oil change? Could also be the alternator. Can you record it? Could pinpoint it in 2 seconds in real life, so hard over the internet with a vague description. If you are in the south east then I'm happy to listen to it. alternator maybe or clutch thrust bea...
by 2mad
Fri Oct 07, 2016 4:29 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: Nathan's Mk2 Turbo Rev 2 - Hard Top - 1993
Replies: 118
Views: 57592

Re: Nathan's Mk2 Turbo Rev 2 - Hard Top - 1993

Arrrrg that chip sucks ... hope they cough up for the repair .
by 2mad
Mon Oct 03, 2016 4:37 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Barn find
Replies: 62
Views: 7803

Re: Barn find

ooookay.... So it's back running with no fluid leaks. The car is safely supported and I wanted to check that the turbo is doing its thing. 2nd gear about 3000rpm and loaded with the brakes, nothing showing on boost gauge. Would this test work or is there a better way of testing without actually dri...
by 2mad
Sun Oct 02, 2016 5:05 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Barn find
Replies: 62
Views: 7803

Re: Barn find

That does not translate very well in to Australian... :oops: "Gee whizz! I see ya taking a right tankering there bru, I'll get Barney and we'll head out for a fosters, give yer a slap on the old chap, chin up skippy we got your back" You want to slap me on the old chap?? What on earth has...
by 2mad
Sun Oct 02, 2016 4:48 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Turbo Options
Replies: 34
Views: 9630

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Turbo Options

Yeah that's fair enough, mission accomplished though. Doing my exhaust housing at the minute with tungsten carbide cutter, man those small metal fillings are a pita, like little metal splinters Lol funny you say that i had metal splinters in my had that went rusty ... took a month to get rid of the...
by 2mad
Sun Oct 02, 2016 4:45 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Turbo Options
Replies: 34
Views: 9630

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Turbo Options

2mad, I see you ported the compressor outlet as well much noticeable difference? although I guess it was probably hard to judge since you ported it all at once? Anyhow, followup from my earlier post I bought that steel turbine wheel/shaft, billet compressor wheel and rebuild kit. Image Replaced Wit...
by 2mad
Sun Oct 02, 2016 4:41 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Turbo Options
Replies: 34
Views: 9630

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Turbo Options

2mad, I see you ported the compressor outlet as well much noticeable difference? although I guess it was probably hard to judge since you ported it all at once? Anyhow, followup from my earlier post I bought that steel turbine wheel/shaft, billet compressor wheel and rebuild kit. Image Replaced Wit...
by 2mad
Sun Oct 02, 2016 3:27 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Barn find
Replies: 62
Views: 7803

Re: Barn find

Oww mate you really do seem to be up against it ... rooting for you :thumleft: That does not translate very well in to Australian... :oops: "Gee whizz! I see ya taking a right tankering there bru, I'll get Barney and we'll head out for a fosters, give yer a slap on the old chap, chin up skippy...
by 2mad
Sun Oct 02, 2016 2:51 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Barn find
Replies: 62
Views: 7803

Re: Barn find

aussieGT wrote:
2mad wrote:Oww mate you really do seem to be up against it ... rooting for you :thumleft:


That does not translate very well in to Australian... :oops:



Hahaha ... in English it just means im behind you 100% ... you cant read anything into that sentence :whistle: O:)
by 2mad
Sun Oct 02, 2016 1:08 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Barn find
Replies: 62
Views: 7803

Re: Barn find

tottacrolla wrote:
2mad wrote:Oww mate you really do seem to be up against it ... rooting for you :thumleft:


The rooting must have helped !
Used a new clip and it went on first try. Old clip was bending instead of opening.



Yay O:)


:thumleft:
by 2mad
Sat Oct 01, 2016 5:13 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Barn find
Replies: 62
Views: 7803

Re: Barn find

Oww mate you really do seem to be up against it ... rooting for you :thumleft:
by 2mad
Sat Oct 01, 2016 3:20 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Barn find
Replies: 62
Views: 7803

Re: Barn find

Thanks for the encouragement :thumleft: Might need it... New HFH but I discovered this: Image Replaced With URL For Quote http://i.imgur.com/zAfxt9f.jpg Has anyone got one for sale ? Cheers is that the oil out pipe for the turbo :?: ... i have one i bought new only had minimal use :thumleft: if i c...
by 2mad
Fri Sep 30, 2016 7:11 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: JLW's ( REV 3 GT spec Turbo, smg Tbar ) YVS Performance Built
Replies: 439
Views: 124966

Re: JLW's ( REV 3 GT spec Turbo, smg Tbar ) YVS Performance Built

Haha the car looked wicked with the tyre stickers .... nice job bud .
by 2mad
Fri Sep 30, 2016 7:05 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] My rev2 rebuild log.
Replies: 209
Views: 64891

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] My rev2 rebuild log.

Amazing buddy boy .... well chuffed for you :thumleft:



Ps. keep nerding out ... love all the pics :thumleft:
by 2mad
Fri Sep 30, 2016 6:59 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: stock internals boost ability
Replies: 11
Views: 1565

Re: stock internals boost ability

I switched to a CT20b and run ~14PSI. I've been warned many times that on stock Rev 2 fueling / ECU it's not worth going above due to the headgasket and detonation. As I plan on upgrading all of this over the coming years I'll be waiting before turning up the boost. I bought a wideband gauge , fuel...
by 2mad
Fri Sep 30, 2016 2:25 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: stock internals boost ability
Replies: 11
Views: 1565

Re: stock internals boost ability

Have a fund for a mhg ... buy a ct20b and turn it up ... i did this and in 5 years no problems .... but it could blow first outing thats the luck of the draw 8-[


Ps. meant to say spot on mr2magic :thumleft:
by 2mad
Fri Sep 30, 2016 2:11 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: Rev 3 gts project.
Replies: 52
Views: 33564

Re: Rev 3 gts project.

F**k me thats sexy :thumleft:

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